STATIONERY ISLAND Bullet Dotted Journal A5, Hardcover Dotted Notebook, Thick 120gsm Paper 180 Pages Journal Notebook

If you are looking for an ideal bullet journal, please consider this product!I have previously used the Leuchtturm dot grid journal and whilst they seem to be the "go to" for the majority, I was becoming more and more frustrated with them because of the thin paper and, most importantly, the price.And whilst this notebook lacks the numbered pages and the index pages at the front, I've not found this to be an issue. I like the fact that each page can (and should) be personalised. I've not missed the page numbers at all, preferring to create my own markers for more referenced pages - much easier!The paper is nice and definitely better than the Leuchtturm, it's all down to the thickness, or weight which is 120gsm. Takes my pens very well and, I've yet to try any watercolors on the paper though, but I don't think that that would be too much trouble. The colour is a pleasant off white colour and the dots don't appear to be too dark, so not too obtrusive and prominent either.And the price? Makes you wonder how they could produce a product that is superior in use to anything else on the market at this price point. If I can live without the page numbers and index pages at the front, then I will for this price.The cover is very tactile and sturdy with 2 colour bookmarks of complimentary colours to that of the cover, of which there are many. You're bound to find a colour that suits you and your purpose.Arrived promptly and I could track the progress down to the actual time that it would arrive too.Overall, I'm initially very impressed with this journal and would be considering future purchases from this company.

Great book, love the pen holder and the sturdiness of the book, works well and the paper has a good thickness

I've kept a bullet journal since 2018 in different forms, sometimes going all in with decorating it & getting creative and sometimes focusing on function and utility. I've had two Leuchtturm 1917s, a Rhodia, a moleskine, and an unbranded note book from a pound shop, and after using a magenta Stationary Island notebook for most of 2023, I've just bought two more while they were on sale!I find this notebook has exactly what I need without frills and whistles - a sturdy cover that's lasted the year and still looks great, well-sewn pages that stand up to frequent use (where glued ones often come loose), a 5mm dot grid that makes setting layouts and measuring things out with a ruler really easy, and thick enough pages that the pens I use don't seep through (Micron art markers of various thicknesses, Tombow brush nibs, Staedler triplus, other standard pens), two bookmarks and a back pocket. I love the range of colours they have and I think these are well-designed notebooks.While you can find cheaper A5 dot grid notebooks, I have yet to find one cheaper that can compete with the pricier Leuchtturms and Rhodias as well as this one does. I can't see me ever going back!

Nice notebook, but feels less premium than others I have.

ordered berry before , and it was so good ordered again . Got exactly what I ordered with the pages correct , and it came quickly . Thick pages , smooth pages , nice colour with a good smooth feel , back pocket is quite spacious and there are two bookmarks. spine is sturdy and does not fall apart

I've been using Stationery Island's bujos for a little while now and I definitely will recommend them. Nice and sturdy, strong cover, lovely colours, great binding, with just the perfect GSM and smooth ivory paper. 120GSM can easily take Mildliners, Supertips, most archival ink pens (Copic multiliners, Fudenosuke pens), etc. Just the right weight for dutch doors, too. I would be careful with alcohol markers and paint of any kind though, you probably want 160GSM for that. Only complaints are that the pages aren't numbered (but you can easily solve this yourself) and the grid spacing is a bit of an odd dimension (26 across, 40 down) but you can make it work.

New to bullet journaling this has been great value for money used it for 3 months the paper quality is good there is still bleeding if you uses markers or Sharpies too heavy so advised to test before committing but for day to day use it's great

Started my reading journal with this and so far I'm in love! The perfect size for journalling and the pages / spine feel study and so far nothing has bled through! Definitely would recommend to anyone wanting to journal or to take notes. The cover is also able to hold stickers on the front for me to decorate :)