I am typically a bit dissatisfied with products but NOT this journal. Studio-Oh makes my favorite journals in the world! The coptic binding allows pages to fully open and entire book to lay flat while using and then stay fully closed when not. The pages are just the right amount of smooth to take the ink easily but not irritate my hand when sliding along while writing. The line spacing is just right. The size and thickness is ideal - not too big, not too small. The cover designs are creative and colorful and bring me joy every time I reach for the journal. And the price is totally reasonable. Would give ten star rating if that was an option!