Okay, so I’ve been seeing these “expensive notebooks” all over my usual online haunts, and I finally caved. I mean, they look so pretty, right? But are they actually worth the hype (and the cash)? I decided to find out.
The Experiment Begins
First, I scoured the internet for options. There are a TON out there. I narrowed it down based on a few things: size (I wanted something I could easily carry around), paper quality (because, duh), and, of course, aesthetics. I finally settled on one that had a nice, simple design and promised “buttery smooth” paper.
The Unboxing
When it arrived, I was like a kid on Christmas morning. Seriously, I was way too excited about a notebook. The packaging was pretty minimal, which I appreciated. No unnecessary waste. And the notebook itself? Gorgeous. It felt substantial, the cover was this nice, textured material, and the pages were thick. I immediately grabbed my favorite pen (a basic gel pen, nothing fancy) and started writing.
Putting Pen to Paper
Okay, this is where things got interesting. The paper was smooth. Like, ridiculously smooth. My pen just glided across the page. It felt… luxurious? Is that weird to say about a notebook? But it’s true! I filled a few pages with just random thoughts, doodles, to-do lists – you name it. I even tried a few different pens to see how they performed. Everything looked and felt great.
- Gel pens: No bleeding, no feathering. Perfect.
- Fountain pens: A little bit of show-through, but nothing major. Still very usable.
- Highlighters: Zero issues. No bleed-through whatsoever.
The Verdict (So Far)
Honestly? I’m kind of obsessed. It’s just a notebook, I know. But there’s something about the experience of writing in it that’s just… nicer. It makes me want to write more, to be more organized, to jot down all my random ideas. I organized all the daily tasks with this notebook.
Is it worth the extra money? I’m still not 100% sure. It definitely feels like a treat, a little indulgence. I’ll have to see how it holds up over time, but for now, I’m a convert. It’s made me excited about writing again, and that’s worth something, right?