Bullet Dotted Journal B5 Daily Notebook for Women - 160gsm Thick Paper

Our review of the Bullet Dotted Journal B5 Daily Notebook for Women finds it best for planners and creatives who want a durable, ready-to-use journal with heavy paper that handles pens and markers. The single biggest reason to buy is the ultra-thick 160gsm paper in the Pro Version, which largely eliminates bleed-through and ghosting so users can work with wetter pens, markers, and light watercolor without ruining the next page.

Key Features

• Ultra-thick paper: The 160gsm pages give near-zero bleed-through and minimal ghosting, letting users work confidently with markers and paint.
• 5mm dot grid: A crisp 5mm dot grid provides structure for bullet journaling, drawing, and neat handwriting while staying unobtrusive on layouts.
• Pre-designed planning elements: Includes a pre-printed key, three index pages, two pen-test spreads and numbered pages so you can start organizing immediately.
• Durable build: Rugged vegan leather hard cover, elastic band closure, rounded edges and a back cover pocket keep the notebook protected and travel-ready.
• Lay-flat binding: True lay-flat binding and two colored bookmarks make daily writing and multi-page spreads easier to manage.
• Pen-friendly features: A flexible pen loop and STM centre and edge guides speed up setup and hold a preferred pen at hand.

Who It's For

This B5 dotted journal is ideal for women and anyone who prefers a slightly larger than A5 page for daily planning, bullet journaling, habit tracking, or mixed-media spreads. Creatives who use markers and light washes will appreciate the 160gsm paper, and people who dislike setting up grids manually will benefit from the pre-printed index, key and guides.

Those who mainly use ultra-heavy or permanent markers like some Sharpie inks should be aware that very heavy markers can still smear if not fully dry; fountain pen users and those using gel pens will find the 160gsm or accompanying 120gsm paper versions perform very well.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Excellent paper thickness that prevents bleed-through for most markers and paint.
• Pre-printed index, key and pen-test spreads save setup time and help keep the journal organized.
• Sturdy, travel-ready build with elastic closure, pen loop, back pocket and two bookmarks.

Cons

• Some very heavy permanent markers may still smear if not given enough dry time.
• B5 size is larger than pocket notebooks and may be bulky for small bags.

Specifications

Our Verdict

This B5 daily bullet dotted journal is a strong choice for anyone who values heavy, bleed-resistant paper and ready-made planning aids. The durable vegan leather cover and lay-flat binding make it a useful everyday notebook, and the pre-printed pages save time for planners and creative users. It represents good value for those who need reliable paper for mixed-media journaling and organized planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the paper bleed with markers?
Most pens and markers do not bleed through the 160gsm pages, though very heavy permanent markers can smear if not fully dry.

Is the notebook easy to write across the spine?
Yes, the true lay-flat binding allows comfortable writing and drawing across the center of the spread.

Does it include any setup pages?
Yes, it comes with a pre-printed key, three index pages, two pen-test spreads and numbered pages to jump straight into planning.