Lined Spiral Journal for Women & Men A5 Hardcover - Dark Green

Our review of the Lined Spiral Journal finds it best suited for anyone who wants a durable, portable notebook that looks refined and stands up to daily use. The biggest reason to buy is the combination of a hard leather cover and thick 100gsm paper, which together deliver a protected, ink-friendly writing experience that works for meeting notes, journaling, or study. In practical terms this is a compact, attractive A5 spiral notebook that balances style with function and keeps pages usable for archival notes.

Key Features

• Hard leather cover: Provides a graceful yet sturdy exterior that resists water and protects your pages on the go.
• 100gsm college ruled paper: Thick, smooth pages reduce ink bleed and smudging for fountain pens and gel inks.
• A5 portable size: At roughly 8.4 in x 6 in overall, it is easy to slip into a bag or carry by hand for quick notes.
• Smart daily logs: Built-in weather and time logs help with simple planning and tracking each day's entries.
• Convenient extras: A metal double coil improves durability, while an inner pocket and pen loop keep small items and a pen handy.
• Neat ruling: 7mm line spacing keeps handwriting tidy for both personal and professional use.

Who It's For

This notebook is ideal for students, professionals, and anyone who values a refined, durable notebook for notes, journaling, or travel logs. The thick 100gsm pages are especially good for writers who use ink-heavy pens and want to avoid bleed-through.

Those who need many pages for long-term projects or bulk note-taking may prefer a larger format or a higher sheet count, but for daily use, meetings, and personal journals this A5 spiral strikes a good balance of portability and quality.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Durable hard leather cover offers water resistance and a premium feel.
• 100gsm college ruled paper provides a smooth, smudge-free writing surface.
• Compact A5 size and built-in pen loop make it easy to carry and use anywhere.
• Inner pocket and sturdy metal double coil add functional convenience.

Cons

• With 65 sheets it is relatively light on page count for heavy note-takers.

Specifications

Brand	SAIL MARKAM
Cover	Hard leather, water resistant
Paper	100gsm, college ruled, 7mm spacing
Sheets	65 sheets
Size (overall)	8.4 in x 6 in x 0.5 in
Page size	8.2 in x 5.6 in
Extras	Metal double coil, inner pocket, pen loop

Our Verdict

The Lined Spiral Journal in dark green is a smart, well-made A5 notebook for anyone wanting a portable, attractive journal with superior paper quality. It is good value for people who write with ink-heavy pens or need a dependable everyday notebook, though heavy users may want more pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the paper suitable for fountain pens?
The 100gsm paper is thick and designed to minimize bleed and show-through, making it suitable for most fountain pens.

Does it include a pen holder and pocket?
Yes, the notebook includes a pen loop and an inner pocket for small items like receipts or cards.

What are the notebook dimensions?
The overall size is about 8.4 in x 6 in and the page size is about 8.2 in x 5.6 in.