EMSHOI Graph Paper Notebook – 256 Pages A5 Graph Notebook/Journal, Hard Cover, 120gsm Thick Paper, Smooth PU Leather, Inner Pocket, 5.75” × 8.38”-Black

I took a chance and bought this notebook. First, I have to say, I’m a bit snobbish when it comes to stationeries, so I was a bit more hesitant to get this notebook. I’m extremely picky when it comes to show through, ghosting, and bleedthrough.When I first got this notebook i immediately noticed the weight. It was a dense notebook and I personally like that. The pages were also thick and I know that just because it is thick doesn’t mean that it is safe from bleedthrough and ghosting, so I went to tested out all of the pens I have. I tried to use the darkest colors I have so that I know this is the maximum color intensity that will let me know if I will see ghosting and bleedthrough. I expected fountain pens, markers, and watercolor paint to bleedthrough but to my surprise they were ghosting and not bleed. The watercolor one surprised me the most as I know this is not watercolor paper but it held up pretty well. I’m sure if I made a boarder before I paint, the paper would not warp as much. But I was very satisfied.The pages are smooth but not too smooth that you cannot control your writing. One thing I noted as more of a user error is that I know I’m very heavy handed and do I can see the lines creases that I make on the opposite page. I am the type to prefer writing on only one side of the paper, but I actually did not mind it that much for this notebook. I think it’s because even though I can see and feel it, I have to focus on it to notice.Im using this notebook as a planner, so there are pages that I let blank for cover pages and I do think if my design are more minimalistic then I would double page to prevent 100% showthrough.I have only prep for 2 months, so I don’t know how this notebook will hold it shape over time (I like to make waterfall tabs and Dutch doors). I was pleasantly surprised to see that it has a back pocket, some stencils, and the last 10-20 pages were perforated for easy tearing.Overall, I’m glad I bought this notebook and it met my expectations and to a degree exceeded it, especially for the price that it is.