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Today I want to talk to you about Peter Pauper Press Journals!
First of all, the quality of the paper is exceptional, especially when compared to much more expensive journals on the market, allowing you to experiment with fountain pens or heavy ink pens. Second, there are the various styles and collections.
\But Peter Pauper Press doesn’t stop at offering journals (most of which are lined); they also create other fun themed journals like The Camping Logbook, the Hiking Logbook, and many others, which you can find at this link.
Peter Pauper Press’s Bookbound Journals feature covers inspired by the work of history’s master bookbinders.
The journal I’ve chosen to present here is the Obsidian Peter Pauper Press Journal, with a design based on a 17th-century French pattern that blends bold geometric shapes with intricate botanical motifs.
The same considerations about quality and design apply to all the other journals in this series.
Obsidian Peter Pauper Press Journal Dimension:
- 6-1/4” wide x 8-1/4” high (15.88 cm wide by 20.96 cm high.);
- 160 pages.
3 pros:
- Premium 120 gsm ivory paper; The paper is of excellent quality, and if you like the ivory shade, this notebook is a must-have. The paper is durable, allowing you to use pens with heavy ink flow, fountain pens, and markers.
- Delightful design; All of Peter Pauper Press’s designs and styles are charming, and you can tell they’ve made an effort to create journals that give you a bit of a nostalgic feel.
- Excellent value for money; The price of these notebooks is truly competitive, especially when compared to popular ‘bullet journals’ that, despite their higher price, still suffer from ink bleed-through with the simplest of pens.
3 cons:
- Only available in lined format;Unfortunately, Peter Pauper Press journals are mostly lined. This isn’t necessarily a problem, but if you’re a fan of blank or dotted pages, you may need to look elsewhere.
- The cover quality is not particularly impressive; The cover is the weak point. While it’s elaborate and quite lovely, It might lack durability for rough use. Many people also complain that the embossing isn’t very prominent and that it’s just made of thick paper. However, considering the price, this may not be a significant drawback, especially if you don’t plan to frequently carry around your journal.
- Very Simple; It’s a very simple lined notebook with no additional features other than a bookmark, making it a perfect journal for beginners. But if you’re looking for something more elaborate or structured, you might want to explore Peter Pauper Press’s themed notebook series.
If you’d like to check out the Obsidian Peter Pauper Press Journal, click the button below.
Otherwise, feel free to take a look at the rest of the Peter Pauper Press journals.