This is a very smart notebook, so much so several of my friend bought one after I did. As a whole it's very high quality, sturdy cover, nice little elastic binding strap and a pocket in the back (I didn't use the pocket much though). One downside is the paper, its not as thick as you might think so some pens may show through the other side, but you do get many leaves in the book. Another is the size, it is very pocket sized and smaller than I anticipated and a little awkward to write in. However if you want a small notebook you won't do any better.