Dingbats* Wildlife Lined Journal Notebook A5 (vegan leather, elastic closure & pocket)
Product description
If you like notebooks that feel put-together rather than flimsy, this Dingbats* Wildlife lined journal is designed to live in your bag and keep your notes tidy. It’s an A5 softcover PU vegan leather notebook with a lay-flat style, lined 100gsm paper and the kind of extras that matter once you start carrying it every day.
The essentials
This is an A5 lined journal notebook built around practical organisation: you get an elastic closure to help keep it shut, an inner pocket for loose bits, a built-in bookmark so you can come back to the right page, and even a pen holder for when you don’t want to hunt for one. The pages are cream-coloured, micro-perforated (so removing pages is possible if you need that), and are described as acid-free and fountain pen-friendly.
On paper, it’s aimed at people who want one notebook that can do more than just “write in it”: work notes, travel journaling, daily planning, and longer-form diary entries all fit the brief. It also leans into a more values-led angle, with vegan certification mentioned in the description and an ongoing donation to WWF-UK (40p per notebook).
What it’s like to use day to day
The laid-out selling point here is comfort and usability. The micro-perforated 100gsm paper is marketed as smooth to write on, and the fountain pen-friendly claim is particularly relevant if you get impatient with paper that feels too grabby or bleeds badly.
A small detail that makes a real difference: the lay-flat design. It’s meant to sit open without you fighting the spine while you’re writing in meetings, at your desk, or on the move. Imagine opening it on a cafe table to jot down travel plans or a quick project summary—no awkward curling, and the elastic closure means you can shove it back into your bag without loose pages sliding around.
Key features
You’re not just buying lined paper. The notebook is built like a “carryable journal”: - Softcover PU vegan leather finish (designed to feel smooth) - Elastic closure to keep everything together - Inner pocket for receipts, small notes or cards - Built-in bookmark for quick returns to your last entry - Pen holder for organised writing
In terms of page count and layout, it’s described as having 112 micro-perforated pages (56 sheets) of 100gsm cream paper. The size is listed as 15.3 x 21.1 cm, which is a common sweet spot for A5 journals—big enough for meaningful notes, but still manageable in a work bag.
Where it shines (and where it might fall short)
Where this notebook makes sense is when you want a tidy writing companion that can handle both structure and flexibility. The lined format is practical for planning and diary-style writing, while the extras (pocket, bookmark, elastic closure, pen holder) help it feel more functional than basic notebooks.
That said, it isn’t perfect for every use case. If you’re very particular about page removal or you hate micro-perforations, it may be worth thinking twice—micro-perforated pages can be a mixed bag depending on your preference. Also, while the description says fountain pen-friendly, it doesn’t spell out ink behaviour beyond that, so if you use a wide range of inks (especially fast-drying or very saturated ones), you may want to treat that claim as “promising”, not guaranteed.
Spec sheet (so you can check it matches your needs)
- Format: A5 lined journal notebook
- Size: 15.3 x 21.1 cm
- Pages: 112 micro-perforated pages (56 sheets)
- Paper: 100gsm cream, acid-free, described as fountain pen-friendly
- Cover: softcover PU vegan leather
- Closure & accessories: elastic closure, inner pocket, built-in bookmark, pen holder
- Page layout: lay-flat design
Care, sourcing and the bigger picture
If sustainability and ethics are part of your buying decision, this one explicitly references vegan certification, recyclable materials and FSC certified paper. It also states that Dingbats* donates 40p per notebook to WWF-UK for wildlife conservation.
It’s a nice “values plus utility” combination. Just keep expectations grounded: charitable contributions are a bonus, but the everyday question still comes down to whether you like the paper feel, the lined layout and the notebook’s size for your typical writing habit.
Is it worth it?
This is a solid pick if you’re after an A5 lined journal you can actually take out and use—work notes, travel writing, and daily planning—with the convenience of an elastic closure, pocket, bookmark and pen holder. It also suits fountain pen users who want smoother-feeling, 100gsm acid-free paper as described.
You may want to skip it if you prefer very minimal notebooks (no pen holder or pocket), dislike micro-perforated pages, or you’re only buying for specific page types and formats that aren’t hinted at in the description.
Mini FAQ
Will the notebook suit fountain pens?
The paper is described as fountain pen-friendly, and it’s 100gsm acid-free with micro-perforations. If you use finicky inks, it’s still wise to consider it as “designed to work well”, not a complete ink-proof guarantee.
Is it good for travel?
Yes, on the practical side it’s designed for that: A5 size, lay-flat opening, elastic closure, and an inner pocket help keep things together when you’re on the move.
Can pages be removed?
Because the pages are micro-perforated, page removal is implied by design. However, the description doesn’t go into how cleanly they come out, so consider whether you’ll actually use that feature before buying.
What’s the page count?
It’s listed as 112 micro-perforated pages (56 sheets).
Metadescription
With Dingbats* Wildlife lined A5 journal, enjoy fountain pen-friendly 100gsm paper plus elastic closure, pocket and bookmark. Check the current price and track changes.