LEAGIM A5 Blank Journal Notebook, 192 Pages, 100 GSM Paper, Purple

Choosing a notebook for structured notes is different from choosing one for sketches, freeform writing, or mixed use. This LEAGIM journal has unlined A5 pages, so you can set up each spread your own way. Its compact format and built-in storage details also make it suited to carrying between home, work, or travel.

Tech summary

• Name: LEAGIM blank journal notebook
• Format: A5, 5.8 x 8.5 inches
• Pages: 192 unlined pages (96 sheets)
• Paper: 100 GSM, acid-free
• Cover: Purple faux leather (PU)
• Features: 180° lay-flat design, elastic closure, two ribbon bookmarks, pen holder, and inner pocket

The main distinction is the plain paper: unlike a ruled notebook, it leaves room for diagrams, sketches, lists, and writing on the same page without printed lines guiding the layout. The 100 GSM paper is described as thicker and intended for pens, pencils, and markers. However, buyer feedback on bleed-through is mixed, so the paper should not be treated as a guarantee against ink showing through. If you plan to use a particular marker or ink, testing it on an unobtrusive page is a sensible first step.

Tips for day-to-day use

The A5 size gives you a portable format for work notes, journaling, travel writing, or drawing on the go, while the 180° lay-flat design lets the pages open across a spread. That can be useful when a sketch, list, or set of notes needs to continue from one page to the next. The two ribbon bookmarks provide separate places to mark pages, and the elastic closure helps keep the book shut when carried. A pen holder and inner pocket offer places for a writing tool and loose paper, without needing a separate pouch for those small items.

Buyers describe the pages as smooth and praise the notebook for note-taking and sketching. Some report that ink does not bleed through, while others say it can show through a bit, experiences are not uniform. Feedback also appreciates the soft cover and the journal’s size. Those impressions may help set expectations, but they do not establish how every pen or marker will behave on the paper.

Usage tips

Use the blank pages when you want flexibility—for example, a work meeting page that combines written notes with a quick diagram, or a travel journal with sketches alongside entries. The elastic pen holder can keep a frequently used pen with the book, while the inner pocket is handy for loose notes. Since there are no printed lines, this format gives you more control over page layout but less built-in guidance than a lined notebook. It’s a great fit if you want one journal for writing and drawing in a portable A5 size. It’s not for you if you specifically need ruled pages to keep handwriting aligned.

Buying verdict

This is a straightforward choice for someone who values a blank layout and practical carry features more than a preformatted page. Its 192 pages, two bookmarks, closure band, pen holder, and pocket make it usable for several kinds of everyday notes without adding a separate organizational system. The key buying decision is whether unlined paper suits your habits, if your work depends on consistently neat, line-guided writing, a ruled notebook is the more direct match. For mixed journaling, sketching, and note-taking, the LEAGIM’s format offers room to switch between those tasks, with the caveat that ink performance can vary by writing tool.