AmazonBasics Classic Notebook, Squared - (130mm x 210mm) - 240 pages (Black)

Diary Review: A Perfect Blend of Style, Functionality, and Quality If you’re someone who appreciates the art of writing, this diary is a fantastic companion for journaling, note-taking, or planning your day. Designed with thoughtful attention to detail, it offers an experience that combines practicality with aesthetics. Design & Appearance This diary stands out with its sleek, modern design. The cover, made from high-quality faux leather (or a material of choice), offers durability while adding a touch of sophistication. The elegant finish and compact size make it easy to carry, fitting snugly into a bag or backpack without adding bulk. Available in a variety of colors, from classic black and brown to more vibrant hues, the diary appeals to a wide range of tastes. Paper Quality One of the highlights of this diary is the paper quality. The smooth, thick pages provide an excellent surface for writing, whether you use a fountain pen, ballpoint, or pencil. There’s minimal bleed-through, ensuring that both sides of each page are usable. The cream-colored paper is easy on the eyes, making it ideal for long writing sessions. Functionality & Layout Inside, the diary is well-organized, offering features that cater to both personal and professional use. The dated sections allow for easy scheduling, while ample space is provided for daily entries. In addition to the standard pages, it includes useful extras like to-do lists, goal-setting sections, and space for notes. These features make it perfect for those who like to stay organized and keep track of their daily or long-term plans. Durability The diary is built to last. Its sturdy binding ensures that the pages remain intact even with frequent use. Whether you’re carrying it to meetings, using it for daily journaling, or simply keeping it at your bedside, it can withstand regular handling without showing signs of wear and tear. Conclusion This diary is an excellent investment for anyone who values quality, organization, and style. It seamlessly combines form and function, making it suitable for a variety of uses. Whether you're a professional, student, or avid writer, this diary enhances the writing experience, turning daily tasks into a more enjoyable routine.

THINGS TO LIKE: GREAT VALUE You'd do much better letting go of the pricey leatherette-jacketed diaries in lieu of this sober and classy notebook. At INR 400, it looks every bit as classy as the pricier competition. LEATHER-FINISH MINIMALIST COVER The hard cover has a rather premium feel, being layered upon with thin, quality leatherette that's black in colour. What is more, the hard cover is rather thick and firm, making the notebook an ideal travel companion. DECENT PAPER QUALITY and QUANTITY If not outstanding, the paper quality does justice to the price. 250 fairly thick sheets in classic yellow tint are welcome at the price. I'm fond of fountain pens and those, too, with a bold nib. The page thickness does well to only allow a very slight imprint to seep over to the under-surface, making writing and reading legible on the nether page. NICE LITTLE BITS: (a). integrated bookmark & Elastic closure (b). Expandable inner pocket ANY LETDOWNS? Only one, really: packaging related. I'd request Amazon to ship the notebook with an outer boxing. Merely wrapping in transparent cling film has (as would be expected) led to the edges getting slightly squished and marred in transit. Photos and video review for your viewing.

Amazon basics. * Hard cover * Size: 130 mm x 210 mm (smaller) * Sleeve for storing loose papers * No calendar or index * 240 pages (more pages) * INR 299 (discounted price) Kevin Danny * Soft leatherette cover * Size: 145 mm x 210 mm. A5 size (bigger) * No sleeve * Calendar and index included * 200 pages (less pages) * INR 299 (discounted price) I purchased my Amazon basics notebook just yesterday and I like it so far. My Kevin Danny has been with me since 2017 and has been regularly used. I love it. I purchased the Amazon basics one to see I'd like it more than the Kevin Danny one. So far I can't decide which one I like more. Amazon basics one is more compact however I feel it's very closely ruled. Makes my handwriting a little cramped. I guess I'll get used to it. It's very sturdy and machine cut so the edges don't look wonky like they did in my Kevin Danny. Overall I feel it's value for money. The only significant difference is the size. If you have any kind of specifications about size that may help you decide which one you want. Everything else is pretty comparable.

This notebook is better than expected! CONS: - Textured, thin paper not suitable for fountain/rollerball/inky pens and markers. - At 350rs. I find this notebook a little expensive. An appropriate price according to me would be around 300 rs. PROS - The notebook is very portable. Even after having 240 pages, the notebook is thin and light, has an elastic which keeps the book intact while carrying around. - paper is awesome for usual writing, journalling or planning or whatever. If you do not use artistic supplies and just need a jot book, please go for it. - The grid lines are really really nice. I was very skeptical about the grid to be too dark and distracting, but it is false. The grid lines are really nice and light, basically not distracting at all. - Looks! It looks awersome ^_^ Classic black leatheritte cover looks very nice! - Built quality is quite good. Bookmark ribbon, elastic closure, spine binding everything is good quality. It feels sturdy and shouls last you for years and years and years if you take decent care of the notebook.

Hi everyone. I am a regular journal writer and I need a diary with me at all times to keep notes of my ideas and anything I wish to put in to my handwriting. I do not stick to one kind or brand of journal for writing. But in general my requirements from a journal are same. 1. It should have simple pages and hardcover or paperback- anything is fine. 2. Excellent Page quality is a MUST 3. Binding should be perfect - pages shouldn't come, the diary must sustain my rough usage. 4. Most important - Ease of writing while keeping on lap or desk. Now what I mean by this - when penning down my ideas on the diary, my hands shouldn't hurt which happen in case of smaller diaries. Now coming to this particular product. I have given 3 stars, but actually wanted to give 2.5 Firstly. The diary meets all my needs except one. Ease of writing. Somehow I find it uncomfortable to write on it. My hands hurt while writing and this is a big reason why I will not buy this journal again. But apart from this, pages are excellent. The binding is great and black hardcover looks nice as well. Second drawback which I want to mention is that due to hardcover and tight binding, it is difficult to keep the journal open and write in the section close to bound region. This flexibility is usually present in paperback and I would recommend only a paperback journal if you wish to write comfortably with or without a desk. Hope it helps.

Good product for productivity, daily writing

I bought the amazonBasics classic ruled notebooks in 2021 and they were great! Good cover, quality pages, proper stitching and the ruled pages were actually evenly placed. I bought them again recently, in March 2025, and they are the complete opposite. Really bad product. The actual product is not what is shown in the images. I have attached pictures for both. You can tell the quality of the notebook by looking at the lines at the top and bottom. Not parallel to the page. Uneven cut. The binding is a disaster. The images show a matte finish on the cover, which is exactly what it was when I bought it in 2021. See comparison image for reference. Do not buy! You will not be able to return it, which is the worst part. You're essentially being misrepresented by the seller and being sold bad product. Unfortunately, Amazon lent their name to an inferior product and I have to think twice before buying any amazonBasics product. Shame.

Well it is a standard product. Nothing too good or too bad about it to be honest. The pages are good enough, feel is good. I presently use it for Bullet Journalling and it gets the job done. The only concern I have with this is the glue holding the pages might come off sooner than usual upon repetative opening and closing. The glue isn't that good. Other than that it's really nice built wise its strong and durable. No scratches or impressions on the cover no matter what you do. The corners are slightly weaker compared to the edges. It is thick enough and also has a pocket at the end cover. The price is a bit too high. Won't recommend it unless you are getting it under Rs 200 or maybe Rs 250. Paying over Rs 250 for this won't be worth it because to be honest, the production cost is unbelievably low for these. I wish the pages were slightly better, the glue and the ribbons holding it a bit more strong and slightly cheaper.