LEUCHTTURM1917 The Official Bullet Journal Edition 2 - Notebook Built for BuJo, Medium A5 204 Pages of 120gsm Paper, with Bujo Pocket Guide (Black)

I had been working with other miscellaneous "dot" journals to start my Bullet Journaling.And they worked, but they didn't work like this journal, custom-made for all your Bullet Journaling needs.First off, the "dot" journal spine broke away from the pages as I reached the end of the book.I haven't gotten that far yet in my new Bullet Journal, but it's very sturdy.The BuJo came with not one, but THREE placemarking ribbons built into it. You'd better believe I'm using every one right now. It makes it so handy.The BuJo pages are pre-numbered, so, yay!The first pages of the BuJo are set up with:-The Key (symbols you will be using)- Intentions (good to start off with, even if they evolve. And if they do, there is a whole page to show it.)-The Index (4 pages, plenty of room to fill it in, as you go.)-The Future Log (4 pages, again.)And then, you get into the pages for your daily journal and collections and whatever else you want to pop into there.And each of these pages has markings, dividing the pages vertically into thirds (three dots at the bottom) and halves (two dots at the bottom).The pages have markings dividing them horizontally into thirds and halves at the margin sides of the pages.This is really handy for making charts or formatting your page otherwise.This journal also comes with a little "Get Started" booklet tucked into a pocket on the inside of the back cover.The page quality is really nice and fairly thick. Great for most pens, with no bleed-through to the other side.It's helped me tidy up my life, since I keep all my notes in it. I used to scribble down my notes on odd pieces of paper and have them stacked on my desk and other random places. Now I've committed to keeping them in my BuJo and it's become my Command Central.

I've been using one of these Bullet Journals for over a year now. I got it after I suspected I had ADHD to help keep my thoughts/to do/work/home life, whatever I wanted in check. I've tried regular planners in the past, however the day I miss one page, I'm over it. I'm a perfectionist, and those empty pages made me feel as if I failed. I also tend to get too complicated when trying to separate my work life from home life (one journal for home, one for work, one for this and one for that). This journal has been a life saver. It's super simple, yet has so much potential. Whatever you want to use it for, this can do it. The indexing system is brilliant, it means no more blank pages for me. And I don't need one for work and one for home. I use one index page for work stuff, and one index page for home stuff, no separation when it comes to pages. One page may be personal stuff, and the next could be work. The index helps keep them sorted. The dots on the pages mean you can use it as a regular journal, draw out a table, use half the page, a section, the whole thing, whatever you can think of. I know some people go crazy with doodling and stickers and mapping it out. I prefer the basic, clean, but structured route. I've used this for everything from to-do lists, project tasks at work, throwing random ideas in my head to paper, as a location to dump my thoughts, meeting notes, and so much more. I've loved it so much, that I've convinced a few coworkers to get one themselves. Working on another one right now :)I did find some additional things that helped me in using this. The first thing I did was get a dedicated "good" pen to go along with the journal. My preference has been the Parker Jotter with medium ballpoint ink (any color). I then got a pen holder that I stuck to the back cover which sticks out the right side of the journal. This way I always had that pen on hand when I needed it, and didn't have to hunt one down. It also helps me keep track of my pen and not leave it behind, which is especially useful since the pen is a bit on the spendier side. I also recently started using cheap 5"x8" Amazon Basics notepads as an in-between location before something gets put into the journal. I found myself sometimes thinking quicker than I could write, so I was having to correct myself after the fact. It was making more of a mess of my pages than I liked. This way I can throw it on the notepad, not worry about errors or writing it all out, and transfer it later. This has helped tremendously when I'm in work meetings. Write down the basics of an idea, just enough to remember the gist of it, and flesh it out later when transposing it into the journal. This way I'm not holding up anyone else, and I can get my mind back to listening and talking rather than worrying about what I'm writing. The final (most recent) thing that I've gotten for this journal is its own case/cover. Being I now had some additional accessories for this journal, I needed something low profile to keep them all in place. This case has a slot to slide the back cover into, so the journal stays in place and doesn't move around. It also has room for the pen and a couple of notepads so they are always with the journal when needed. It zips shut so I don't have to worry about anything falling out. This case did, however, make the pen holder on the back cover obsolete since it was now in a slot. But there are multiple places you can insert the pen within the case. I just leave it alongside the binder of the journal and zip it closed.Well, that's about all I have for now on this. This is by far the longest review I have ever written. It has by far had the most impact on my life out of anything I have purchased in the last few years, so I've a lot to say on it. And learned a lot of tricks along the way. If you made it through the whole thing, you deserve props :)

I recently started using the LEUCHTTURM1917 The Official Bullet Journal Edition 2, and it has been a game-changer for my organization and creativity. The 120gsm paper is thick and smooth, preventing any ink bleed-through, which is perfect for my various pens and markers. The A5 size is just right for portability while providing ample space for my daily entries. The built-in BuJo pocket guide is a fantastic addition, offering helpful tips and inspiration for setting up my journal. The overall build quality is excellent, with a sturdy cover and well-bound pages. I highly recommend this bullet journal to anyone looking to enhance their planning and creative journaling experience.

I must say, it is one of the best bullet journals I have ever used! The design is minimalistic, and the paper quality is outstanding - 160gsm.The journal has a table of contents, numbered pages, and dot grid paper that makes it incredibly easy to create a customized layout that works for my needs. The paper quality is thick and smooth, which makes writing in it a breeze, without any bleeding or ghosting.The added bonus of the official bullet journal guide in the front of the journal is fantastic for beginners, with clear explanations and examples of how to use the bullet journal system effectively. It's also helpful for more experienced users to have a refresher on the system.The size is perfect to take it on the go. Overall, I highly recommend this journal 2 to anyone looking for a quality journal that can be customized to fit their unique needs.