The thing that I like about Moleskines, this one included, is that they're nice enough to be pleasure to work with, but they aren't so fancy that you're afraid to use them. This one in particular is particularly nice on account of its sturdy hardcover. The paper is the standard Moleskine onion paper and it certainly gets the job done without bleeding through even with most fountain pens. Despite the stitched-backing this Moleskine lies relatively flat when in use. Lastly, make sure to check the dimensions before buying because the large Moleskine is actually comparable to a small notebook.