I had been really heasitant to purchase a Moleskine because of the price I normally saw in-stores. However, I bit the bullet and bought this one for myself, and I absolutely love it. Its very simple and looks quite nice, not cheap or poorly put together at all. The pages have a nice ruled size, perfect for thoughts, lists, etc. The hardcover binding just ties it all together. I will definitely be repurchasing these for all my future journal needs.