These things have luxuriously thick pages to write on, and yet they're pliable and soft.  The color of the paper is slightly off white.  Great analogue feel for those who still love to wield a pen.  I've had the bookmark ribbon break off quickly in the last two I've bought, but the band that holds it closed has never failed me.  Has a pocket in the back for random scraps of paper.  I assume the cover material is pleather, but I like the feel.  A pleasure.