I searched for a long time for unlined notebooks that were not also sketchbooks. I considered purchasing Moleskinne's more expensive variants, but settled on these purely from a price standpoint. The quality difference is noticeable, but it really doesn't matter to me. The more expensive have a nice cover with a band that keeps the notebook shut. They also have more pages and just "feel" nicer. These notebooks, the cahier, sport a flimsier sleeve and lack the band. They also have fewer pages. The quality is without a doubt a cut below, and if that bothers you, you may want to go for the nicer model they offer. I really like the notebooks, though, and will buy more when I need them. If you want some decent unlined notebooks, you'll find them here, at a fairly reasonable price as well.