This is my second purchase of this color an soft cover with the dots. I really like it, but if you're rough on your books (carry them around in your purse ect) be careful the binding eventually started coming undone. I bought it this second time for my "at home" book that I track a training log in. And got a hard cover for carrying with me for everything else. Also, like everyone else said the paper is thin. Only certain pens will work. I suggest looking up moleskin bullet journal pen reviews.