I wanted a notebook to take into work with me for note-taking (for training, phone call scribbles, notes to self, etc.). This journal is not only durable and incredibly well-made, but it has thick pages that do not show bleed-through from pens and artist-style markers. I love that! This is a nice and simple notebook with lined paper, and an elastic band that helps to protect the pages. I highly recommend this to professionals, artists, writers, and so forth.