I love these notebooks. I love to doodle--that's about all I can manage.(I wasn't gifted by being an arstist.) The front cover can be "doodled" on, as well as the inside front and back. The texture of the pages is almost silky--if you can imagine.lol Regular ballpoint pens glide over the page. I purchased them to be my Bible journal. It's the perfect size to fit inside the cover of my bible, or even in the pages. College ruled, which is my favorite. I recommend these to friends. I will purchase again!