For a decade or more I used  9X13 lined, hard cover journals. When adding a drawing, I simply drew over the lines. Because we started traveling quite a bit, I looked for a smaller journal that would also accomodate my new hobby of watercolor. I tried a couple others, but this has got to be my favorite. After a short time, I discovered I don't need the lines as much as I thought I did. Plus they are easy to pencil in and erase later if needed.  Finally, this journal won't likely be discontinued by a company that's been in business for so long.