Customer reviews from Staples
TRU RED - Large Starter Journal - Red
Average customer rating
4.8
(29 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 29 reviews
5 Stars
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Customer Reviews for TRU RED - Large Starter Journal - Red
Customer Rating
4
Good Concept could be even better.
on October 6, 2020
Posted by: H.S.
from San Francisco
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Things I like about this journal:1)The size is great. Enough space to put everything on the page but not too big to carry around2) The thoughtful placing of pickets and straps. There are spots for a pen and business cards and loose papers and even a sturdy non-bulky strap that flips to hold it closed.3) Some basic note-taking tips at the front to make your notes more helpful. 4) Lined pages that are the right spacing and color to help with note-taking but not impede if you want to go outside the lines. 5) pages for sketching and tear-outs for daily to-do lists.6) a dedicated place for a date at the top of each page. What could be better:1) Needs more daily to-do tear-outs. There is only one tear-out every 6 or so pages. Would prefer to see it every other page or every 3 pages. I can see myself using them all up much more quickly than I would take notes to get to the same point in the journal. 2) same with sketch pages. Would like to see a few more of those because they can just double as a note-taking page if you don`t want to sketch. ___Overall: good notebook/journal. Better than most available out there and their nice features made me want to see more of those features.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great Journal to Track Growth of my Daughter
on October 6, 2020
Posted by: L.L.
from LONG ISLAND CITY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This journal book is great to write down the tales of my growing 2-year-old daughter. The pages are lined and have some blank pages where I can sketch funny stick-man pictures. I plan to use this book to track my daughter`s funny tales. The book has inside folder to hold pictures and has ability to place dates and reminders. It has a durable cover so I won`t have to worry about `baby` ripping the cover off as she did with soft-cover children books. If I do it right I can build a nice collection of `baby` tales where I can read them back to her when she`s older.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
The Cadillac of journals
on October 1, 2020
Posted by: B.O.
from St. Louis park
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I first received this red journal in the mail I was a little off put by the color as it was very bold but it quickly grew on me. After using it for a couple of weeks I realized the Cir makes it really easy to spot around my house. Next I noticed the texture and the straps. The journal is like a soft faux leather and the straps are perfectly placed. One strap you can put your hand under to balance the journal on your hand (genius) and the other strap easily folds over to keep the journal closed. There is also a strap for a pen on the binder which is handy. There is white diangle stripe design which for days I thought was a slot where something goes into it but upon further inspection I realized it`s just a grey design stripe (or at least I assume). I thought it was really cool oj the back inside cover they included a long sticker to label and use for the spine. The verbiage by its is super cute and modern too. The inside front cover has a pocket good for loose notes or pages. The pages include a couple pages of lines then a page with a perforated edge with a bullet list which is a cool touch. The numbers 9-12-5 appear largely on it which probably represents something super obvious but I`m not understanding why they are there. A couple pages later have an empty page for sketches. It goes on like this throughout the entire journal. I had to rip a page out and it came out pretty easily. The journal ends with a reflection page which is a nice touch. Also there are cute little tips for `better note taking` and one includes using a star which I love! The pages are numbered. I should probably disclose that this is my first ever `official` journal. I`ve only ever used notebooks as I am more of a scattered jotter than an organized writer and and prefer to fold it back so it`s one page instead of open like a book. With that being said I`d probably stick with notebooks but if I was more serious about writing then this would be a great tool for me. Many small details make this journal seems like something expensive and luxurious.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Super Solid Note Taking Book
on October 1, 2020
Posted by: K.K.
from St. Louis
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this product as a notebook for keeping track of my daily tasks at work. It is very high quality with a sturdy back and cover and thick pages that don`t bleed (I even used a highlighter which was not visible on the opposite side of the page and a permanent market which was just slightly visible on the opposite side). I didn`t use the slot on the front but I think it would be good for a couple of business cards a small note or even cash or credit card. The elastic strap across the front could come in handy even keeping my phone somewhat secure (could be useful when walking to meetings for instance). The elastic strap on the back is a great idea for if you were standing and needed to take notes this would keep the book securely on your nondominant hand while allowing you to write steadily. It`s a slightly awkward angle but I understand they didn`t angle the strap one way or another so it would work for left and right-handed folks. I really like the pocket on the inside front cover for stashing notes. My only real criticism is I`m not sure whether this is meant to be a journal/diary or a notebook (geared towards notes for work or school). Every about 6th page has a checklist (boxes) with the hours 9 12 and 5 outlined - since I used this for work I would have loved having this on every single page (which is why I gave 4 instead of 5 stars). However if it`s supposed to be a journal I`m not sure why or if you would want that part at all. Overall I would definitely recommend this notebook. It is made with high quality material and has lots of great convenient features to keep you organized whether journaling or taking notes!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Sturdy Journal
on September 30, 2020
Posted by: N.R.
from Brooklyn
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love back handle to hold the journal its very sturdy easy to hold and well put tougher
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
The most features I`ve ever seen on a Journal!
on September 28, 2020
Posted by: T.P.
from Jamaica
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This journal is not an ordinary journal it is full of features that make it a great buy! A pen loop on the spine to hold your pens a strap on the front over to hold things a slit on the outer front cover to tuck quick notes or paper in a strap on the back so you can easily hold it in one hand to write it even has a durable accordion style folder in the front cover. Not to mention the nice tips printed inside to help you with distinguishing things you write in it. It`s also very lightweight so you can carry it around all day.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
INTRO Journal
on September 27, 2020
Posted by: K.L.
from Peachtree City
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This hard cover journal is well made and has a handy pen holder and a nice pocket inside. I liked the lined pages and the few pages you could sketch. I would recommend!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great new handy journal
on September 27, 2020
Posted by: T.N.
from Mashpee
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I`m loving using my new TruRed `Expert Guidance` journal. It is both well made & creatively designed. I like the little extras that make it easy to keep using on a daily basis. There`s a spot to hold my pen a folder to tuck in any documents & a cool band on the cover that I can tuck my phone or keys in while I`m writing sketching or taking notes in a meeting. Great product & I highly recommend it.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples