I purchased this journal due to the description and reviews that stated the ghosting wasn't bad. I should have gone with my gut and reordered my Tekukor. I have used a bullet journal for several years now and ghosting is very important to the majority of us. This journal most certainly doesn't fit that requirement. I didn't even finish my first page before turning to check the ghosting. Wow! Is it bad - so bad it even got onto the next page as well. I use Stabilo Point 88's for my everyday pen and have never had a problem with the Tekukor (I'll post some comparison photos - oh wait - I just realized I can't post photos). To say the least if I could return this I would!
I had a previous notebook that was lined. The dots are better I have no trouble keeping my notes straight while diagrams are much more legible without lines running through them. The cover has a very nice feel. Slightly flexible but still substantial.