Customer reviews from Staples
TRU RED - Medium Flexible Cover Ruled Journal - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(209 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 209 reviews
5 Stars
165
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
2
1 Star
5
100%of customers recommend this product.
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4 out of
4)
Customer Reviews for TRU RED - Medium Flexible Cover Ruled Journal - Black
Customer Rating
4
Leather Notebook
on October 11, 2019
Posted by: S.C.
from Smyrna
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Whether I was carrying my backpack or a purse the Tru Red Notebook is the perfect size. It doesn`t take up too much space and the elastic band kept it closed so the pages wouldn`t get crinkled which is very important since my backpack is typically full. There are two bookmarks which is something that I didn`t think I needed but I could see the value in having two. The notebook is very sturdy and the ruled pages are of really good quality - not flimsy. It`s a little plain but it looks sleek and professional. You can feel comfortable using it in a business meeting class or as a journal. There`s a tiny pocket in the front that I guess is to hold a business card. I didn`t see the purpose of that at all. Other than the tiny pocket there`s nowhere to hold other pieces of paper. It would also be helpful if there was an ink pen holder. The notebook would make a really good gift especially if you`re looking for gifts for coworkers.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Nearly perfect grid journal
on October 11, 2019
Posted by: S.N.
from Los Angeles
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a beautiful classically styled journal with quality features that make it easy for an EDC (every day carry). This journal features a sturdy yet flexible cover (front and back). I use a similar journal but the front and back are hard which I frankly prefer however mine is slightly heavier as a result of the hardcover. You can easily fold this cover back onto it`s self which I can also do with my hardcover version so I think it`s a personal choice. The quality of the interior paper pages feel substantial and the grid is easy to see even in low-light conditions but is not so defined as to be distracting. There are two different colored ribbon bookmarks attached at the top which I find very useful. I can use one to mark a page that I need to return to for some reason (finish a drawing or an unfinished thought) and use the other ribbon to mark the next clean page so when I open the journal I can get right to it. I really like they are different colors so you can identify a specific function for each color (e.g. gray ribbon is pending/unfinished pages and black ribbon is new page). What is missing for me -- and in my opinion keeps it from a perfect rating is a pen or pencil loop. My current journal has this loop and I am forever saved by knowing I don`t have to dig around to find a pen/pencil before using the journal. Often I need to use the journal to jot something down immediately. I know when I need to use it quickly and pull it out of my bag I am ready to go. This Flexi PU journal does not have a pen loop which may also be a personal choice as it adds another 1/2-3/4 inch to the overall width of the journal depending on diameter of your writing instrument.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Posted by: ERICA W.
Verified Purchase:Yes
Staples has good prices on a nice variety of journals.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great Notebook
on October 10, 2019
Posted by: M.S.
from Philadelphia
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It`s a great notebook. Sturdy flexible the elastic strap is great when you keep loose papers or receipts with it for safe keeping. Nice if it had a pocket on the inside cover.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Nice Journal!
on October 9, 2019
Posted by: C.H.
from Jersey City
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am very new to bullet journaling and this is my first bullet journal and I love it! It`s very sleek and looks like it`s very high quality.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great quality notebook
on October 9, 2019
Posted by: Y.W.
from Fairfax
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use notebooks all the time whether it`s to journal or jot down to-do lists for my day job so I test out a ton of notebooks monthly since I frequently run out of them. Well I like everything about this notebook. The size is just right- it fits in your car`s glove compartment or book bag. The quality is excellent- the leather cover and elastic band makes it seem like you should be paying quite a bit for this luxury item. It`s super useful- the ruled lines are just the right size and it`s very durable. Hands down my go to notebook now!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Journal review
on October 9, 2019
Posted by: B.N.
from Overland Park
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I thought this was a great journal for my everyday use. It was a nice size and I could keep it in my desk or in my bag to take with me to work.the cover and binding are strong and the strap is strong to which keeps it shut. I like the graphing paper inside especially for sketching however I think it would be useful to maybe have one side of the paper just be lying for note taking and the other side be graphed.Overall a nice little journal and I would purchase it again.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
well made
on October 9, 2019
Posted by: J.H.
from Glencoe
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] well made professional journal. Very happy with the purchase and will pick up another when I finish with this one!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples