I've chosen Staples Better Binders as my favorite binder for a couple years now. I would've given these a 5 star rating except they've added the large closable pocket inside the front cover. Some people will love this. I do not. When I lay my papers over to the left and need to write ... the surface is no longer the cover but the silly pocket that is bulky and not smooth. I wish they'd change it back. There is no good way to remove it. Oh well ... the binder is still really good ... colorful sturdy mechanically superb! K