Starting with the Threadbound Notebook, I have to say I’m a bit disappointed. The paper is thinner than expected—while 120gsm would have been better, 160gsm would have been ideal. I admit I neglected to check this before purchasing. Another downside is the cover, which basically forces the notebook into expandable pockets, making the pockets less useful.
The pre-printed pages also aren’t very useful to me. It would have been nicer if they included fewer pre-designed pages or offered a guide for those who want to create those layouts themselves. The dot grid is very pale, too pale even.
On a more positive note, I’m really enjoying the Self-Care Journal and the Life in Progress booklet. They’re well thought-out and practical, giving me what I was looking for in a structured journal.
As for the pens, the quality is decent, but the colour selection leaves something to be desired. Pale pink and blue tones are not aesthetically pleasing, I had hoped they would look better on paper than in the photos, but I would have nicer colours. That said, the pens write smoothly and are of good quality.
I haven’t had the chance to dive into the Introspect Cards yet, but they seem promising and I’m looking forward to exploring them more.
In hindsight, I think it would have been better to simply purchase the Self-Care Journal on its own and find a higher quality notebook and pens with colours more suited to my taste. (Which I’ve since done!)
