The Tropical Design A5 journal is built with a Smyth-sewn binding, a feature that allows the notebook to lay 180 degrees flat without the spine snapping or the pages springing back. This architecture is essential for those who want to use the entire width of the page for drafting or journaling. The cover is made from a laminated paperboard, providing moderate rigidity that is well-suited for daily use in a bag or around the home. The 5mm dot grid is calibrated for high accuracy, ensuring your layouts remain precise.
The 120 to 140 GSM wood-free paper is designed to handle a variety of pens, although it is best integrated with gel pens or graphite. Practical tests show that very wet fountain pen nibs or heavy alcohol markers may result in some bleed-through due to the paper's porosity. The acid-free stock is a helpful feature for long-term records, as it prevents the paper from yellowing or degrading over time. Over many months of use, the elastic closure band may experience some normal loss of tension, but it remains a practical way to keep the journal securely closed.
If you need a notebook with a waterproof plastic cover for use in more rugged environments, the Spiral PP Cover Notebook offers high moisture resistance.
To see more options for your planning and organizing projects, browse the bullet journal dot grid notebooks section.
