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I have had this notebook for 1 whole week. Within that time, I have gotten some good use out of it. I open it up several times a day to the same page without noticing the pages popping out or tearing. I have ripped out pages. Rather than tearing out the two pieces that are connected together, I take some craft tape/washi tape and put a long strip down the middle of those two pages along the rib. It works, and it adds some character and flare. PAPER QUALITY: I don't have too many issues with pens and markers bleeding. BUT, I try not to pass over the same area with my pen too many times. Don't get me wrong, there is bleeding but it's not bad enough to where it bothers me. Overall I like the paper. When writing the ink of my pens do not bleed outwards like more fibrous paper can do. I have not had any smudging issues either. NOTEBOOK QUALITY: It is sturdy. Over the week I have been throwing it around a lot, literally throwing it in the air onto the bed or carpeted floor. I have packed it in my backpack and purse. So far no dents or rips to the exterior. When opening the notebook up to different sections, I like how you can almost completely flatten out the notebook without having a huge mountain or valley (I hope you get what I mean). I would recommend this notebook to anyone that is starting out journalling, or just wants a nice sturdy notebook for random notes, sketches, etc... After reading reviews of this notebook and the more expensive counter part, the concerns, likes and dislikes were all the same. That tells me that this is the same if not better quality at a better price. I will continue to use this brand notebook until it gets too expensive (it has already rose $2 in price since I purchased it a week ago). The photos I have attached are the front and backs of some of my pages, so you can see the quality of the paper. The types of pens I use are listed as well. I haven't listed them all, but those so far are my favorites. Especially the ones with the hearts by them. Other than those listed I have also used the Pilot G5 and V5 in both black and blue.