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title: "Leuchtturm 145mm x 210mm A5 Medium Dots Notebook - Black"
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# 145mm x 210mm A5 size 249 numbered pages Elastic band fastener Leuchtturm 145mm x 210mm A5 Medium Dots Notebook - Black

**Brand:** leuchtturm1917
**Price:** HK$542
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🖊️ Elevate your note-taking game — where style meets supreme organization!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Leuchtturm 145mm x 210mm A5 Medium Dots Notebook - Black by leuchtturm1917
- **How much does it cost?** HK$542 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/48196554-leuchtturm-145mm-x-210mm-a5-medium-dots-notebook-black)

## Best For

- leuchtturm1917 enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted leuchtturm1917 brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable & Stylish:** Hardcover with faux leather finish and elastic band ensures your notebook stays pristine on-the-go.
- • **Thoughtful Extras:** Includes page marker, expandable back pocket, and archival stickers to elevate your productivity game.
- • **Bullet Journal Ready:** Medium 5mm dot grid layout offers the ideal balance for creative sketches, precise notes, and professional planning.
- • **Organized & Efficient:** 249 numbered pages plus 3 index pages keep your ideas, notes, and projects effortlessly trackable.
- • **Perfectly Portable A5 Size:** Compact 145mm x 210mm fits your busy lifestyle and pairs seamlessly with your tablet or laptop.

## Overview

The Leuchtturm 145mm x 210mm A5 Medium Dots Notebook in black is a premium, durable notebook featuring 249 numbered pages with a medium dot grid layout. Designed for professionals and creatives alike, it includes a hard faux leather cover, elastic band fastener, page marker, and an expandable back pocket. Ideal for bullet journaling, note-taking, and sketching, it offers superior organization with index pages and archival stickers, making it a top choice for those who value both form and function.

## Description

Practical, organized A5 notebook with hard cover, elastic band, and page marker. Medium dot grid layout for notes, sketches, and more. Suitable for desk or on-the-go.

Review: Better Than Moleskine - For all today’s gadgets, there’s a great deal still to be said for pen and paper. It’s cheap, reliable and you don’t need to worry about the battery life. Setting those practicalities aside, I find great pleasure in a beautiful notebook and a fine fountain pen, though my handwriting still leaves much to be desired. I’m not a alone in this pleasure with a resurgence in paper notebooks and the legendary Moleskine has pushed to the fore. Is it the best? Here we have two lined notebooks, one from Leuchtturm1917 and the other from Moleskine – let’s take a look and find out. Both Moleskine and Leuchtturm draw on their heritage. Moleskine’s dates back into the early 20th Century name-checking Picasso, van Gogh and Hemingway. Although originally French, it died out in the 1980s, only to be resurrected in the late 90s by an Italian publisher. On the other hand, Leuchtturm goes back to 1917 (hence Leuchtturm1917) with roots in Hamburg, Germany and a reputation for stamp collecting albums, which continues today. These stories are laid out by both companies in small cream folded inserts that accompany each book. The message is clear; you aren’t buying only a notebook, you are continuing the traditions of culture, history and travel. Physically both notebooks are very similar but there are subtle and useful differences. I’d call them medium or A5-sized notebooks though strictly the Moleskine isn’t wide enough for A5. Both are 21 cm tall with hardcovers but the Moleskine is only 13 cm compared with the the Leuchtturm‘s 14.5 cm. Each has an elastic enclosure band, page marker and an expandable pocket inside the back cover. They also come in wide range of colours and pair well with 7″ tablets, such as the Nexus 7. Opening the notebooks shows that both have lined pages with the same line spacing, but with the Moleskine, that’s about it. Although both have an Owner page at the front, the Leuchtturm goes further with three Contents pages and each page is numbered for easy reference. In addition, there are eight perforated pages towards the back that can be removed, along with some stickers to assist with archiving once the notebook is full. The Leuchtturm1917 is for those who want to be organised! “Datum / Date” is printed at the top of each page too, which may put people off but suits me fine. Both notebooks have lovely paper which is a joy to write on with pencil and ballpoint. However, the Moleskine has a problem with pen ink bleeding from one side to the other, particularly with black ink, which makes the Leuchtturm a better choice for fountain pen writers. Overall, both the Moleskine and the Leuchtturm are stylish notebooks with a great feel both in the hand and under the pen. For me as a fountain pen owner, the Leuchtterm wins out by default, but the contents pages and page numbering make it my choice for those reasons too. Pencil owners and people looking for something a little neater may prefer the Moleskine. Whichever you choose, you’ll never go back.
Review: Not for those who can't appreciate a wee bit of ghosting! - This is my first Leuchtturm1917 - I got mine in A5 dot-grid (also a first for me) and I have to say I've fallen in love with it. The dot-grid takes a bit of getting used to, so if you've only ever used single ruled or blank paper before, give it a chance before you dismiss it! The paper isn't be-all-and-end-all quality despite many claims; you will absolutely still get ghosting unless you're using pencils or incredibly fine-nibbed pens, but even my XS Faber-Castell PITT artist pen at 0.1mm shows through. That pen is, however, intended to be permanent which could contribute to the ghosting. That being said, I've also used felt tip markers in it (going over some spots three or four times) and I've yet to see bleed-through. If you can live with ghosting, this is a fantastic notebook. There are two ribbon markers, one plain and one bi-coloured. The elastic matches the cover and is springy enough to make sure your Leuchtturm stays closed without threatening to snap at every movement. There is also a pocket on the inside of the back cover, which I am currently keeping the handily supplied Leuchtturm stickers (three square title stickers, two of which are lined and the other of which is blank, and a few spine stickers). The pages are numbered, barring the three index pages and single blank page at the beginning. The dot-grid is 5mm, which I find is pleasantly spaced for my handwriting but also means that I can fit a lot of that handwriting on one page - one of the things I dislike about cheaper ruled notebooks is that it always feels like the ruling is too far apart and I'm wasting space. All in all, if you don't mind ghosting, give this notebook a chance. It's fantastic for bullet journalers with its built-in index and page numbering, or if you're like me and want a notebook to jot down ideas as and when they appear while still being able to easily reference them, this could be worth a shot.

## Features

- MEDIUM (A5) dots black
- 249 numbered pages
- Hard cover
- page marker
- elastic band fastener

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002TSIMW4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,515 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 90 in Diaries (Stationery & Office Supplies) |
| Brand | LEUCHTTURM1917 |
| Colour | Black |
| Cover Material | Faux Leather |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (39,269) |
| Date First Available | 15 Jun. 2011 |
| Item Weight | 410 g |
| Manufacturer | Leuchtturm Albenverlag GmbH & Co. KG |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 329398 |
| Model Number | LBL14 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Paper Finish | Matte |
| Paper Weight | 80 |
| Product Dimensions | 14.61 x 1.7 x 20.96 cm; 410 g |
| Ruling | Dotted |
| Sheet Size | A4 |
| Size | Medium (A5) |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** LEUCHTTURM1917
- **Colour:** Black
- **Cover material:** Faux Leather
- **Pages:** 249
- **Product dimensions:** 21L x 14.6W x 1.7Th centimetres
- **Ruling type:** Dotted
- **Sheet size:** A4
- **Special feature:** Hard Cover
- **Style:** dotted
- **Theme:** Book

## Images

![Leuchtturm 145mm x 210mm A5 Medium Dots Notebook - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517Oz-MQuZL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How many dots per page? one answer said 32 down and another was 39.  Neither addressed how many columns of dots.  Really hoping for 35+ x 25+.**
A: I bought an olive colored one two years ago and it had 38 dots from top to bottom on the page (making 37 rows). I bought a red one last year and it had 39 dots (38 rows). I bought an olive one again this year and it had 38 dots again. The index pages are also inconsistent.

**Q: Are the dots shown in the photo accurate? They seem very large, dark and with large spacing in the photo.**
A: It is an illustration, not a photo, and it is very inaccurate! I think it would be hard to show in an actual photo, especially in the small Amazon product picture size. The dots are very small, of a mid gray color. They are sufficiently visible to guide you if you want it, but not so pronounced that they inhibit use for a freehand sketch. Definitely designed by someone with a keen visual sense. I use mine for business notes and related sketches. I highly recommend this notebook!

**Q: Is 249 pages 498 writing pages?**
A: No, it is 125 pages, 249 writing pages.

**Q: How many lines are on each page?**
A: There are 32 lines. 31 of those lines writable, you can write on the 32nd line but it is at the bottom of the page. Lines are spaced about 1/4in or 6mm. Hope that helps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better Than Moleskine
*by A***P on 31 December 2014*

For all today’s gadgets, there’s a great deal still to be said for pen and paper. It’s cheap, reliable and you don’t need to worry about the battery life. Setting those practicalities aside, I find great pleasure in a beautiful notebook and a fine fountain pen, though my handwriting still leaves much to be desired. I’m not a alone in this pleasure with a resurgence in paper notebooks and the legendary Moleskine has pushed to the fore. Is it the best? Here we have two lined notebooks, one from Leuchtturm1917 and the other from Moleskine – let’s take a look and find out. Both Moleskine and Leuchtturm draw on their heritage. Moleskine’s dates back into the early 20th Century name-checking Picasso, van Gogh and Hemingway. Although originally French, it died out in the 1980s, only to be resurrected in the late 90s by an Italian publisher. On the other hand, Leuchtturm goes back to 1917 (hence Leuchtturm1917) with roots in Hamburg, Germany and a reputation for stamp collecting albums, which continues today. These stories are laid out by both companies in small cream folded inserts that accompany each book. The message is clear; you aren’t buying only a notebook, you are continuing the traditions of culture, history and travel. Physically both notebooks are very similar but there are subtle and useful differences. I’d call them medium or A5-sized notebooks though strictly the Moleskine isn’t wide enough for A5. Both are 21 cm tall with hardcovers but the Moleskine is only 13 cm compared with the the Leuchtturm‘s 14.5 cm. Each has an elastic enclosure band, page marker and an expandable pocket inside the back cover. They also come in wide range of colours and pair well with 7″ tablets, such as the Nexus 7. Opening the notebooks shows that both have lined pages with the same line spacing, but with the Moleskine, that’s about it. Although both have an Owner page at the front, the Leuchtturm goes further with three Contents pages and each page is numbered for easy reference. In addition, there are eight perforated pages towards the back that can be removed, along with some stickers to assist with archiving once the notebook is full. The Leuchtturm1917 is for those who want to be organised! “Datum / Date” is printed at the top of each page too, which may put people off but suits me fine. Both notebooks have lovely paper which is a joy to write on with pencil and ballpoint. However, the Moleskine has a problem with pen ink bleeding from one side to the other, particularly with black ink, which makes the Leuchtturm a better choice for fountain pen writers. Overall, both the Moleskine and the Leuchtturm are stylish notebooks with a great feel both in the hand and under the pen. For me as a fountain pen owner, the Leuchtterm wins out by default, but the contents pages and page numbering make it my choice for those reasons too. Pencil owners and people looking for something a little neater may prefer the Moleskine. Whichever you choose, you’ll never go back.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not for those who can't appreciate a wee bit of ghosting!
*by L***N on 26 March 2017*

This is my first Leuchtturm1917 - I got mine in A5 dot-grid (also a first for me) and I have to say I've fallen in love with it. The dot-grid takes a bit of getting used to, so if you've only ever used single ruled or blank paper before, give it a chance before you dismiss it! The paper isn't be-all-and-end-all quality despite many claims; you will absolutely still get ghosting unless you're using pencils or incredibly fine-nibbed pens, but even my XS Faber-Castell PITT artist pen at 0.1mm shows through. That pen is, however, intended to be permanent which could contribute to the ghosting. That being said, I've also used felt tip markers in it (going over some spots three or four times) and I've yet to see bleed-through. If you can live with ghosting, this is a fantastic notebook. There are two ribbon markers, one plain and one bi-coloured. The elastic matches the cover and is springy enough to make sure your Leuchtturm stays closed without threatening to snap at every movement. There is also a pocket on the inside of the back cover, which I am currently keeping the handily supplied Leuchtturm stickers (three square title stickers, two of which are lined and the other of which is blank, and a few spine stickers). The pages are numbered, barring the three index pages and single blank page at the beginning. The dot-grid is 5mm, which I find is pleasantly spaced for my handwriting but also means that I can fit a lot of that handwriting on one page - one of the things I dislike about cheaper ruled notebooks is that it always feels like the ruling is too far apart and I'm wasting space. All in all, if you don't mind ghosting, give this notebook a chance. It's fantastic for bullet journalers with its built-in index and page numbering, or if you're like me and want a notebook to jot down ideas as and when they appear while still being able to easily reference them, this could be worth a shot.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***N on 23 August 2017*

Love this and the color is fabulous!! Nice and chocolatey! Ha ha! Filling this up right now. Thank you for your service! Very nice!!

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