TRU RED Starter Journal
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The TRU RED Starter Journal is a recent release from TRU RED. It’s designed as a business essential for notetakers. The notebook measures 8x10 inches.
Front Cover:
The front cover is a textured grey that boasts a pen loop on the spine, a card pocket (perfect for holding business cards) and an elastic strap for keeping the notebook closed.
Back Cover:
On the back cover is an elastic strap, perfect for holding your phone.
Inside Cover:
The front inside cover has a lovely list of note-taking ideas.
Inside Cover:
The opposite inside cover has a spot for basic contract information.
The Paper:
There are 192 lined white pages. The standard pages are a basic narrow rule.
Every 5 pages alternates between a to-do list page with a perforated tear-off and a mostly blank page to sketch out ideas.
Each page has a discreet number in the bottom corner. Page numbers are my favorite detail!
Writing Samples:
This paper handled fountain pens quite well, there was a bit of feathering in the largest nib sizes but only the zoom nib bled through. It handled extra fine and fine nib extremely well, medium nibs well and broad nibs okay.
The paper handled all pens, pencils and highlighters well with no issues.
Rollerball Pens:
In the same collection with the Starter Journal is this pack of rollerball pens. They come in 0.5 tips in black, blue and red. I love the ink window so you easily know how much ink is left.
These rollerballs work well, and feel nice and smooth on the Starter Journal. They aren’t the best rollerballs I’ve ever used, but they aren’t the worst either. They are a comfortable middle-of-the-road at a nice price.
Overall, I enjoyed both the journal and the rollerball pens. I like how well the paper handles fountain pens and the details such as page numbers and to-do lists are lovely. I’m giving away one Starter Journal and Rollerball 3-pack below so be sure to enter! (The giveaway is limited to those in the Contiguous United States.)
Disclaimer: Both products were provided by TRU RED for the purpose of this review. All photos and opinions are my own. This post does not contain affiliate links and is not sponsored in any way.