Smarpau A5 Blank Journal, 180 Pages, 120gsm Paper

The Smarpau A5 Blank Journal is a hardback notebook with plain pages, aimed at writing, sketching and other free-form notes. Its stated 120gsm paper and built-in pen loop, bookmark, elastic closure and inner pocket make it useful for keeping a small everyday journal together, though the paper-performance claims are from the listing.

At a glance

The listing describes 90 sheets, or 180 pages, of plain 120gsm paper.
Thread-bound construction is claimed to open flat at 180 degrees, which can give a larger continuous surface for writing or sketching.
A ribbon bookmark, elastic pen loop, closure band and inner pocket are stated as built-in features.
The A5 format offers a smaller page area than a full-size notebook while remaining suited to portable notes.

Price

£6.79Save 15%

Reference price: ~~£7.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Plain pages suit sketches, diagrams, mind maps and writing without ruled lines.
The stated 120gsm paper is thicker than typical lightweight notebook paper, with the listing claiming reduced bleed-through and suitability for light watercolour use.
The built-in pocket, bookmark, pen loop and elastic closure add practical organisation without requiring separate accessories.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Identity
Brand	Smarpau

Format and finish
Paper size	A5
Pages	180
Ruling	Plain
Colour	Black
Theme	Writing

Construction and features
Cover material	Leather
Style	Hardback Journal
Special features	Bookmark, Pen Holder, Hard Cover, Elastic Closure, Inner Pocket

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing presents performance claims rather than independently established results. Buyers relying on fountain pens, ink or watercolour should treat bleed-through resistance and suitability for light watercolours as unconfirmed. The cover is described as leather, with no further material detail supplied.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

People who want an A5 plain-page notebook for sketches, journalling or unstructured notes.
Students and writers who want a hardback notebook with a pocket and pen loop for everyday carry.
Users who value a flat-opening layout for working across a spread.

Less suited to

Anyone who needs lined or numbered pages, since the pages are described as plain.
Buyers who need confirmed performance with particular inks or watercolour techniques.

Smarpau A5 Blank Journal, 180 Pages, 120gsm Paper · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 16 ratings

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The supplied evidence contains aggregate ratings but no review comments, so it cannot establish what customers liked or disliked. The ratings lean strongly towards five stars, with a smaller three-star portion, but the small number of ratings limits what can be concluded about paper performance, binding or durability.

Frequently asked questions

Are the pages lined?

No. The listing identifies the ruling as plain, so the pages are unlined.

How many pages does it have?

The listed page count is 180. The feature text describes these as 90 sheets.

Can it be used with watercolour?

The listing says the 120gsm paper is suitable for light watercolours, but that performance is not independently established. For ink or paint that matters to your work, consider this claim unconfirmed.

What is included with the notebook?

The listing describes a ribbon bookmark, pen loop, elastic closure and inner pocket as features. It does not provide a separate explicit package inventory.