Hi.

I bought a Paperblanks French Bleu Ornate Maxi Horizontal something something last week to serve as a diary this year. It has a magnetic clasp on the cover, faux leather straps on the binding, and the planner pages are week-in-view. Two satin ribbon page markers, and the front of the planner has a bunch of different misc information that is probably quite handy if you're actually using the thing for a planner. :) In the pocket at the back, there's a removable Contact section.

The paper quality is good, it feels like good paper. My gel pens write nicely on the smooth ivory surface. Using this book as a planner would probably be a satisfying experience, if the format fits. I've never felt a Moleskine, so I can't tell how it would compare, but on its own it's a worthwhile book.

Anyway, I am really in love with the cover style--it's beautiful. There are lots of other designs and several sizes available of planners, journals, and sketchbooks. Very spiffy.

The Paperblanks site shows all of the cover designs as well as the page layouts of the planners. It also gives the ISBN numbers so you can find the one you like at a retailer. It's good, because the names are a little long. :)

Just thought I'd pass it along.
shris