Leuchtturm1917 A5 Softcover Notebook vs Rhodia Rhodiarama A5 Notebook

Buy the Rhodiarama if you want a stiff hardcover, thicker 90 gsm paper and a notebook that holds up in a bag. Buy the Leuchtturm softcover if you want a lighter, more flexible book with numbered pages, a table of contents and perforated tear-out sheets. The Rhodia has the better paper and cover; the Leuchtturm has the better organization features. Owners of both praise the paper, and the main complaints are the Leuchtturm's 80 gsm paper showing ink and the Rhodia's heavier, bulkier hardcover.

• Choose the Leuchtturm A5 Softcover if you want a light, flexible notebook with numbered pages, a table of contents, two ribbons and perforated sheets for tearing out.
• Choose the Rhodiarama A5 Hardcover if you want a rigid cover that protects pages in a bag and thicker 90 gsm ivory paper that handles fountain pen ink well.