Field Notes "Pitch Black" Notebook (2 Pack, Ruled)

Basic Info:

• $12.95 for a 2-pack
• 4¾" x 7½" (a little bigger than a B5 notebook
• 64 Pages
• Duplex Cover

Pros:

• The size / form factor is a good compromise between the portability of Field Notes' typical fare (aka "pocket" sizes) and the room to write offered by an A5 notebook
• Those who like matte black will like this notebook.
• Even the staples used to bind the notebook together are black. I appreciate the attention to detail.
• The info on the inside covers are good for a laugh. 
• I appreciate that “Mx” (a gender neutral honorific) is available in the “personal info” section.

Cons:

• While the cover quality is good, the individual pages are only OK.  Bits and pieces of the edge have been shearing off as I’ve carried the notebook with me. 
• The paper isn’t especially fountain pen friendly.  Show-through and feathering are both common, even for fine and medium nibs.  Bleed-through is less prevalent than show-through, but still noticeable.
• I wouldn’t say that the “backside” of a given page is unusable, but folks who are really bothered by this may not enjoy using this notebook.

Conclusion:

I enjoyed my time with the “Pitch Black,” even if it will not be dethroning my current favorite type of notebook: A5 size, with 68 GSM Tomoe River paper.  With that being said, fans of the Field Notes brand, or those who prefer other writing instruments (e.g. rollerballs, gel pens, pencils, etc) are sure to find a lot to like with this product.