Rose Admittedly, these journals are smaller than I expected, but that's on me for not reading the description more thoroughly. It turns out that they are perfectly sized for my smallest purse, though! With my previous so-called "small" journals, I was unable to fit the notebook, my planner, my wallet, and all the assorted miscellany. That is not the case with these. Everything fits; they'll even fit in a pocket! As a writer, the convenience of being able to take them anywhere is invaluable. I find them to be ideal for writing haiku and short poems. The quality of the paper is superb, and they are beautiful, as well.