Circa Bookcloth Notebook
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circa poem
roses are red
violets are blue
don't be a jerka
start using circa
April 18, 2010
Poem
I'm a Circa Star
with the silver rings...
the envy of those
with just the spiral things.
In deep dark purple
my clothbound book;
I take it too meetings
colleagues question and look.
Get your Circa-
Levenger Rocks!
It will come to you
in an awesome green box.
April 15, 2010
Organize your world!
I am a middle school teacher and use my circa notebook as lesson plan book, grade book, and a wee little section for my personal calendar. It is such a powerful tool, and the bookcloth cover is both attractive and really durable. Wouldn't want to work without it.
October 22, 2008
Very Functional and Affordable
I just added the cloth covers to my growing collection of Cira products. I have both a Compact and a Junior. Great poduct if you are looking for a happy medium between the thin and light plastic covers and the bulky leather. The elastic strap is the key part that sets it apart from the other covers and makes it a winner. You'll never worry about it coming open when it shouldn't.
December 11, 2007
Functional but Poor Quality
I bought this notebook back in late 2010. I was immediately disappointed, but being frugal, I kept using it to "get my money's worth".
Functionally, it does what a notebook cover should do. First, it provides stability for writing when you cannot have the notebook on the desk. Second, it protects all of the pages of the notebook from outside world.
Aesthetically and quality wise I think it left much to be desired. First, the fabric will attract and hold all manners of dust and debris. The notebook required several rolls with a tape roller every day to keep it looking even sort of decent.
Second, within a week of receiving it, I noticed a large dent in the padding of the notebook. It was very easy to see and drove me absolutely mad. I do not know how it was caused, but whatever the padding is made of should be more resiliant than to be so quickly misshapen.
Between the dust and the dent, I kept the notebook open virtually all of the time - thereby negating one of its functional aspects (protecting your work).
When an analyst consultant joined our team, I was quick to show off Circa. She loved it but I did warn her not to purchase the bookcloth notebook because of the issues I had. She purchased the leather version. One year later, her leather notebook cover looked like new despite being taken on flights across the US each week.
I've finally given up on the bookcloth notebook cover. I put a clear plastic cover on my work until I get the leather one I've ordered but is on backorder. I am confident that the leather will hold up better, and kicking myself for 1) choosing the bookcloth first and 2) waiting this long to replace something that was clearly sub par.
At least it did not hinder my love for Circa in general!
March 24, 2013
Stylish!
I just received my junior sized notebook in Plum and am thrilled. I was a bit skeptical at first based on some older reviews which noted that the color was "ugly" and wasn't purple at all. I called customer service rep who confirmed that it was a pretty shade of purple (happened to be both of our favorite color). Very nice packaging and was in excellent condition. The color is very rich and is spot on to the color in the picture.
January 30, 2013
On the fence about my choice in cover
This is my first circa i have ever purchased and my first experience with Levenger. I love the ease and how it assists me in keeping me organized. The simplicity of the pages with the great dividers and pocket folders are fabulous!
Unfortunately I purchased this in black and it shows every spec of dirt and dust. I am continuously brush it off and I am to the point it is looking very worn and I have only had it for ~5 months. I would definately go with a leather cover next time when i can fit it into my budget.
January 29, 2013
Just what I needed
I use it for calendar. Wish the elastic strap designed to hold notebook closed were 1/2" over to the left so it would mark the page I'm on. Really like the cover material.
January 14, 2013
Circa rocks!
Circa notebooks make work fun!
September 16, 2012
Loved it until...
I liked this notebook a lot with the interrior pockets and the elastic to hold everything together. However, after less than 2 months of using it the corners have now worn thin showing white. If you are putting your notebook in a bag, I would recommed going with a sturdier material. I wonder if Levenger has an "exchange" program where I could upgrade to a Leather version, which would hopefully be more bag-appropriate?
September 12, 2012