My trusty Leuchtturm1917 notebook completely fell apart on me mid-month

I've been using the same Leuchtturm1917 for like 4 months now and the spine just gave out last Tuesday. Pages started falling out in chunks while I was at a coffee shop in Brooklyn. I had to grab a cheap composition notebook from the bodega next door to salvage my weekly spreads. Has anyone else had a Leuchtturm fall apart on them like that or did I just get a dud?

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the_linda17h ago

Is it possible your coffee shop table was slightly damp or had condensation that slowly weakened the glue over time? I had a similar issue with a Moleskine that lasted fine for over a year until I left it on a humid patio table for a weekend. A four month lifespan seems too short for normal wear and tear to be the only factor.

pat_fisher242d agoMost Upvoted

Well, bodegas in Brooklyn usually call those “corner stores” if we're being technical. But honestly, for a notebook that costs $20 plus, falling apart after four months is rough. I've had a couple Leuchtturms that held up fine, but the quality's been hit or miss lately.

michael_coleman102d ago

Twenty bucks for a notebook that falls apart in four months? That's like paying for a steak dinner and getting a gas station hot dog. My last Leuchtturm lasted through an entire cross-country road trip and a coffee spill before it finally gave up.

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