Leuchtturm1917 Bullet Journal Edition 2: 120 g Paper

The Bullet Journal Edition 2 closed and open, with the dot-grid index magnified (1 mm = 1 px).

Product facts

Product: Leuchtturm1917 Bullet Journal Edition 2, Medium (A5), hard cover, 206 numbered pages, dotted
Brand: Leuchtturm1917
Brand origin: Germany
Made in: Not stated^*
Material: Hard cover, 120 g/m² smooth, low-transparency paper, thread-sewn book block
Price range: $$$$20–75 per notebook

Notes on these facts

Made by Leuchtturm Gruppe (Geesthacht, Germany). Country of manufacture not stated: Retailer listings have conflicted: one gave Taiwan as the country of origin and another the United Kingdom (Digitec, which now blocks automated reading). Leuchtturm1917's German product page names only the maker, LEUCHTTURM1917 GmbH in Geesthacht, not a country of manufacture. Check the label on your copy. Price: example listing.
Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).

Key takeaways

Edition 2 uses 120 g/m² paper, 50% heavier than the 80 g/m² of the first edition and of the standard Leuchtturm1917 Medium.
It has 206 numbered pages, against 251 in the standard Medium, because the heavier sheets take up more room.
The A5 cover measures 145 × 210 mm (5.75 × 8.25 in), the same as any Leuchtturm1917 Medium.
Leuchtturm1917's German site lists 3 colored ribbons, an index and future log, page dividers, a grid guide, a sticker set and a removable pocket guide.
Leuchtturm1917's German shop lists it at €29.95 (about US$34); no maker page states where it is made.

What is the Leuchtturm1917 Bullet Journal Edition 2?

It’s Leuchtturm1917’s A5 notebook made for the Bullet Journal method, the second version of it, with heavier 120 g/m² paper. It takes the standard Leuchtturm1917 Medium A5 and adds printed pages that walk you through setting up a bullet journal.

Leuchtturm1917’s German site lists it in Black, Blush, Blue22 and Green23 with a blind-embossed “Bullet Journal” on the cover, and retailers list other colors such as navy, purple and yellow. Larry Post also sells an all-black collector’s set with a twist pen and a Leuchtturm1917 pen loop.

Leuchtturm1917 Bullet Journal Edition 2 specs

Spec	Value
Maker	Leuchtturm1917 (Leuchtturm Gruppe, Geesthacht, Germany)
Size	Medium, A5: 145 × 210 mm (5.75 × 8.25 in)
Pages	206, numbered
Paper	120 g/m²
Ruling	5 mm dot grid
Binding	Thread-sewn book block, hard cover
Bullet Journal pages	Index, future log, intentions page (retailers), grid guide, page dividers
Page markers	3 colored ribbons
Extras	Removable pocket guide (English), sticker set, gusseted back pocket
Article	801389 (Leuchtturm1917 Germany)
German list price	€29.95 (about US$34)
Made in	Not stated (retailers have said Taiwan or the United Kingdom)

Size, pages, paper, binding, ribbons and extras come from Leuchtturm1917’s German product page; the intentions page from Larry Post. Leuchtturm1917 describes the paper as smooth with very low transparency.

What changed in Edition 2?

The paper got heavier, and the book gained setup pages and stickers. Leuchtturm1917 and retailers list these additions over the first edition:

120 g/m² paper instead of 80 g/m², which makes the spine wider
a grid guide for laying out spreads on the dots
an intentions page at the front
a dot-grid index, so the index matches the pages
a removable pocket guide to the method, plus a sticker sheet for setting up pages

The extra paper weight costs pages: 206 numbered pages instead of the 251 in a standard Medium.

Page count and paper weight of three Leuchtturm1917 Medium A5 notebooks.

How does it compare to the standard Leuchtturm1917 Medium?

Same cover size, heavier paper, fewer pages, and Bullet Journal pages built in.

	Bullet Journal Edition 2	Notebook Medium (standard)	Medium 120G edition
Size	145 × 210 mm	145 × 210 mm	145 × 210 mm
Pages	206, numbered	251, numbered	203, numbered
Paper	120 g/m²	80 g/m²	120 g/m²
Ruling	5 mm dots	Dotted, ruled, squared or plain	Varies by listing
Bullet Journal pages	Yes	No	No

If you already know the method and just want heavier paper, the 120G edition gives you almost the same page count without the setup pages.

Is the 120 g/m² paper good for markers and fountain pens?

Heavier paper is the main reason people choose it for markers, brush pens and wet inks; we haven’t tested it ourselves. At 120 g/m², the sheet is 50% heavier than the standard 80 g/m², so bleed-through and show-through are less likely.

For the fineliners and highlighters common in bullet journals, see our guides to the Sakura Pigma Micron and Zebra Mildliner. For fountain pens, our best notebooks for fountain pens compares it with lighter papers. For a five-year diary in the same A5 format, see the Leuchtturm1917 Some Lines a Day.

Who should buy the Bullet Journal Edition 2?

It suits beginners who want the setup pages and anyone who uses markers or wet inks on every page.

New to bullet journaling: the pocket guide, intentions page and grid guide explain the method inside the book, so you don’t need a separate tutorial to start.
Heavy decorators: the 120 g/m² paper is the reason to pay for this edition if you use brush pens, highlighters or watercolor-style markers.
Long-form writers: the standard Medium gives you 45 more pages on lighter paper, which goes further if you mostly write in ballpoint or gel pen.

The 145 × 210 mm cover size is the same in all three, so a cover or pen loop that fits one should fit the others.

Where is the Leuchtturm1917 Bullet Journal made?

Retailer listings have disagreed: one gave Taiwan, another the United Kingdom. Leuchtturm1917’s German product page names the maker in Geesthacht but no country of manufacture.

Leuchtturm1917 is a German brand based in Geesthacht, near Hamburg. For the standard Medium, retailers also list both Germany and Taiwan, so check the label on your copy.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Bullet Journal Edition 1 and Edition 2?

Edition 2 moves to 120 g/m² paper from 80 g/m² and, per Leuchtturm1917's German site, adds a grid guide in the cover, page dividers, a removable pocket guide and a sticker set; retailers also list an intentions page. The heavier paper also makes the spine wider.

How many pages are in the Leuchtturm1917 Bullet Journal Edition 2?

It has 206 numbered pages, per Leuchtturm1917's German site and Spilhaus, plus an index and future log. The standard Leuchtturm1917 Medium has 251, on lighter 80 g/m² paper.

What size is the Bullet Journal Edition 2?

It is the Leuchtturm1917 Medium, A5: Leuchtturm1917 gives 145 × 210 mm, which is about 5.75 × 8.25 inches.

Does the Bullet Journal Edition 2 bleed through?

Its 120 g/m² paper is 50% heavier than the standard 80 g/m² sheet, which makes bleed-through less likely with markers and wet inks. We haven't tested it ourselves.

What dot spacing does the Bullet Journal notebook use?

The pages are printed with a 5 mm dot grid, the same spacing as the dotted Leuchtturm1917 Medium.

Is the Bullet Journal Edition 2 the same as the Leuchtturm1917 120G edition?

No. Both use 120 g/m² paper, but the 120G Medium has 203 numbered pages and none of the Bullet Journal pages: no intentions page, grid guide, pocket guide or stickers.

Where is the Leuchtturm1917 Bullet Journal made?

Retailer listings have disagreed, Taiwan or the United Kingdom, and Leuchtturm1917's own page doesn't say. Leuchtturm1917 is a German brand based in Geesthacht, near Hamburg.

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