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based on 1444 published reviews
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based on 1444 published reviews
Latest neutral customer reviews
3/5
★★★☆☆
I'm moderately satisfied. The principle is really great, except that:- pages with lines and spaces for children's writing are missing- the ink takes a little time to dry, so watch out for your hand or sweater running over it. -the erasing system has its limits. I use it daily in my work, but in the end, once you've used a page a dozen times, it becomes unusable and dirty, and the pen doesn't write very well any more. And yet, I do use the wet wipe to erase my page at the end of the day. Too bad, I thought I'd be able to use one page more times. Otherwise, writing is pleasant on a "new" page.
Emma
purchased on 14/12/2020
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Hello Emma! Thanks for your feedback? The B5 notebooks are indeed half lines and half dots. However, we do have A4 notebooks with lines and line spaces (Séyès squares). As for the ink, you have to wait a few seconds for it to dry? And for the erasing system, is it the eraser you use? Because the eraser is more of a back-up solution for erasing a very small area precisely. We always recommend using a moistened wipe, which leaves the page as good as new. In fact, I've used my own notebook dozens of times, and the appearance of the pages hasn't changed at all. If you ever have a problem, don't hesitate to contact our customer service team, who'll be delighted to help! Have a nice use.
3/5
★★★☆☆
I've placed several orders for notebooks in different sizes, for myself and my colleagues. On the other hand, I don't know if I press too hard when writing or I don't know, but the writing never really goes away. It leaves marks and after about ten erasures, I have to tear up the page because it becomes illegible. What's more, when I erase with the water cloth, it "smears" the pen and the page remains "dirty". Still, it's a very nice alternative, especially as I take a lot of notes and make a lot of to-do lists at work.
Fanny N.
purchased on 18/04/2021
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econotes
Hello Fanny! Thanks for your feedback? You really shouldn't press down, as it's not necessary and can cause problems when erasing. The stone paper + friction pen combo allows naturally fluid writing, the pen simply has to glide over the paper. It's not like using a bic pen. The ink is watery, so once you've wiped it, wipe it again and wipe it again. Your page will be as good as new. If you need any further assistance, don't hesitate to contact our customer service team, who'll be happy to help. See you soon?
3/5
★★★☆☆
Hello, I write a lot to memorize and I always end up throwing away my notebooks after a while because I don't really need to reread my notes. So I thought Econotebook would be a good way of saving paper and therefore trees. At first, I was very pleased. The problem was that I hadn't anticipated the time it would take to erase the notebook with the damp cloth. The second problem is that after the second wipe, yellowish marks remain and it doesn't make you want to write at all. In short, I'm not sure it's suitable for my use. NB: I don't have a hair dryer and I don't want to buy one for that.
Bulle
purchased on 14/04/2021
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econotes
Hello Bulle! Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the EcoNotebk didn't meet your expectations. Please note that it is advisable to wait for the ink to dry (a few seconds) before erasing, otherwise the natural consequence is ink smearing. I can't find any correspondence with Customer Service about your concerns. It's a shame you didn't contact them before leaving your review. We are there for our customers no matter what. I'll ask Customer Service to contact you, so you can look into it together. Have a nice day?
3/5
★★★☆☆
Hello, I write a lot to memorize and I always end up throwing away my notebooks after a while because I don't really need to reread my notes. So I thought Econotebook would be a good way of saving paper and therefore trees. At first, I was very pleased. The problem was that I hadn't anticipated the time it would take to erase the notebook with the damp cloth. The second problem was that, after the second wipe, yellowish marks remained and I didn't feel like writing at all. In short, I'm not sure it's right for my purposes. NB: I don't have a hairdryer and I don't want to buy one for this.
Bulle
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3/5
★★★☆☆
Overall, I'm satisfied with my purchase (the diary + notebook + notepad pack). I think the ecological approach is great and it's very pleasant to write on them with the erasable pens included. I'm only giving it 3 stars for the moment because:- the drying time is long. The eraser on the black pen dirtied and even damaged my diary. It's better to erase with a damp cloth and then dry.
Mary
purchased on 06/04/2021
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econotes
Hello Mary! Thank you for your feedback on your order? We're sorry that you weren't completely satisfied with the EcoNotebk? However, please note that the drying time of the ink (about a few seconds) is beyond our control. This is inherent in any "Friction" pen (heat-sensitive ink). We are, however, trying to develop a solution that might change this. As for the eraser, as we often point out (here, on our networks), it's only a back-up system for small areas such as spelling mistakes. In fact, in the instructions for use inside the notebooks, we recommend using a moistened wipe. We wish you all the best with your EcoNotebk?
3/5
★★★☆☆
It doesn't feel at all like writing on real paper with ink. More like sliding on plastic, but it's true that it's totally erasable and reusable, so a good compromise I suppose.
An4t
purchased on 12/03/2021
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Hello ! Thanks for your feedback? The paper is not classic paper, but stone paper. So you won't find the same feeling as a ballpoint pen on classic paper. The pen glides over the EcoNotebk paper and that's what makes it such a pleasure to use. We wish you great paper savings!
3/5
★★★☆☆
Nothing to say
Sylvie M.
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3/5
★★★☆☆
The concept is great but sometimes the pen drools and it doesn't go away ...
Madame A.
purchased on 22/02/2021
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econotes
Hello ! Thank you for your feedback on your order. It's very strange, did you use the pens provided? And erased with the slightly dampened wipe? I'll ask Customer Service to get in touch with you so you can find out together. See you soon!
3/5
★★★☆☆
Mixed opinion. The product claims to be an alternative to paper waste. A fine ecological promise, but ... I regret the product's over-packaging: a cardboard box containing a plastic bag and non-recyclable foam for a notebook is too much. I'm also disappointed by the ink consumption induced by the composition of the paper. Making an effort to use less paper but having to buy twice as many non-recyclable pens is a shame. Otherwise, I'm delighted with the product. The promise of paper that can be reused many times is kept.
Pascale D.
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3/5
★★★☆☆
A little disappointed by the product ... very expensive, and not worth the 40 euros. Erasable pens are everywhere and can be used on any surface. It's a nice idea, but it needs to be developed.
Mathilde F.
purchased on 05/02/2021
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econotes
Hello Mathilde! Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry that EcoNotebk didn't live up to your expectations. But could you tell us a little more about it? What exactly were your expectations of it? And what do you consider to be good "value for money" (something that's up to each individual)? We are, and always have been, very attentive to our customers' needs, so we'd be delighted to hear more about your experience. Customer service has already sent you an email. Otherwise, as mentioned, the quality/price ratio is appreciated, as the notebook is durable and can be used up to 1000 times without deteriorating (when you think that you erase the whole diary once a year, it will outlive you!)... all this for a much lower price than an ordinary notebook that you throw away. As far as pens are concerned, you don't have to use strictly ours. You can use any frixion pen or refill you find on the market. In any case, as I said, our customer service is at your disposal. See you soon?
3/5
★★★☆☆
The paper is very slippery, which I find annoying (I write very badly as a result!) Another point is that the ink in the pens runs out at a dizzying rate! I bought this notebook to reduce my environmental footprint, but if I have to use 3 or 4 times as many pens (at least), where's the advantage?
Gabrielle
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3/5
★★★☆☆
Not great for left-handed people, as the ink fades quickly after all. Otherwise, I love the principle! And I love the layout of the diary, even if it lacks a little color for my taste.
Ericka C.
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3/5
★★★☆☆
You have to wait for the ink to dry.Today, I used it at work and without doing anything on purpose (because I was on the phone), I took notes on the Note Book with a pen. I only realized it afterwards. Impossible to clean. It forces us not to use other pens. But that's not possible and forces me to be careful every time. Except that in an emergency, you can forget that you need to use a gel pen instead. What's more, colleagues have to be informed to avoid using their non-gel pens on the notebook. Not very practical and impossible to propose this solution in my company, which is very attentive to carbon emissions.
Valéry C.
purchased on 15/12/2020
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econotes
Hello Valéry! Thanks for your feedback? Indeed, using a gel pen with the stone paper is what makes the EcoNotebk reusable. So don't use conventional pens if you want to reuse your notebook, unless you want to make, for example, a chart that will remain as you fill it in and erase its contents. To always have the right pen and avoid your misadventure we automatically supply a pen with its pen holder to stick on the notebook. I'm sure that once you've stuck it on, it won't happen to you again. The information is also given on the instructions supplied and in the EcoNotebk on the first page, so your colleagues won't be able to miss it! Best of luck to you.
3/5
★★★☆☆
Free delivery, except that the choice is not available at the time of payment! Very quick reaction from éconotebk who phoned me 1/2 hour after my order and offered me an extra product to compensate for the delivery costs.for that I add 2 stars.on the other hand leaving the "free delivery" "ad", while they explain to me that they have abandoned it, is frankly limited. A webmaster can rectify this more than quickly.
Ulrich P.
purchased on 26/11/2020
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econotes
Hello Ulrich! Thank you for your feedback, delivery was indeed offered for containment. Rest assured, since the end of November there have been no ads mentioning free delivery. You may have saved it, in which case you'll still see it, but now you're the only one. You consulted us before placing your order to claim the free delivery that was mentioned on the product sheet. The chat operator asked for 3 minutes to carry out the necessary checks and become fully acquainted with the current file in order to help you as best she could, but when she returned, you'd already ordered, complaining about the length of the check. Stéphen called you within half an hour to apologize and offer you an extra notebook in your order, which you accepted. Then we discovered that you had written a review on Trustpilot even though you hadn't received your order. We don't take this personally, we understand that you certainly needed to vent your frustration, and we're glad we could be of service. If the speed of our intervention and the notebook offered in your order didn't alleviate this, we hope your daughter will be happy to open her parcel at Christmas.Have a wonderful holiday season from EcoNotebk.
3/5
★★★☆☆
The pencil doesn't work properly. And you have to wait for the gel to dry.
Valéry C.
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3/5
★★★☆☆
You have to wait for the ink to dry before erasing with the white eraser, and he writes a bit too big. Otherwise, wet tissues are great for erasing everything!
Carole C.
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3/5
★★★☆☆
It looks very practical but unfortunately the title page is upside down on my copy, which really bothers me.
Orianne V.
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3/5
★★★☆☆
The A4 notebook contains a first section of pages with lines (no squares), then a second section with blank pages. Writing is really pleasant and it's easy to erase. The product is top-notch. On the other hand, the website is rather poorly designed. The description doesn't give enough details, the photos don't give more details and you can't miss the options in the second part of the order which don't correspond to the photos in the store (I bought a pack with 4 black pens when I wanted the 4 color pens). Efficient parcel delivery (why not in my letterbox, mystery...). Satisfied but too bad about the pencils.
Vincent G.
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3/5
★★★☆☆
Writing with the supplied pen isn't great: not very bold and not as fluid as advertised. It's a far cry from the pleasure of writing with a VPen pilot on Clairefontaine paper. What's more, the character recognition software offered is not very efficient. After my complaint, I received a suitable pen and my writing comfort has completely changed. Gliding = very good. Writing thickness = absolutely correct. You have to pay a little attention to the drying time of the ink. Otherwise the word will fade or smear. But the fixing time is not very long. Many thanks for your responsiveness. I haven't tested the application again, so I can't say much more on this point.
Jean-philippe
purchased on 30/08/2020
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econotes
Hello Jean-Philippe! Thank you for taking the time to update us on your experience with us? We're delighted to hear that everything is going so well! We challenge ourselves to do better so that next time you give us 5 stars!?? Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and their feedback is what enables us to keep improving. Have a great trip?
3/5
★★★☆☆
The Notebook is great, but the two basic black pens don't work. They don't seem to have been filled with ink...
Charles F.
purchased on 05/10/2020
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econotes
Hello Charles! Thank you very much for taking the time to give us feedback on your order? Following our telephone conversation, we're delighted to hear that you've received the new pens and are now happy with them! Please feel free to update your feedback?
3/5
★★★☆☆
Satisfied with the use, I think it will serve me well, we'll see over the long term if it holds up well.Small hitch in the drying of the ink, especially when turning the pages, if you don't wait long enough, it drools on the other side.Another problem with the pen, after 3-4 uses the mechanism to retract the lead no longer works ... Last little point for improvement this time, it would be very practical to have small ribbons in the notebook to find our last notes!
Adeline
purchased on 25/09/2020
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econotes
Hello Adeline! Thank you for taking the time to give us some feedback? Concerning the pen (drying time and problems with the lead), we've sent you an e-mail so that we can see together what's going on, and of course find a solution. Our customer service is there to help you in any circumstance!?? As for the bookmark idea, we'll be adding it to our suggestions for future improvements, thanks to you!
3/5
★★★☆☆
Not recommended for left-handers. The "paper" doesn't absorb the pen quickly, and the hand spreads the bic across the page. Like when, in elementary school, you had to write in ink...
Stéphanie A.
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3/5
★★★☆☆
Not recommended for left-handed users.I'm reliving my childhood nightmares of my hand turning the letters I'd just traced into big pies in spite of myself.Here, the pages are made of a material that doesn't immediately absorb the bic, and the bic doesn't dry out until you touch it with your hand.A shame: I really liked the concept, and the delivery time was very quick.
Stéphanie A.
purchased on 14/09/2020
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econotes
Hello Stéphanie! Thank you for taking the time to give us some feedback? As I've just told you by email, I really can't say whether it's the angle of your wrist when you're writing, or potentially the pen you've received and its ink. I look forward to hearing from you so that we can find a solution!
3/5
★★★☆☆
I'm not going back on the quality of the A4 notebook and pens, but I think the price is way too high for the pack.
Epo
purchased on 07/09/2020
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econotes
Hello ! Thank you for your feedback on your order? The small format is generally favored by our users as a "reminder", a memo, a notebook that slips easily into the bag and allows us to note the ideas that cross our mind during the day? Note also that all dimensions are displayed in cm, so that our customers can get a very precise idea of what they're ordering? I hope you enjoy using it!
2/5
★★☆☆☆
I bought this product because the concept seemed interesting. On the other hand, I don't find the writing pleasant at all, nor the erasing with the pen. And I don't see the point of the digital aspect. In short, I must be off target. I'll go back to my classic notebooks and pencil+eraser 🙂
Evelyne S.
purchased on 02/09/2020
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econotes
Hello Evelyne! Thank you so much for taking the time to give us feedback on your order. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and of course it's your feedback that helps us to keep improving? Following our telephone conversation, we look forward to your feedback on the proposed solutions. We hope that the solution provided by email has satisfied your purchase and your experience with us, so please keep us posted! ??
2/5
★★☆☆☆
Hello, I thought that when I erased there wouldn't be any traces afterwards but the word is still legible even when erased, I find that it doesn't look clean, I'm disappointed.
Aurélie
purchased on 24/08/2020
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econotes
Hello Aurélie, I contacted you by phone on Tuesday (25/08) to tell you how to erase your notes without leaving any marks. I'm delighted to have received your feedback by e-mail, in which you told us that everything was finally working out for the best and thanked us for the advice... Please remember to update your review... Thank you and enjoy!...
3/5
★★★☆☆
A little disappointed with the experience. The company claims to be French and transparent, yet the product I received did not correspond to the one I ordered, seemed to be a foreign product (all in English) and was damaged.Customer service was very responsive, however, and I was able to get a quick refund for the notebook.
Léa A.
purchased on 27/06/2020
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econotes
Thank you for your opinion Léa? As we explained to you by e-mail, the end of containment has made restocking difficult. We have to deliver EcoNotebk with neutral packaging for a short period of time, as they are initially intended for professionals/companies. To ensure that our customers benefit, we are currently offering a substantial discount on our products, details of which can be found on the "Promotions" page of our website. Our customers even find this an excellent opportunity to benefit from our products at reduced prices. You have unfortunately come across a faulty product, which is very rare, and when this happens we immediately remedy the situation with a return and refund or replacement, depending on the customer's request, as you have mentioned. We take care of our customers and listen to their concerns, we offer a money-back guarantee because our products are indeed of high quality? We confirm that the company is French, works with French suppliers and that we are transparent. Everything is indicated on the site, in the menu, or in the footer. We needed to make a few important clarifications to the points raised in your comment, which (in spite of yourself, I'm sure) could have misled readers.