I purchased this Bible for a Bible study I'm engaged in that uses the ESV version. I also wanted a journaling Bible as I'm an avid note taker! I love this Bible! The hardcover is soft to the touch and richly colored. The margins give you lots of room for taking notes. And, the pages are thicker, allowing highlighting and writing without a lot of bleed through.
I wish the print was slightly larger, but overall I am very happy with my purchase!