I love these Day Designer planners, and I especially love the bookcloth material. Personally, I find it easier to slip in and out of my bag because it doesn't have the metal edges, and I like the color line. In terms of the planner, it is something I splurge on every year, and I definitely get my money's worth. Yes, the full size is quite hefty in weight, so I don't always carry it around, but you can always get the mini size if that's an issue.