I get what oliver_mitchell is saying about artists being weird sometimes, but the "New World Airport Commission" thing goes way beyond just someone being quirky. That name is too specific and made up to be a random joke, you know? It kind of forces you to wonder what the actual story is, even if it sounds nuts.

Never thought of it that way but @the_jenny is right, you changed my mind.

Stick with it for another month and see if the quality keeps up, because that's when cheap notebooks usually start falling apart on you. I made the switch two years ago and now I can't go back, the paper quality really does make a difference when you're doing spreads or layouts. Just don't let the brand name fool you, there are some solid mid-range options too if you ever want to try something different.