Moleskine Classic Plain Paper Notebook, Hard Cover and Elastic Closure Journal, Color Black, Size Large 13 x 21 cm, 240 Pages

I am an English Language student and I feel naked without a good journal or writing pad to my side. Previously I have found Pukka Pad writing pads and journals to be quite good. Moleskine appear to be very well praised for their journals- I am happy with this product. Arrived in two days. The Moleskine I received is not what appears in the product picture which looks as if it has some light coloured pattern, but rather it is plain black with a subtly leather look and feel. I prefer blank pages, and especially creamy coloured blank pages. I am using either a ball point Parker pen or a Uniball Jetstream 0.7. The paper is smooth to write on (considering you also have a good pen, I've heard that Moleskine paper may not be as friendly with a fountain pen. Look it up). There is 'ghosting', where the writing can be seen on the next page. I have no qualms with this but some people may do, so it's worth mentioning. In the back of the notebook is a pocket to keep stray sheets of paper or whatnot. Handy, I use these often with other notebooks. Over all, good size and it's quite comfortable to write in, it lays rather flat and does not fight back when you lay it flat to write. I am very particular with my journals as I often intend to keep them for a long time (a year or so) and they often contain important ideas and plans. I am not intending to join the Moleskine fan club that I see on the net where people will swear and live by the name as if it provides them oxygen- I am simply only interested in a functional product. This is a nicely made notebook and I am happy to pay the price I paid as it does not feel cheap at all. Edit: Since writing this review I have began to use a Uni Pin fine line 0.5 pen. It is a good compliment to the Moleskine paper, smooth action that glides, doesn't blotch or bleed, nor show through the page anymore than a regular ballpoint. Edit 6/2/16: The book mark ribbon is starting to fray quite a bit. My Pukka pad's bookmark didn't after a yer of use.

I originally bought the large ruled notebook, but found that the line spaces were a little on the narrow side for me. Having now got hold of the plain version, it's obvious that this is the one I should have bought in the first place; I much prefer a blank space rather than blank lines. But each to their own. Having used mine for a few weeks, I can find no fault with the classic Moleskine design or the quality of the workmanship. I like the off-white paper which is neither too thin or too thick. The overall size of this notebook - rather than the pocket version - is perfect, neither too large or too small. And there are enough pages to store my genius ideas or inane ramblings for a long time, if not years. If you tend to jot things down on scraps of paper, as I do, you can either stuff them in the expandable pocket at the back or between the pages - and the elastic keeper will prevent anything falling out. In short, it's a joy to own and use. I've seen other notebooks that might be 'finer' (and more expensive) but this is a supremely practical notebook designed for heavy, every day use by the thinkers of the species. And it's unlikely to fall apart after a couple of months as cheaper notebooks do. I wouldn't be without mine. Long live Moleskine. Note: The Amazon description states that this notebook, and others in the Moleskine range, are leather bound. Well, mine isn't. It's 'merely' hardback. But don't let that put you off. Personally, it makes no difference to me.

I keep journals at work where I take meetings notes, jot down ideas and sketches and other things I need to remember. I like to keep them in rather sturdy books that I keep on my bookshelf for future reference. This is very practical. I often find myself going back to check discussions and ideas from years back when this is needed -- which is surprisingly often. I realize this sounds a bit backwards in these days of electronic tablets, but it is not at all a matter of being conservative. I often mix sketches and text in my notes, and this is extremely difficult to do quickly on a tablet. Writing "manually" also keeps my handwriting from degrading to that of a third grader (increasingly common these days). And very few people are likely to steal a notebook from a meeting room while you are out to fetch a cup of coffee, whereas a computer... When I started using this Moleskine variety I immediately found several benefits. First, the book is bound in a way that makes it possible to open it flat on the table without it closing itself -- very practical when you need to use the notes as a support for writing something up on the computer later. Other books tend to break in the back when you have done this a couple of times. The Moleskine is also lightweight compared to my previous hardbound notebooks, which makes it easier to carry around in a backpack. It has a practical bookmarker string and a pocket in the back for keeping handy things like paper clips and business cards. Finally, while realizing it may not be the major reason to buy one, I must say the paper quality is very good and the leather cover is nice to touch, and this adds to the wonderful experience of using these notebooks. I recommend you to indulge in one. I am not going back.

One of my essentials - I have it on repeat subscription and use them all the time. Great quality, size - I love the plain version so I can write, draw, brainstorm, whatever without restrictions.

I've had a few of these over the years, they look smart and the paper is thick and nice.

I bought this because I like to write my thoughts down during the day. It's nice to have a record of your ideas and what you are up to. The book is very nicely bound! My only problem is that the paper is fairly thin and I tend to write with a fountain pen, so you can always see a faint version of the text on the other side.

A brand with a namesake worth fighting for. Hemingway, Picasso, you name it, and I bet they used or at least thought about using one as a note or sketchbook. The man-ual, the myth, the legend, as they say.

Two reviews a fast one and a very detailed one. Fast review: Nice amount of pages, sleek and resistant cover, good quality paper, useful internal pouch. Very detailed one: So, let's truly examine this notebook. First of all, this is not my first time having a moleskine, therefore, some things I could truly test since some time. Let's begin with the paper. A thing that many complain is about the paper quality, and truly, it's not bad. Maybe a little thin for some persons, but definitely not bad. The paper has also a kind of light yellowish hue to itself, so if you are writing, or even reading something you wrote down and you're under a strong sun, it isn't a problem. The second thing that some complain is that the paper doesn't hold ink very well and it smears a lot. Truth is, depends. I already tried a good sort of pens, nib pens and fountain pens on this one. I had problems just with one specific pen that had liquid ink, but I had problems with this pen on every notebook I had, therefore, I don't think this aplies. Seriously, if you buy one, take the first page to test it and find the pen - or pencil; a 4B will do very nice to draw in this kind of paper - you're more comfortable and go with it. Now for the cover. It is very resistant and it surely can take and especially, give, a beating. When a doofus - that you have the misfortune of calling a friend - destroys - on purpose - not only the drawing you spent hours to make and was in the middle of inking with a nib pen, but also, almost twenty pages of your notebook, it will be nice to hear the loud sound of the full cover hitting his face. Seriously, not only you'll be sure that it hurt, but as well that your cover is intact. Still on the cover, it's also pretty simple, but nice enough to call attention - if you're looking for it or not - and pass as a book if you put it into your bookshelf. The rubberband that holds the cover is also one of the best qualities I ever saw. You can leave it in the sun for hours and multiple times and it will still hold the cover. On a last note, the page mark ribbon is smooth to the touch. To end this babbling, it's an excelent notebook. Sure thing it's just a notebook, but it's a good quality one that can endure many probations. Ah! One more thing. I know it's pretty but it is still a notebook, write in it.

La realidad es que me equivoqué al pedirlo jajaja quería el de arte y pedí el clásico, aún así me funciona para dibujar! Jajajajsj solo uso un lado de la hoja, pero la vida sigue.

It has a great build quality and it's classic Moleskine, but the paper is so thin that there's nothing I can write in it without it ruining the next 3 or 4 pages. I don't think I'm pressing my pencils unreasonably hard either. Bummer!

Für mich ist dieses Notizbuch mit Abstand das Beste. Kompakt und qualitativ hochwertig - das letzte hat mich über ein Jahr fast täglich begleitet und musste einiges mitmachen (Blätter raus gerissen / nass geworden etc). Der Hardcover Umschlag hat sehr gut gehalten und das Buch sieht noch ganz gut aus. Nun war es voll und vor wenigen Tagen kam mein neues. Im Vergleich mit anderen Notizbücher gefällt mir hier vor allem das Papier - es ist sehr dünn , dennoch von höchster Qualität und Stabilität. Ich schreibe hier am liebsten mit Pigment Linern. Perfekt zum notieren und gut zum um blättern. Das Moleskine Note Bock ist kein Skizze oder schap Bock und eignet sich in kleinster Weise aber - wer schreiben und notieren möchte ist hiermit bestens bedient - Schlicht und einfach,Ellegsnz und von höchster Qualität. Mit praktischen ordnungs Fach :) top