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 Best Choice for Journaling November 24, 2008
J. C. Davis (Milwaukee, WI)
87 out of 91 found this review helpful
I've been journaling ever since I was a pimply-faced teenager, and now I'm 31. In that time, I've used all varieties of notebooks, and filled them all. I came across the Moleskine brand a few years ago, and now I won't use anything else. The large ruled notebook is sturdy, of excellent construction, holds I think 265 pages, and the pages will not fall out. This notebook is best for writers and diarists.
I wouldn't use this book for school because, first of all, it is expensive. Second of all, it's a bit of overkill. I doubt you'll take a class in which you'll have time to fill up this notebook. You'll be more organized in a class if you buy a simple lab book or composition book to take notes in for each class.
I know a lot of people who try to write in jounals. They buy them with the best intentions, write a couple of pages, and then seem to forget about them and eventually buy ANOTHER journal, in which they will write a few pages and forget about. The key is just to keep the SAME journal, to keep in it in the same safe place, and to write in it whenever you feel like it, even if months go by without you touching it. If someone buys you another journal, fill up the first one first, and then move on to the new one. You can learn from my experience and start with the best, which is Moleskine. Otherwise . . . do whatever you want. The main thing is just to have something to write in.
I've also used all variety of pens. My choice is the Pilot Precise V5. Every now and then you'll get a bum one, that you've just got to throw away because it's not writing smoothly or properly. But, for the most part, these are the best choice for journaling and writing. They are fine point. They last longer than gel ink. They require no pressure whatsoever to be placed on the tip, as ball-point pens do, and they don't smear.
The Positive Talk is Right! June 7, 2008
On Line Shopper (California)
24 out of 25 found this review helpful
I've heard these books are wonderful. I take a lot of notes at my job. Having struggled with wire bound books (the bindings getting bent or snagging clothing) and being teased about being too old to use composition books, these notebooks are a joy to use. The attached ribbon bookmark and elastic band close have come in handy to use. The paper is smooth and a heavier weight than other notebooks. The paper is also a cream colored so there is no glare when writing in bright sunlight. The book is tough enough to be out on the job but professional looking enough for meetings. Love this book! I'm planning to buy more and have the covers laser-etched to give out as gifts.
The Classic - Don't go for look-alikes, they are not the same... January 20, 2009
Keith E. Webb (Singapore)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I love the Moleskine notebooks. Every year I buy a new ruled notebook to journal, tape keepsakes, draw, list up, and record in. This year I'm going with the Moleskine Classic Red Notebook, Ruled Large, but usually I use the classic black.
These are tough notebooks. The cover is particularly nice if you live in a humid place, as it's a oilskin material that doesn't mold. I once had a look-alike notebook from another company and the cover molded in 6 months. Moleskines stay nice for years.
I love the back inside pocket for holding onto tickets, coupons, business cards - you name it.
My favorite part is the elastic strap that keeps your journal closed. I love taking it off and closing it back up with a "snap". This is another feature that the imitators can't get right. Their strap gets stretched and looses elasticity. Moleskine's stay nice and tight.
Go for the best, go Moleskine.
Tough - portable - perfect March 2, 2009
Evolver (NJ USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
If you are an incessant journaller, as I am, then this is the journal for you. I have been using these as my "walk about" journal for years and have not yet had one fall apart on me. The attached rubber band is even perfect for storing a pen when on the go.
i originally preferred the blank pages but found writing difficult without a guide. The lined pages are a little thinner tho, so take care in the sort of ink you select for writing with.
Best for carrying everywhere February 10, 2009
A. GARCIA Gomez
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Moleskine makes really nice notebooks. This is my second one, I also have the Cahier Model which is about the size of a passport and it is great because I can have it in a pocket for quick notetaking.
This large model comes with ruled paper, and the lines are about the size I really like. The paper is also good, but be careful when choosing a pen since the paper is not as weight (is kinda thin) as you might expect so the ink might show on the back side of the sheet. I recommend you to try your ink on one sheet and see it for yourself. If you're fine using one side of the paper you won't have any trouble on that matter.
And regarding the size, it's about the first Harry Potter book from Scholastic, so you get the idea, it is really portable but gives you enough room to take notes, make daily plans or taking notes in classes (that is what i use it for).
I recommend it, it has an inside pocket for storing stuff like stickers, store bills or presentation cards, and the elasic band attached to the back of the notebook makes it stay all compact and tidy.
5/5
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