MoleskineClassic Ruled Paper Notebook, Hard Cover and Elastic Closure Journal, Color Sapphire Blue, Size Large 13 x 21 cm, 240 Pages

Wonderful quality of paper and sleek design.There are cheaper options for notebooks that are good, but the feeling of this one in the hand makes the extra few quid worthwhile.

I was looking for a journal/notebook and arrived at a shortlist of two: this one and the Ciak large black notebook, so bought one of each. This is a comparative review of the two, which I hope you will find useful.The notebooks are very similar, both black, both the same height, but with the Ciak being about 15mm wider. They have about the same number of pages, but the paper in the Ciak is thicker and heavier, so the book is thicker, and weighs in at 481g compared to the Moleskine's 346g (on my kitchen scales). I have written in both of them with a fountain pen (fine nib) and found that, even with the thinner paper of the Moleskine, the writing surface is good and the ink does not bleed through to the other side of the paper. Both notebooks are lined, the lines being of a similar colour and thickness. However, the lines in the Moleskine extend to the edge of the paper so that they are visible down the edge of the book when it is shut, whereas the lines in the Ciak do not. The space between the lines is virtually identical, with the Moleskine squeezing in 31 lines per page to the Ciak's 30. The Moleskine has a stiff cover, whereas the Ciak's is soft and felxible. The Moleskine has its famous pocket at the back, which the Ciak does not. The Moleskine has a vertical elastic closure, whereas the Ciak has a horizontal one. Both have sturdy bindings, but I found the Moleskine easier to use because it opens wider and stays flat under my hand as I write. The Ciak resists being opened to the full 180 degrees, so is more of a struggle to use. Last but not least, on current prices the Moleskine is a fair bit cheaper, worth considering if you're going to get through a lot of them.Which is best? Depends on what you want. If you want something that is beautiful and sensuous, then the Ciak wins. The more practical among us would probably prefer the Moleskine. I've now got two notebooks with only a page used in each, so it will be a while before I need to buy another. I may change my mind in the meantime, but for now I think it will be Moleskine for me. So you may also wish to consider the Moleskine's pedigree as the notebook of choice of van Gogh, Hemingway, Picasso, Chatwin and Williams.

I was looking for something like this notebook and it is perfect.

I recently purchased the Moleskine Classic Ruled Paper Notebook and I am very happy with my purchase. The notebook is high-quality and the paper is smooth and easy to write on. The classic design is timeless and the cover provides good protection for my notes. I appreciate the elastic closure that keeps my pages secure and the ribbon marker for keeping my place. The notebook is also small and lightweight, making it easy to carry around with me.The ruled paper is perfect for my needs and I like the fact that it is acid-free, which helps to preserve my notes. The spine of the notebook is flexible, which allows me to open it flat and write comfortably. I also like the expandable inner pocket that provides additional storage for business cards, receipts, and other small items.Overall, I would highly recommend the Moleskine Classic Ruled Paper Notebook to anyone looking for a high-quality and reliable notebook. Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply someone who likes to take notes, this notebook is a great choice. It is versatile, durable, and has a timeless design that makes it suitable for any occasion.

You buy this product because you like Moleskin notebooks, even if they cost more than similar options. It’s a Moleskin so worth the money. Don’t compromise!

I have had a paperblank notebook and I thought I would try a different brand to see what is was like.I have two paperblanks, one small which I use a lot and carry around with me. The other bigger which I leave at home. The small one has got a bit battered, and the cover has come off from the notebook itself (this is wear and tear). The big one is looking still neat at home on the bookshelf.Now lets talk about size and paper quality-The same size notebook from Moleskine and Paperblanks are different. The depth of the moleskine is much less than that of a paperblank, PLUS it has more pages. I guess this additional thickness comes from the cover. The Moleskin hard cover looks pretty good and sturdy, only time will tell. The quality and thickness of the paper in both appears to be the same. Neither like my fountain pen very much, even though I have a fine nib. The ink shows through on the following page. On the Paperblank, the ink even fades - not sure if it is the fault of the ink though. I have yet to test this on the Moleskine.Both have inside envelope sleeves for storage of things.Moleskine looks very smart / professional, while the Paperblanks have great designs - if size is not too important, then it is a matter of choice of looks as the paper is pretty much the same, but for those who need even the extra couple of mm that the Moleskine can free up in your pocket / small bag then the choice is clear. The weight is about the same.

Nice quality notebook plenty of pages.

It's just a lovely product. Although it's described as large, it doesn't feel like a large size ought to feel to me, but it's a good size for a notebook. I bought it to use as a vocabulary notebook in my language learning and it's comfortable for that (I've tried pocket size and that doesn't work for me because it feels too small and unwieldy).Moleskine do a good range of colours so you can make your notebooks really colourful over time. The paper is a little thinner than I would like but it remains a very nice product. The pocket at the back can be useful to store slips of paper like receipts in. The ribbon to keep your place in the notebook is always a nice touch.I would recommend Moleskine as a brand generally. My own preference is for the hardbacked notebooks although I have had the soft covers and they are perfectly adequate. I just look for something a bit more durable than that.

Estoy muy contento con la calidad del producto, llegó en tiempo y forma!

The quality of the paper is outstanding—thick enough to prevent bleed-through, yet smooth for a great writing experience. The classic design is both stylish and functional, making it perfect for jotting down ideas, sketches, or daily journaling.

Entrega rápida e excelente produto.

I write daily and have many many moleskine books from over the years. The paper is excellent and doesn’t cause ink to smear or run. It’s excellently made and incredibly sturdy. They are worth the price if you want a good notebook that is important to you. I like this size because the paper is full sheet size. I have other sizes too for when I want something small for notes. All of them are great. Excellent brand. Haven’t found one better yet. Also very Gift-able they usually have special ones set on a theme. I guess I would like it if more patterns and covers were available. But there is soMething lovely about the simplicity too. They also have different fabric covers now. I haven’t checked those out yet. Anyone who writes would love it. They also have sketch books and other types other than lined so definitely a great gift.

Caderno lindo mas peca em suas folhas que são finíssimas ao ponto de passar tinta da caneta simples pro outro lado do papel!