Moleskine Cahier Journal, Soft Cover, XL (7.5" x 9.5") Ruled/Lined, Pebble Grey, 120 Pages (Set of 3)

I got these, the small Rhodia notebooks, and the Field Notes notebooks to evaluate for daily use. So this review is kind of a comparison also.I'm a senior controls engineer and keeping things in my large notebook has become difficult with all of the moving about that I do. Carrying a small notebook in my backpocket has been the best option I've found so far. I was a long time lover of Moleskine (for personal use), but mixed it up with this assortment of purchases.1) Field Notes - when I got all three notebooks, this was my favorite at first. The paper is possibly the highest grade (shocking, right?) but the giant "FIELD NOTES" printed on the front wore on me over time. Now I use these for carrying during a hike. I record a few key things just for fun and tracking. I can't recommend these highly enough for outdoor use. They're super rugged, the paper is ultra-high-quality, and they size is perfect. Workers perfectly with my Sharpie Pen with no bleeding or show-through.2) Moleskine Journals - This is what I ultiamtely ended up carrying for work. Paper is second only to the Field Notes notebook and even there it's close. The pages are perforated and the notebook has a tiny folder in the back for holding loose pages. This makes carrying it all the nicer. I don't have to keep a grand organizational scheme; I write and then sort it out later. Sharpie Pen doesn't bleed or show-through. Cover is unmarked (apart from a small bit of embassed text on the back). The cover is pretty durable, but not nearly as rugged as the Field Notes' cover.3) Rhodia Pocket Notebook - I wanted to like these but the size is slightly too small. The cover is plain paper. And, althoguh some disagree, the paper quality was the worst. I had slight show-through from my Sharpie Pen but not bleeding. I don't have much else to say about this one since I've used it so little.

I LOVE these journals. They are sturdy and the size is optimum for a writing journal, an art journal, and/or a travel journal. Please, please bring this size, college ruled, back to Amazon! They are perfect!

WHAT I LIKE MOST: Perfect size, rounded corners. Thin lines (for more refined writing and skipping a line), 40 sheets are about perfect (I don't like them too bulky for carrying in my purse) I like the off-white color, and I love the pocket in the back (it's great for keeping up with receipts, etc.) I love the sewn binding ( It lies flat, so I don't have force it stay open!) SUGGESTIONS: It would be nice to have about a quarter inch margin on both sides of the pages. The the price could be a little lower, and it would be nice if they came in more colors, e.g. navy, gray, pastels, etc.

Moleskine journals are always a great buy. I love the pages you can tear out at the back for scrap paper. Even if you tear other pages out of the journal, the journal still holds up fine. The spine of these journal sets doesn't split down the middle and distributes weight among the pages evenly. The flap at the back of the journal is very convenient too, but after a while and after some (harsh) use, it is apt to fall apart. I just use some glue to put it back so it functions the way it's supposed to. The pages hold ink really well and I haven't had anything smear too badly on them. I've folded the covers back multiple times and it's held up great. After a couple months of using the same journal (for a bullet journal), it looks only slightly worn so that's a plus! The cover is apt to stain if handled with greasy fingers (thumbing through it while I was eating pizza) because it is constructed with a tough paper material. These journals are a pretty good buy if you're looking for something that holds up well under extended travel and on-the-go.I bought these as a sort of Bullet Journal starter pack as a trial run because I don't know if I can commit to a 200 page planner right now. So far, it has been working out for me great because it's so convenient for lightweight travel to school in my backpack, or during the day in my purse. The lightly lined graph paper isn't a harsh background for my fine point pens. The graph paper is great for improving my handwriting and experimenting with typography in an affordable way. It works as more of a guideline and is easy for self-structuring a daily planner, monthly calendars, to-do lists, doodles, and recipe indexes. The fact that there are three in a pack makes it a great buy for organizing more compact collections.I will probably continue to buy these as travel notebooks and recommend them for anyone who wants a dynamic notebook they can use anywhere throughout the day instead of just at home.

I’ve been using moleskine notebooks since the early aughts and the quality is always top notch. Love this deep red color!

These notebooks are fine for everyday journals but are bound in a fairly lightweight cardstock, not the heavier cardstock with a bit of gloss to it like more expensive Moleskine Cahiers. The paper seems exactly the same. I've used several of the XL size with the faux leather cover and on all of them my fountain pen ink bleeds through in tiny dots. It doesn't make the other side illegible, but it isn't a fresh clean page either. I use either a Parker pen with medium nib or a Lamy Al Star with medium nib, and inks from Birmingham Pen Company or Pelikan or Parker Squink or Pilot Iroshizuku. All bleed through the same (see image for a light colored green ink).I think these are fine for a workbook of short-term use - like I'm using for "morning pages" a la Julia Cameron (I actually think loose leaf copy paper is a better solution) and to write reflections for her books Seeking Wisdom and Listening Path. For what they cost, I don't think the pages should bleed at all. I use other notebooks for work and they don't bleed and cost the same, but they have a weighty binding that isn't necessary for this purpose. I like the soft portability of Moleskine.

It’s a great book for writing in and looks very classy

Perfectly weekly overview on one side and full page on other side to write out weekly tasks for work or other weekly items such as a budget, spending or other items... Love the paper and concise makeup of this journal... Love all Moleskin products!

The first ones we received were damaged. Amazon promptly replaced them

Excelente produto. Muito satisfeita!

They’re the perfect size and stay together well. I’ve been using these journals for years as a wellness journal and a 2 page spread is perfect for a week’s worth of journaling and tracking.

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