Moleskine Classic Expanded Notebook, Soft Cover, Large (5" x 8.25") Plain/Blank, Black, 400 Pages

Compact and as described, high quality

I love the thin pages and how minimalistic the overall aesthetic is. I haven't had issues with bleeding but I have heard from friends about the same complaints in other reviews about bleeding through pages. Consistent qc would be great for how much these cost. I continue to love these notebooks. They're the perfect size for notes or journaling

On the very last page of the my new Moleskine Plain page Expanded edition, I tested my various fountain pens for ghosting and bleed-thru. Every signle one, even the extra fine point pens, failed the test, but I'm not surprised. Molelskine had to thin the pages down to fit 400 of them into a single notebook, and thin paper in any notebook can be a challenge for anyone who loves writing with fountain pens.That being said, I am extremely pleased with my new notebook. I love writing in pencil, too, which can be every bit as archival as ink. The paper in this expanded edition seems to LOVE pencil, and I certainly adore the ease of use of pencils. Refills are effortless (zero waste), no cleaning needed, they're erasable, and I can draw and sketch with them. If you're an avid "penciller" like I am, you're going to love the paper in this book. The paper has an ultra-smooth baby's butt finish which attracts graphite like a magnet, making writing and sketching effortless with pencil.Additionally, the book fit perfectly into my leather Robrasim Moleskine cover, despite being slightly thicker than the standard sized Moleskine. For that I'm also very well pleased with this expanded edition of the Moleskine Plain Page notebook.Just a quick bit of advice for Amazon. Dudes, you need to ship these beautiful books in packaging other than a plastic bag which can subject them to extreme damage during shipment. I held my breath when I opened the envelope, expecting to see a battle scarred notebook with a split binding. Fortunately, it arrived unscathed, but wow...you took a chance sending it in a plastic bag envelope with no padding.

i got this to try plus it catch my eye that it is very large and soft. I finally tested out with a few fountain pens I have and it did very well. I would say it is a good media notebook, very well made. Mine came in a little crush on the sizes but I am getting it straighten out. I also notice this paper from this notebook is a little different from the planners so be aware. The planner paper is to me feels a little better to use for fountain pens. Happy with my purchase and I am waiting on more planners that I purchase on a very good deal earlier in the week.

I love this notebook. It’s a great size and format. It typically lasts me 7 months, so I use about 2/year. The notebook holds up really well for daily use, going everywhere with me, and then at home as a reference. The corners may get a little worn, but the functionality is still stellar.I wish the pages were slightly thicker, so I could use a broader variety of pens. I also wish it had a third ribbon as I tend to want to quickly turn to more than 2 pages. I also love the pocket at the back. I use the pocket for fliers/postcards and business cards I may need to reference during the day.Since getting long covid, my memory isn’t what it once was, so using this notebook has been invaluable. I used to keep notes on printer paper folded in 1/2 until someone recommended that I use a notebook so I didn’t have to keep up with all of those loose sheets of paper. It's been a game changer.

I needed ONE journal that would last a whole year full of trackers, planning and ACTUAL journaling, and 400 pages suited that just fine. I bought this product though the feel and construction of it was excellent (I tend to be very rough with my journals - they aren't precious, pretty things). BUT, the paper is extremely thin which leads to extreme bleeding and ghosting depending on the inks you use. So many people insist on using fountain pens to make themselves feel fancy. If you can lower your expectations and use a medium tip ball point pen it works perfectly well. Even certain colored mildliners do fairly well.HOWEVER - it is interesting that this is the second Moleskine expanded that I've bought, and the paper is just the slightest bit thicker than my first. Paper grades are supposed to have a standard but apparently even these can be off on occasion. Still, it's my favorite book to write in!

I only buy moleskin journals and it is because of the quality!! Love that this is hardcover with extra pages. The inside stitch was slightly loose but nothing that allowed any pages to get detached. Still a moleskin lover without a doubt!

Nice paper! I don't use fountain pens but all the other pens (including gel pens and highlighters) do NOT bleed through in this one!! Has Moleskine finally improved their paper quality without telling anyone? 😉 I know the old stock may still be around (especially since there are different third-party sellers on Amazon), but both this one and another I recently bought in store from B&N "perform" great! The paper definitely looks different: it is smoother and has a slightly creamy color compared to older ones.