VERSATILE USE - Ideal for notes, sketches, or journaling—unleash your creativity!
MOLESKINE LEGACY - Join a community of thinkers and creators who trust Moleskine.
TIMELESS ELEGANCE - Crafted with a luxurious leather cover that exudes professionalism.
PERFECTLY PORTABLE - Designed to fit seamlessly in your pocket for on-the-go inspiration.
SUSTAINABLE CHOICE - Made with acid-free paper to preserve your thoughts for years to come.
The Moleskine Classic Notebook is a pocket-sized powerhouse, featuring a hard leather cover and 192 pages of high-quality, acid-free paper. Measuring 3.5" x 5.5", it's the perfect companion for professionals on the move, ensuring your thoughts are always at your fingertips.
Specifications
Manufacturer
Moleskine
Brand
Moleskine
Item Weight
2.82 ounces
Product Dimensions
3.75 x 0.63 x 5.75 inches
Item model number
S01038
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer
No
Color
Black
Cover Material
Leather
Material Type
Plastic
Number of Items
1
Size
Pocket
Ruling
Faint Ruled
Sheet Size
9x14
Ink Color
Gray
Manufacturer Part Number
S01038
Reviews
4.8
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A**N
The perfect companion
The Perfect Companion for Every Writer and Thinker!**I recently purchased the Moleskine Classic Notebook in large, ruled format, and I can confidently say it has become my go-to notebook for all my writing needs. As someone who values quality and functionality, this notebook exceeds my expectations in every way.**Quality Construction**: The quality of this notebook is outstanding. The cover is sturdy and durable, providing excellent protection for my notes and sketches. The classic black design is sleek and professional, making it suitable for any setting—whether at work, school, or personal use.**Paper Quality**: The paper is a dream to write on! It’s thick enough to prevent ink bleed-through, allowing me to use various pens and markers without any issues. The ruled lines are perfectly spaced, providing guidance for my writing while still allowing for creativity.**Size and Portability**: The large size is ideal for those who like to write or sketch freely. It’s spacious enough for extensive notes, brainstorming sessions, or journaling. Despite its size, it fits comfortably in my bag, making it easy to carry around wherever I go.**Versatility**: This notebook is perfect for a variety of uses—journaling, note-taking, sketching, or even as a planner. I love how it adapts to my needs, whether I’m at a meeting, in a lecture, or simply jotting down my thoughts.**Overall**: The Moleskine Classic Notebook is an exceptional product that combines style, durability, and functionality. It has quickly become an essential tool in my daily routine, and I appreciate the attention to detail that Moleskine puts into their products.If you’re looking for a high-quality notebook that enhances your writing experience, I highly recommend the Moleskine Classic Notebook, Large, Ruled, Black. It’s worth every penny and will inspire you to put pen to paper!
N**A
Fancy fancy
"The color is vibrant, and it’s the perfect size to slip into any handbag—no chance of misplacing it. I’m really glad I bought it. It’s NOT the kind of notebook you tear pages from; it’s one of those 'little black books' that’s going to go places with you and tell your story."
W**R
Business Lady
It may not appeal to all buyers due to its cost, but it is worth every penny for its style, elegance, and quality of paper.
T**U
It helped me become more organized
I have been using -Moleskine- for a few years now, and after having tried other brands for my journals or planners, I keep coming to Moleskine mainly for convenience. Last year I got my first -dotted- notebook (L) to use as a study journal, and I liked it so much I also switched to dotted pocket size for my daily planner.The paper is smoother than the plain version (those seem to have changed the paper, and i'm not a big fan, or maybe it was just a bad batch?). I have always used a combination of bullet points, arrows, mental maps, etc for my notes but now I write in a more organized and compact way, thus wasting less space on the page.The dots are visible enough to guide my writing straight, yet not strong enough to make me feel constrained by the grid. I can still comfortably draw freely on it.I have also tried the dotted -Field Notes- which I liked for their light weight BUT prefer the hard cover of MS as it provides a firm support for writing on uneven surfaces like my lap or holding it in my hand. I also like this paper better than FN as it gets my hand less tired. Its slight yellow tone makes the dots contrast less, compared to a white sheet (as in the FN). I consider this a good thing.The cover is very durable. Although my notebooks are very important for me and use them on a daily basis, I don't treat them carefully. So if you're like me and throw yours around or inside a messy bag while in a hurry, a hard cover is a must.There's a little pocket in the back but I don't use it much. And most brands of this kind are doing the same now, so it's not a factor for me when choosing a notebook.I use pens -Pilot Gtec- or -Pilot V5- mainly, but have also tried -Lamy- fountain pens and they all have worked fine, without much bleeding or spreading of the ink. Pencil won't work very well, there's not enough tooth for a good mark without pressing hard or having to sharpen every 10 seconds, BUT mechanical pencils (0.5mm or thinner) work fine. When using ink, you can see some of your writing on the next page due to the sheets being thin, but I got used to it already. Many people have complained about this fact, but if you want a paper that doesn't compromise on texture or thickness you'll likely have to pay more for a japanese or european-made notebook that could also be harder to buy or order more in the future.If you don't mind the price then I highly recommend this notebook, it feels and looks nice and elegant yet it is very simple. Plus there is a kind of satisfaction I get when I see mine filled-up and stacked. Maybe there are other cheaper options that work for your needs, but this is what's worked for me so far, so I will keep buying more in the future.I don't use Moleskine just for the brand; I'm not blindly following it without considering other options (for example, I prefer -Cottonwood Arts- for my sketchbook over MS) and I just hope my review helps you make a better decision on your purchase. Thanks
O**D
The best quality notebooks that hold up for many years of use
I’ve been a fan of Moleskin notebooks ever since receiving my first during a corporate training event 15 years ago. While I worked at an office I preferred the 5 x 8.25” notebooks as they were the right size to carry from meeting to meeting and fit well in to my computer bag for travel, yet were large enough for good note taking. Working from home now allows me to transition to this larger size (XXL) has allowed me to have the additional space for more natural note taking, and makes it easy to integrate printed letter sized pages into my notes.Moleskin notebooks are bound well so the pages never fall out and the spine doesn’t break, despite the years of abuse I’ve given them over many years of travel. I’m able to use my fountain pen without bleed through to the other size of the page, but I prefer roller pens as they ink of fountain pens will run on these pages if they later get wet.I’ve lost count of the various notebooks I’ve used and they’ve all been Moleskin: Besides for work, I have one for my favorite beer making recipes, food smoker and canning instructions and notes on each batch. I have others for capturing thoughts, dreams, and ideas as the notebooks are just so comfortable to use and hold up well.
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The Classic Collection featuring bold new colors and a variety of page layouts just waiting to be filled with your ideas. Including all the characteristic elements of the legendary notebook: rounded corners, ivory pages, elastic closure, bookmark ribbon and expandable back pocket - enclosed within a colorful hard cover. - Colored Hard Cover Classic Notebook - Rounded corners - Elastic closure - Moleskine ivory paper - Matching ribbon bookmark - Paper: 70 gsm, acid-free, ivory, lined - “Incase of Loss” printed on the flyleaf - Expandable inner pocket in the back - Reusable paperband B-SIDE featuring additional printed tools - Lies flat, opens at 180° - The history of Moleskine is inside
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