One small detail that I think is worth mentioning is the pocket on the inside of the back cover. While the paper didn’t handle the stress flawlessly, it did do a decent job of preventing bleeding or other drastic effects. In my bullet journal watercolor test, I pushed my Moleskine classic notebook to the limit and it survived. However, that doesn’t mean that it can’t take a beating. Among the most popular bullet journal notebooks, Moleskine has some of the thinnest paper. The paper in the Moleskine classic notebook is only 70 gsm, as compared to the Leuchtturm1917 journal’s 80 gsm. I am a bit of a paper snob, which isn’t terribly shocking considering how much I like to hand letter and watercolor in my journals. Moleskine is by no means cheap, but their classic notebooks are quite competitively priced. When it comes to cost, Moleskine does a pretty good job of keeping their prices moderate. This level of variety is certainly one of Moleskine’s major strengths. There are also several types of paper types, with choices between plain, ruled, squared, or dotted. There are several different sizes and colors of notebooks, so you can find one that fits your needs perfectly. When it comes to options, Moleskine has you covered. With Moleskine, you can get either - or both! The Moleskine classic notebook line has plenty of options for whatever type of cover you enjoy most. Some journals are hardcovers, some are softcovers. Usually, I find that I have to purchase journals online or hunt down the nearest retailer. In fact, Moleskine is one of the very few high-quality notebooks that I’ve seen regularly in physical stores. AvailabilityĪs I mentioned above, Moleskine is incredibly easy to get your hands on. It’s something that very few other journal brands have made me feel, and I think I can say it’s due to Moleskine’s marketing. When you use a Moleskine journal, you can’t help but feel that you are some kind of respectable author writing your next best-selling novel or a professor making an important breakthrough in your research. After all, Moleskine markets their journals as the kinds of journals academics, artists, and intellectuals use.
You know that lots of people have used and enjoyed this journal, and there is some level of status that comes with a name brand. Reputationįirst and foremost, I think it’s worth noting that a brand name always comes with some level of comfort. What makes the Moleskine classic notebook so insanely popular? Here are some of the Moleskine’s stronger traits. You can always pick one up if you’re out and about, or you can check out Amazon for a wide range of color and size options. I’ve seen the Moleskine classic notebook sold in local art stores, big box art stores, bookstores, and coffee shops. Of all the journals and notebooks that I see used in the bullet journal community, the Moleskine is the one that I see in the wild the most. Where to Find Moleskine Classic Notebooks And after all that time using the Moleskine, I was surprised by what I found. In my Moleskine, I wrote three pages longhand with a fountain pen every day for months, so I’d say I got pretty acquainted with this notebook.
The Moleskine notebook I bought was a 5″ x 8.25″ softcover journal with dot grid pages. I decided that I would use my new Moleskine as a Morning Pages journal instead of using it as a bullet journal.
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Keep reading for a full Moleskine classic notebook review and see if these journals are really worth all the buzz.īy the time I bought my first Moleskine classic notebook, I had already been using my bullet journal for a while. What’s not to love? After several years of trying out all kinds of journals, I have experienced the positives and the negatives of this massively popular notebook. They have massive brand recognition, they are beautifully designed, and they are widely available. And honestly, it’s easy to see why they appeal to the journal-loving audience.
Within and without the bullet journal community, there is a passionate fervor for Moleskine classic notebooks.
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