Moleskine Classic Notebook, Hard Cover, Large (5" x 8.25") Ruled/Lined, Black
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About Moleskine Classic Notebook, Hard Cover, Large (5" x 8.25") Ruled/Lined, Black
Overall Feedback:
70% positive
71% were impressed with the portability
The notebook is compact and fits easily into my scrubs or white coat pocket without being bulky.
The notebook is lightweight and fits well in my small bag.
I love the size and portability of my notebook, and it fits easily into my laptop bag.
I love the size and portability of this notebook. It easily fits into a laptop bag.
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72% highlighted the paper quality, although 28% found it thin
The paper quality is fine, but it's best to use regular ballpoint pens with this notebook.
The paper quality is inconsistent and it is expensive for the quality.
The paper quality of the notebook is terrible as it is very thin.
I agree with most people who complained about the paper quality of the notebook. It is very low and inferior to even a composition book available at Office Depot for a tenth of the price.
73% found the page layout useful
The page lines are perfectly spaced, not too far apart and not too close.
74% liked the ink compatibility, but 26% noticed smudging
Many combinations of fountain pens and ink tend to have ugly feathering and bleeding in the notebook.
Almost every kind of ink I have tried feathers and bleeds through, leaving the reverse side unusable, except for Noodler's Bulletproof Black.
All ink I tried feathers and bleeds through leaving the reverse side unusable except for Noodler's Bulletproof Black.
73% liked the cover durability, while 27% noticed it wore out
The exterior cover is made of a solid material that has resisted water spillages in the past.
The black cover is sturdy and I don't worry about it getting messed up with everything else in my bag.
The cover of the product is thick, sturdy and protrudes just enough over the edge of the paper to offer protection when carried around.
The cover is thick, sturdy and protrudes just enough over the edge of the paper to offer protection when carried around.
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78% praised the closure mechanism
There is a heavy-duty elastic enclosure strap that wraps around both covers to keep it tightly shut.
I love the elastic strap that keeps my journal closed. It's a feature that imitators can't get right, but Moleskine's stay nice and tight.
I have a notebook with an elastic strap to keep it closed and a soft bookmark to mark a specific page.
The elastic band keeps my notebook closed and all items within it secured.
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74% appreciated the binding strength, but 26% found it weak
The notebook binding is strong enough to survive rigorous travels and offers a smooth writing experience with the right pen.
I found the Moleskine notebook easier to use because of its wider opening and flat surface while writing, and these notebooks have sturdy bindings.
I found Moleskine easier to use because it has a wider opening and stays flat under my hand as I write, although both notebooks have sturdy bindings.
While writing 15 pages, 9 pages ripped themselves out, indicating weak binding strength.
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