Moleskine Ruled Notebook Pocket

Customer Reviews

• Best PDA I've had!  Sep 14, 2008 (35 of 36 found this helpful)

  Moleskine Ruled Notebook
  In the course of my working life I spent several years as a computer tech, and have consequently learned a healthy caution regarding the frailty of electronic devices. The Pocket Moleskine has been the most reliable PDA I've tried. Compact enough to fit in any pants pocket, the covers are stiff enough to provide a firm, stable writing surface even when standing and yet still pliable enough to be comfortable even in a back pocket. A previous reviewer said he expected a notebook "the size of a DVD case". Two points in response: how many DVD-case-sized pockets do you have, and why didn't you order the larger Moleskine? He also complained that he could only get one sentence on a page in his Moleskine. my own handwriting is of a normal size, and a quick check of my most-recently filled Moleskine shows an average of 130 words to the page.
  The Moleskine is filled with good, smooth acid-free paper that can take a wide variety of inks without smearing, discoloring, or bleeding through. The expanding pocket is well-secured and can hold a surprising quantity of loose notes, receipts, business cards, etc. The books themselves are well constructed and durable; mine are exposed to hot, humid conditions and hold up to daily carry and use.
  The other reviewer pointed out the price: certainly these are not 79-cent Office Max specials, but for the serious writer, or a person who must record important information through the course of a day and retain it legibly for more than a week, the price is worth it. One hint to extend the capacity of your Moleskine: use the bound pages for things you want to permanently record, and keep Post-It notes inside the covers to jot down quick memoranda. I use the Post-Its for such things as the titles of books or movies I want to research. (Think of the Post-Its as expandable memory for your PDA!)

• A nifty little notebook.  Sep 16, 2008 (22 of 23 found this helpful)

  Don't let the name fool you: this is the pocket-sized Moleskine, which is about 5.5 by 3.5 inches. If you're looking for something bigger, the "large" Moleskine, at approximately 8 by 5 inches, might be the one you want. (Updated 09/29/09: The item title now has the word "pocket" in it, so I'm thinking/hoping that the misunderstandings are pretty much over with.)
  
  I currently own three of these pocket notebooks, having gotten my first one back in early 2005. Now don't get me wrong -- I adore Moleskines, but there are some things you should be aware of. The paper, for one, isn't that thick. I love it and I love the texture (and the color), but be warned that it might not take very well to certain pens, especially ones that have more liquidy ink, such as fountain pens.
  
  The binding on two of mine have also become loose, with moderate use over a decent period of time. I usually write in pencil, so the bleeding through the paper is not an issue for me. This Moleskine would certainly get a 5/5 from me if the binding could just hold up. Instead, the threads are loose, and my pages are coming out. Maybe I got some defective ones -- I don't know. But I bought them separately and at different times. I can't tell you much more than that, so you decide for yourself.

• If Journaling in 2006 were an Olympic event Moleskine Ruled Notebook "Gets the Gold"   Feb 26, 2006 (12 of 13 found this helpful)

  
  Dear Artist friend or business person,
  
  It's been nearly 4 years 8 months since I stumbled across these neatly packaged notebooks by Moleskine.
  
  The ruled ones are great for journaling in especially if you are a hands-on person that still loves the idea of preserving the past in a manual way. You know I mean with out using a computer. Or computerized hand held technology or a digital recording device.
  
  Don't get me wrong I have devices like this but somedays you just want to go back. Back to the times when life was simple and things moved slower...you know Old School technology i.e., (pencil/pen and paper). If you're into doing that and prefer keeping track of the notes you take at seminars or notes you take of your daily life then this is a great little book for you. Why? Because great ideas should be protected.
  
  The truth is that I have purchased quite a few of these as I try to keep the pace of journaling everyday. The reason why I enjoy putting my notes in this book is because they're not bulky or hard to carry. I also love the elegantly classic construction because they're really put together well.
  
  They really are well constructed:
  
  
  EXTERIOR---
  
  Smooth-Elegantly Black leather like exterior
  
  Durable-against spills or rain (but this should not be abused)
  
  
  INTERIOR---
  
  High-quality paper (great for archival purposes and storage)
  
  
  
  Binding and pages are well put together. I have not lost one single page due to the spine breaking and pages falling out. The ones I have are not glued into the spine.
  
  So if journaling were an Olympic event and I was one of the judges I'd give Moleskine Ruled Notebooks a "Gold Medal" for all the great notebooks they've put together because the construct is superior. By the way Hemingway used them a lot and if a great writer like Hemingway used them who am I to argue. They were good enough for storing his great written works. So I've given up putting my ideas on writing pads or sticky notes. Remember everything is not for everybody...especially the best stuff. Most people find out about it when it's to late. I'm trying to share with you an insiders secret.
  
  Your Servant, Deremiah, *CPE
  
  
  
  
  

• A log for the truck  Jan 21, 2009 (3 of 3 found this helpful)

  I bought this as a surprise for my husband to use in his new truck. He is meticulous in keeping a log of everything that concerns his vehicles. After reading the reviews, I thought this would be perfect for his use, and it has proved to be just the right size to go in the glove box as well as being sturdy with strong binding and tough pages.

• I Now ENjoy Writing Notes 'Coz of These  Jun 21, 2009 (2 of 2 found this helpful)

  Even years and years of schooling did not make me so keen on writing notes. Finally, I am studying for my boards. The least I want to have is yet another stack of papers and big bulky notebook to read for the last days before my 3 big tests. Then, I remembered my then-boyfriend (now my husband) giving me a 'chequered' moleskine some years ago to inspire me to explore my ideas. It was such a beautiful notebook with beautiful associations and history. So I thought I could try the ruled one and see if it helps me for my occasional notes during study. It sure did. I am nearing one of my big days and I need all the memory aids but one that is associated with lightness and is manageable. This is the one to go with, especially if you're not a fan of writing notes when you study. This is different. It is small. So your organization comes in chunks which is just wonderful for the brain. The hard cover is great for shelving and the paper is beautiful. I have used 3 of these so far. 2 are sitting on my desk. About to open the 4th one now as I go on with my studies.