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product_id: 1511217
title: "Classic Notebook, Large, Plain, Black, Hard Cover (5 x 8.25)"
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price: "₨857"
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# 192 acid-free ivory pages - premium writing surface 5 x 8.25 inches - portable large size Elastic closure & hardcover - durable protection Classic Notebook, Large, Plain, Black, Hard Cover (5 x 8.25)

**Brand:** moleskine
**Price:** ₨857
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Capture brilliance anywhere, anytime — the notebook that means business.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Classic Notebook, Large, Plain, Black, Hard Cover (5 x 8.25) by moleskine
- **How much does it cost?** ₨857 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- moleskine enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted moleskine brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Hardcover with elastic band and rounded corners ensures your ideas stay safe and stylish.
- • **Organize with Ease:** Expandable inner pocket stores notes, receipts, or inspiration—never lose a thought again.
- • **Premium Ivory Paper:** 192 acid-free, 70gsm pages crafted for smooth writing with fountain pens or pencils—no bleed-through.
- • **Sleek, Travel-Ready Design:** Slim 5x8.25” size fits effortlessly in your bag for on-the-go creativity.
- • **Iconic Legacy & Craftsmanship:** Join a global community of professionals and creatives who trust Moleskine’s timeless quality.

## Overview

The Moleskine Classic Large Plain Notebook features a durable black hardcover with elastic closure, 192 acid-free ivory pages optimized for various writing tools, and an expandable inner pocket. Measuring 5 x 8.25 inches, it’s designed for professionals and creatives who demand a reliable, stylish companion for journaling, note-taking, and sketching—trusted worldwide for its craftsmanship and timeless appeal.

## Description

Product Description This basic, yet classic Large Plain notebook is one of the best-selling Moleskine notebooks. This reliable travel companion, perfect for sketches, thoughts and passing notes, has a cardboard bound cover with rounded corners, acid free paper, a bookmark, an elastic closure and an expandable inner pocket that contains the Moleskine history. Specifications: - Layout: Plain Paper- Dimensions: 5" x 8-1/4"- Hard Cover with elastic closure and bookmark ribbon.- Color: Black- Pages: 192- Paper Weight: 70 gsm/47 lb.; FSC Certified Paper; Acid-Free (pH Neutral)- Internal Accordion Pocket desertcart.com Moleskine Notebook & Journals Comparison Series Classic Notebooks Evernote Smart Notebooks Classic Notebooks - Reporter Volant Notebooks Cahier Notebooks Brief Description The Moleskine icon. Always at the ready, these thread-bound classic notebooks capture your thoughts, drafts, sketches, notes, appointments, contacts, or anything else you choose. Write, sketch, or draw in the specially designed Evernote Notebooks by Moleskine. Take a photo of any page in this Moleskine notebook with the Evernote Page Camera and it instantly becomes digital so that you can save it, search it and share it with the world. The Moleskine Pocket Ruled Reporter notebook has a cover that flip opens at the top, detachable pages at the back for quick notes on the spot and can be used both horizontally and vertically. A colored collection of soft cover notebooks and journals ideal for everyday use. Volant notebooks come packed in sets of two, consisting of two different shades of the same colour. It's a notebook so lightweight you'll forget about it - until you need it. The journals for day-to-day use, Cahier notebooks each have a heavy duty cardboard cover with visible stitching on the spine that matches the cover color. Slim, soft and light - Cahier journals suit any occasion, and come packaged in sets of three. 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& Cadmium Orange, XL Plain Orange/Yellow & Cadmium Orange, XL Ruled Orange/Yellow & Cadmium Orange Pink/Purple XS Plain Brilliant Violet Hard cover, XS Ruled Brilliant Violet Hard cover, Pkt Plain Brilliant Violet Hard cover, Pkt Ruled Brilliant Violet Hard cover, Pkt Squared Brilliant Violet Hard cover, LG Plain Brilliant Violet Hard cover, LG Ruled Brilliant Violet Hard cover, LG Squared Brilliant Violet Hard cover, XS Plain Magenta Hard cover, XS Ruled Magenta Hard cover, Pkt Plain Magenta Hard cover, Pkt Ruled Magenta Hard cover, Pkt Squared Magenta Hard cover, LG Plain Magenta Hard cover, LG Ruled Magenta Hard cover, LG Squared Magenta Hard cover XS Plain Brilliant & Light Violet, XS Plain Pink Magenta & Magenta, XS Ruled Brilliant & Light Violet, XS Ruled Pink Magenta & Magenta, Pkt Plain Brilliant & Light Violet, Pkt Plain Pink Magenta & Magenta, Pkt Ruled Brilliant & Light Violet, Pkt Ruled Pink Magenta & Magenta, LG Plain Brilliant & Light Violet, LG Plain Pink Magenta & 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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- Moleskine Srl creates and sells FSC-certified products See more

Review: Detailed or not, your choice - Two reviews a fast one and a very detailed one. Fast review: Nice amount of pages, sleek and resistant cover, good quality paper, useful internal pouch. Very detailed one: So, let's truly examine this notebook. First of all, this is not my first time having a moleskine, therefore, some things I could truly test since some time. Let's begin with the paper. A thing that many complain is about the paper quality, and truly, it's not bad. Maybe a little thin for some persons, but definitely not bad. The paper has also a kind of light yellowish hue to itself, so if you are writing, or even reading something you wrote down and you're under a strong sun, it isn't a problem. The second thing that some complain is that the paper doesn't hold ink very well and it smears a lot. Truth is, depends. I already tried a good sort of pens, nib pens and fountain pens on this one. I had problems just with one specific pen that had liquid ink, but I had problems with this pen on every notebook I had, therefore, I don't think this aplies. Seriously, if you buy one, take the first page to test it and find the pen - or pencil; a 4B will do very nice to draw in this kind of paper - you're more comfortable and go with it. Now for the cover. It is very resistant and it surely can take and especially, give, a beating. When a doofus - that you have the misfortune of calling a friend - destroys - on purpose - not only the drawing you spent hours to make and was in the middle of inking with a nib pen, but also, almost twenty pages of your notebook, it will be nice to hear the loud sound of the full cover hitting his face. Seriously, not only you'll be sure that it hurt, but as well that your cover is intact. Still on the cover, it's also pretty simple, but nice enough to call attention - if you're looking for it or not - and pass as a book if you put it into your bookshelf. The rubberband that holds the cover is also one of the best qualities I ever saw. You can leave it in the sun for hours and multiple times and it will still hold the cover. On a last note, the page mark ribbon is smooth to the touch. To end this babbling, it's an excelent notebook. Sure thing it's just a notebook, but it's a good quality one that can endure many probations. Ah! One more thing. I know it's pretty but it is still a notebook, write in it.
Review: Amazing notebook, best one I’ve ever used! - There’s not much I can say about this in terms of usability or innovation, as at its core it’s simply a notebook. However, when looking at the creative choices, the unboxing experience, and the craft of the notebook, it makes you realize that this is an amazing product that anybody and everybody should own. The craftsmanship of this notebook makes you feel like an adventurer, business person, and professional writer all-in-one. It seems to be a pleather material, not quite leather, but I’m no expert. The paper is somewhat thin, but not at all fragile. I write in this with a ballpoint pen, and I’m a hard writer, meaning I put a lot of pressure on the paper. I haven’t poked a hole in a page so far! The unboxing experience of this notebook was honestly really great. The label paper that describes the product is re-usable, the backside of it allows you to write down places you’ve traveled, the mode of transportation, experiences, and more. The “manual” or introduction paper is excellent, it gives you this amazing story about the moleskine, but I won’t spoil it. Overall, this is a notebook I’d recommend to everyone. My only gripe is how small it is, but after a day or two of using it, you get used to it. The size is only an issue initially for writing, but it’s perfect for traveling and jotting down notes quickly, which is what I primarily use it for.

## Features

- CLASSIC MOLESKINE NOTEBOOK: Moleskine classic notebooks are perfect notebooks for writing journals, a daily diary, or note taking in college classes or meetings. Moleskine notebooks are beloved by travelers & bullet journalists for their slim design.
- DURABLE COVER & ELASTIC CLOSURE: Hold writing projects & notes in your Moleskine notebook with an elastic closure band & inner storage folders. Leather-like classic Moleskine cover & thick, ivory paper pages are perfect for writing with fountain pens.
- GIFT QUALITY NOTEBOOKS: Moleskine planners, journals and notebooks come in hardcover or softcover and colors like black, red, blue, green and brown. The binding and cover have a durable finish, designed for daily journaling, writing and sketching.
- DELUXE QUALITY PAGES: Moleskine's thick, ivory paper pages in a hardcover Moleskine notebook, softcover Moleskine notebook, cahier or volant journal, or Moleskine planner are perfectly textured for writing with a ballpoint pen, fountain pen, or pencil.
- MOLESKINE QUALITY: We're dedicated to culture, travel, memory, imagination, & personal identity—both physical & digital. We bring this commitment to our notebooks, bags, apps & smart pens & notebooks.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | 8883701143 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,015 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #208 in Hardcover Executive Notebooks |
| Brand | Moleskine |
| Color | Black |
| Cover Material | Leather |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,873) |
| Date First Available | May 19, 2006 |
| Ink Color | Gray |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 11.3 ounces |
| Item model number | S01143 |
| Manufacturer | Moleskine |
| Manufacturer Part Number | S01143 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.25 x 0.63 x 8.25 inches |
| Ruling | Plain |
| Shape | L Shaped |
| Sheet Size | 5-x-8-inch |
| Size | Large |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Moleskine
- **Color:** Black
- **Cover Material:** Leather
- **Pages:** 240
- **Product Dimensions:** 8.25"L x 5"W x 0.63"Th
- **Ruling Type:** Plain
- **Sheet Size:** 5-x-8-inch
- **Special Feature:** Hard Cover
- **Style:** Plain
- **Theme:** Book

## Images

![Classic Notebook, Large, Plain, Black, Hard Cover (5 x 8.25) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BiGWHeIPL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how many pages?**
A: The pages aren't numbered but it looks to hold about the same amount as a composition notebook of 100 pages. They are thick pieces of paper.

**Q: How many moles is this?**
A: This has one book included.

**Q: do G2 pens bleed through?**
A: I use G2 pens exclusively with my Moleskine and I don't find that they bleed through, BUT there is some ghosting, particularly with the 0.7 or thicker. The 0.38 is good and doesn't have any bleeding or ghosting but it is too fine a point for my preference so I use the 0.5 and that's a happy compromise. Ghosting is negligible, bleed through non-existent... BUT, to be perfectly, candid, I am almost done with my Moleskine and I won't buy another one. Partly because the paper isn't really conducive to any type of pen other than a rollerball (ugh): I primarily use fountain pens and the Moleskine is horrible for those and the gel pens (I only use G2 when I use a gel pen) leaves little globs of gel on the paper so I do get a lot of smudging. Doesn't happen with my Rhodia books (my preference) or the couple of STM (Scribbles that Matter) books I've tried.

**Q: Does this open to lay flat? Do you need anything to hold it down so it lays flat when opened?**
A: It lays flat once it's been opened a few times. I don't remember having any issues with mine when I bought it, and I have it with me right now!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Detailed or not, your choice
*by R***I on June 6, 2012*

Two reviews a fast one and a very detailed one. Fast review: Nice amount of pages, sleek and resistant cover, good quality paper, useful internal pouch. Very detailed one: So, let's truly examine this notebook. First of all, this is not my first time having a moleskine, therefore, some things I could truly test since some time. Let's begin with the paper. A thing that many complain is about the paper quality, and truly, it's not bad. Maybe a little thin for some persons, but definitely not bad. The paper has also a kind of light yellowish hue to itself, so if you are writing, or even reading something you wrote down and you're under a strong sun, it isn't a problem. The second thing that some complain is that the paper doesn't hold ink very well and it smears a lot. Truth is, depends. I already tried a good sort of pens, nib pens and fountain pens on this one. I had problems just with one specific pen that had liquid ink, but I had problems with this pen on every notebook I had, therefore, I don't think this aplies. Seriously, if you buy one, take the first page to test it and find the pen - or pencil; a 4B will do very nice to draw in this kind of paper - you're more comfortable and go with it. Now for the cover. It is very resistant and it surely can take and especially, give, a beating. When a doofus - that you have the misfortune of calling a friend - destroys - on purpose - not only the drawing you spent hours to make and was in the middle of inking with a nib pen, but also, almost twenty pages of your notebook, it will be nice to hear the loud sound of the full cover hitting his face. Seriously, not only you'll be sure that it hurt, but as well that your cover is intact. Still on the cover, it's also pretty simple, but nice enough to call attention - if you're looking for it or not - and pass as a book if you put it into your bookshelf. The rubberband that holds the cover is also one of the best qualities I ever saw. You can leave it in the sun for hours and multiple times and it will still hold the cover. On a last note, the page mark ribbon is smooth to the touch. To end this babbling, it's an excelent notebook. Sure thing it's just a notebook, but it's a good quality one that can endure many probations. Ah! One more thing. I know it's pretty but it is still a notebook, write in it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing notebook, best one I’ve ever used!
*by B***T on December 3, 2021*

There’s not much I can say about this in terms of usability or innovation, as at its core it’s simply a notebook. However, when looking at the creative choices, the unboxing experience, and the craft of the notebook, it makes you realize that this is an amazing product that anybody and everybody should own. The craftsmanship of this notebook makes you feel like an adventurer, business person, and professional writer all-in-one. It seems to be a pleather material, not quite leather, but I’m no expert. The paper is somewhat thin, but not at all fragile. I write in this with a ballpoint pen, and I’m a hard writer, meaning I put a lot of pressure on the paper. I haven’t poked a hole in a page so far! The unboxing experience of this notebook was honestly really great. The label paper that describes the product is re-usable, the backside of it allows you to write down places you’ve traveled, the mode of transportation, experiences, and more. The “manual” or introduction paper is excellent, it gives you this amazing story about the moleskine, but I won’t spoil it. Overall, this is a notebook I’d recommend to everyone. My only gripe is how small it is, but after a day or two of using it, you get used to it. The size is only an issue initially for writing, but it’s perfect for traveling and jotting down notes quickly, which is what I primarily use it for.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Notebook, Great Price
*by B***Z on September 13, 2011*

At first I bought Moleskine notebooks simply because of the name attached to them, but I've come to love them more and more with each one I purchase. I've been buying all my Moleskine notebooks from Amazon since they're cheaper than going to any nearby bookstore in town for them. I personally love the size of the large notebooks because they're easier and compact enough to carry around and the pages are just big enough for sketching or writing out my ideas. I don't use the pocket on the back cover, but I appreciate the elastic strap closure for keeping my pages away from the wear and tear of going to my classes. I use my notebooks for note-taking, writing, doodling, and anything else that strikes my fancy. And, the sleek look of an all-black cover looks great and professional. The paper in this notebook is thin, so if you can't stand seeing the ink from the previous page showing through, then this notebook isn't for you. I use Sharpie pens with my Moleskine notebooks because they write extremely smooth on the paper, but I have yet to find a smooth-writing pen that won't bleed through. For the writing and sketching I do, I don't need fancy and/or thicker paper, so the paper contained in this notebook is just fine for me.

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