Moleskine Classic Notebook, Large, Ruled, Black, Hard Cover (5 x 8.25)The Forest Stewardship Council

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!

Great notebook with lots of pages! Exactly as described and what you expect

My favorite everything notebook, still looks good because it’s black it doesn’t stain and material is durable.

LONG STORY SHORT:I love these. I have been journalling and writing in Moleskine notebooks for over 15 years. During some seasons of life, I wrote in one every day. When my wife got pregnant recently, I decided to write a journal of my thoughts feelings and musings during the 9 months of pregnancy, and give him the journal on his 18th birthday. There was no doubt what kind of journal I'd be using for such an important undertaking.PROS-Great quality. Constructed well, great materials, great paper quality.-The paper is "soft" if that makes any sense. You really can feel that the quality is on a different level from the everyday paper that you're used to writing on.-Strong binding that lasts throughout many openings and closings, when writing 1-3 pages per day. I've used several different kinds of journals over the years, including many Moleskine knockoffs. Most of them don't fully hold up by the time you finish writing in the journal. This one always has.-Good quality elastic band to keep it closed.-Little folder pocket in the back, why? Who knows. But you can put stuff in there.-Braided "book mark" ribbon. Soft and doesn't fray. If it does, you can re-burn the edge and you're back in business.-Front page has a "In case of loss, please return to:" section. I lost one one time...and someone returned it...so that was nice.CONS-Some knockoffs come with 2 bookmark ribbons. Why you'd need two in a journal...I wouldn't know. But this one only has 1-The "In case of loss, please return to:" section in the front of the book has an additional line for "As a reward: $ ____________. That's always bugged me. First of all, I think people should return these sorts of things out of the kindness of their own heart. Second of all, how can you put a value on something you haven't written yet. First thing you do is put your name and number in there, and that you'll give someone $1000 if they return it to you?? what if you lose it before you've written anything in it?! are you contractually obligated by your reward line?! What if you put $5....and then end up writing in the notebook the calculations that make time travel possible?! Then you lose it...and some dude finds it and decides $5 isn't worth his time...and throws it in the river! ....I'm no historian, but I bet that's happened before. The time travel thing.Just return the notebook people. It probably means something to someone. Be good to one another.Are you still reading this? What were we talking about?....oh yeah. The Moleskine. Buy it. It's good.

I've been keeping daily journal entries for the past four years, and this was the first time I've gone with a Moleskine journal. So here is what I've noticed:Right off the bat, you can tell that this is a well-made journal. It's very sturdy with crisp pages, a nice elastic band, and a handy bookmark that I've tugged on a couple of times (unintentionally) and it has stayed. The pages have very little bleed-through with ink despite the fact that they are so thin. I'm also a fan of the yellowed look. The warmness of that color under lamplight makes writing in this journal relaxing. I have literally traveled around the world with this journal in my bag and despite all the jostling and cramming, it has maintained its shape perfectly.There is no doubt that Moleskine makes high-quality journals, but I won't give it five stars because I still think it is overpriced compared to comparable journals on the market if you are willing to do a little digging. Plus, the first page drives me a little crazy because about a quarter inch of it is stuck to the second page making it a pain to write on those first couple of pages since they do not fold down properly. I realize this is nitpicking a little bit, but I feel like this is something that could be easily avoided in manufacturing.If you have a couple of extra dollars to spend on a journal, get this and don't think twice. If you want to be more frugal, shop around a bit, but you can't go wrong with this notebook.

Bought this notebook for my wife. She loves it! Here's what she said: "It's some of the best moleskine paper I've ever had! None of my pens bleed through, and the ghosting isn't bad at all. I can even use my fountain pen! The new Moleskine paper really is better."