Customer Reviews

Moleskine Ruled Cahier Journal Black Pocket: set of 3 Ruled Journals

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Excellent alternative to the heavier full-size (same length/width dimensions, with more sheets). These are light-weight, easier to carry in pocket without adding bulk. The rear flap pocket is useful; i carry cash & a credit card there, and no longer carry a wallet, just the notebook. Fits perfectly in shirt pocket.

However, as noted on the front packaging, "64 lined pages, last 16 sheets detachable". This is somewhat confusing. The last 32 pages (16 sheets) are detachable, namely half of notebook. I find this less than ideal, as the sheets are perforated & so can be prone to detaching on their own (when un-wanted), especially if you don't fill up the notebook very fast & are carrying it around a while. Also, the detachable sheets are a little less convenient to write on, as they do not lay flat, but pop up at the point of the perforation.

Would like to see this notebook in all non-detachable pages; or fewer detachable pages; or pages that less easily detach. Otherwise, excellent product.

update, October 2011

I see another reviewer below finds the notebook does not stand up to the rigors of everyday use. My experience has been otherwise. The current notebook has not filled up very fast at all, as i've started using also index cards. Anyways, the point is, it is over a year old, and the cover is very worn. Although the cover has ripped away from the binding at the bottom front, this is less than an inch, and most importantly, the cover is not falling off, but remains pretty sturdily in place. It certainly looks worn, and has elicited the comment that it looks like what Indiana Jones carries around.

This is a nice little notebook. It's thin, light, flexible and adds no bulk. It nearly disappears once its in your pocket.

However, if you're planning to carry it in your back pocket on a day to day basis, you'll find that it doesn't hold up well. I'm an office worker, and the one that I've carried one for about a month is in fairly rough shape. The cover is heavily worn and the pages seems to be a bit loose at the bindings. Also, the pages are, well, paper thin. More like vellum than normal Moleskine notebook paper. I can easily see the previous page's writing through the next, which makes it tough to discern at a quick glance.

I'm sure this would be fine in a purse or bag, but if you plan to keep it in your pocket, you may want to consider the tougher Flexible Reporter notebook instead. It's a bit thicker, about as thick as three of the cahiers stacked together, but is much more sturdy.

I really like this product, it's a nice alternative to the more expensive notebooks. Don't expect the traditional Moleskine feel though, it's a thinner material, but still a high quality product, i've had my set of three for a little more than three months, i take one with me everywhere to jot down stray thoughts and the other two i fill with writings that my wife takes with her her when she goes on trips. I am very pleased with the professional look and feel of these notebooks, and i recommend this product to anyone looking for a journal with a nice look and feel to have around. I do miss the elastic closure of the other Moleskine models, but a very nice price for a very nice pack of notebooks

Overall, this is a nice little notebook, but "64 lined pages" is actually 32 physical pages, with lines on both sides of each page. They should be more explicit.

Although the size of this notebook is perfect to have a notepad handy at all times, it didn't hold up to life in my back or front pocket long enough for the price. The cover tended to wear out from the friction of moving around in my pocket and the detachable pages detached prematurely so I ended up not keeping any notes that I wanted to keep long term in the notebook. I eventually found some mini composition books at the local dollar store (available on amazon also). The first of three has lasted 5 months in my back pocket with no sign of falling apart and no pages lost.

I've been using these little notebooks for years and could not live without them! They're small and flexible enough to fit anywhere (pocket, purse or briefcase), and the pages are easy to write on (they open flat). I've even started giving them as stocking stuffers, and everyone loves them.

I just went to Target and got a knock off of these (3 pack) for 3 bucks. The only difference is there's no back pocket- for which I'm using 2 paperclips (or you could staple a thick piece of cardstock and staple around it). Just an idea if you don't want to pay all the money for the name.

I've been using Moleskin notebooks, in one form or another since 2005. I can't say enough good things about them. I use them as journals; As a photographer I keep them in my camera bags for note taking, and for recording and storing of travel related expenses. I've also given them away as gifts. I love them, in both the hard cover, as well as soft covers. A couple of my hard cover moleskins have broken at the spine but that's because I crush the heck out of them in my camera bags. I use them, and open them too far being a left-handed writer. This does not prevent me from purchasing more. They are to me a luxury I can't do without.

If you don't need to "write in the rain," then these are a good option. They are slim and good quality, without the annoying spiral binding of many notebooks.

Ah, moleskines. Ridiculously overpriced, but just enough better in quality and simplicity to get bought anyway. I mistakenly combined them with a fisher bullet pen, and now am hopelessly addicted. I take the time to cover mine with clear, wide, packing tape. It vastly reduces the wear and tear since I carry mine everywhere and they go in and out of my pocket frequently. It would be nice if they made a waterproof version of this style, since mine tend to get soggy when I'm making notes in the shower.