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The Journal of Genius You will not go wrong with Moleskine.I've tried the hardbound pocket journal of the same material, then the journalist style notebook of the same material and then the soft bound. With the notebook, it comes with a tiny little pamphlet on the history of the Moleskine journal. It has been THE notebook for Monet, Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway. With a Moleskine notebook in your possession, you are holding in your hands, the notebook that gave us the world's greatest geniuses in art and literature. This notebook is the oldest in the world. Get ready to marvel at your own genius when you use Moleskine. 05/20/2010
Review Summary: Moleskine Ruled GENERAL:5.25" w x 8" h, 240 pages.5" in overall thicknessThread BoundRibbon- dark brownCOVER:Rounded EdgesLeathery FeelCover Page- A place to write contact info if lost and a potential reward to finderElastic, black ribbon used to closePAGES:Color: Slightly creamy, Off-WhiteLines: Faded Black (Grey)- Doesn't compete for attention with your writingSpacing- Guessing 1/4 of an inch or .6 cm, A comfortable spacingPaper: Smooth, Easy to write, Doesn't seem to bleed when I write with gel inkBACK POCKET:Good for scrap papers, cards, and other small things that lie flat. Spans the entire back cover and expands, at most an inch.OPINION:I've been using these notebooks for some time now. I like how moleskines lie flat, giving me enough room to write, unlike other notebooks where I had to strain my hand and the notebook spine whenever writing on the left page.I travel often and accumulate plane tickets, bus passes, and scrap paper/napkin writings (those moments where you have a brilliant idea but nowhere else to jot it down) in the back pocket. I have no trouble writing with it in my lap, on the go.No, it doesn't have magical powers of genius (as some reviewer mentioned). If only, if only... TT~TTPRICE:These notebooks are, at least to me, a bit pricey. A cheaper alternative (about $5) is to get a medium sized piccadilly essential notebook (google it). It looks incredibly similar design and is as durable. It is slightly lesser in quality, though. It's cover lacks the leathery feel. The lines are slightly darker. The paper is stiffer, too. A pretty good "knock-off" for people on a budget. O~O; But with borders going out of business, I see less and less of them.I buy mine for around $8 with membership promotion coupons from my local art store (blicks). Free membership to students and teachers, too. >w< So I guess people could snag some for less if their bookstores/ art stores offer discounts.---OVERALL:If you purchase this notebook, I'm sure you'd be happy with it. 09/15/2011
It's a Moleskine! What more do I need to say? It's the world's greatest notebook, and Walmart offers it for the world's lowest price. Thanks Walmart. 02/25/2011
Best price for Moleskine Notebooks Super durable, quality notebooks with elastic to close, as well as a bookmark attached. Walmart has the best price for this authentic product and fast shipping! 04/03/2012