Is it really as bad as they say?

[79spitfire]

I have one of the sketching Moleskines, and due to the thicker paper there is no bleedthrough. I specifically got it for doodling.

The paper is substantially thicker, and there are fewer pages. I wish I had bought more, as they were on a clearance sale

[Jolltax]

I bought the Moleskine (Soft Large Plain - Moleskine Classic) notebook from Waterstones at £13.99. This was before I had done my research (!). I won't make the same mistake again, horrible bleed through with even moderately wet pens plus the leather cover is breaking away from its lining and looks a mess after less than 1 week. AVOID!




My fault for not doing my research.

Jolltax

[Titivillus]

This is hte biggest problem with Moleskine in that there is such a wide variability. I found that the earlier pocket versions that were not made in china have better quality paper and is why I purchased about a dozen of them over time from a local store. I'm using the calendar that was junk with some FPs except my fine 51. I like the form and have tried other replacements and just didn't like them.

[bec11mort]

There's definitely a lot of variability with Moleskine paper. I have a large collection of Moleskines (mostly from before I used fountain pens exclusively) and while some of them can't handle double-sided writing, even with a dry ink an EF nib, others can. I have a few of the large format with grid lines that can handle even the wettest inks with no problem.

[Mags]

They did produce a limited edition with thicker paper a bit glossy and stitched paper. It was almost a univ journal and red hard cover. $30 and no longer available. I wish I had 10 more.

[erpe]

I bought the Moleskine (Soft Large Plain - Moleskine Classic) notebook from Waterstones at £13.99. This was before I had done my research (!). I won't make the same mistake again, horrible bleed through with even moderately wet pens plus the leather cover is breaking away from its lining and looks a mess after less than 1 week. AVOID!

Is this a 240 page version? This paper is even thinner than the regular pocket (192 pages). The 240 version even has trouble with the widely advised gelpens like Uniball 207 and Pilot G2. I use this one only with ballpoint (Parker).

[Jolltax]

Is this a 240 page version? This paper is even thinner than the regular pocket (192 pages). The 240 version even has trouble with the widely advised gelpens like Uniball 207 and Pilot G2. I use this one only with ballpoint (Parker).

I am pretty sure its the 192 page version, I can;t really find anything to properly identify it. I have updated my post above with a photo and here is a quick snap of the outside cover in case anyone can identify it better than me!

[sharmon202]

What kids of things do you write for the 1000 words a day? How many pages is 1000 words a day?

[sharmon202]

What other items have you found? I have had not problems with Rhodia and other more pricey paper but would love to find an equivalent for less moola.