A Moleskine notebook can accompany your lecture notes, help you organise a work project, serve as a personal journal or provide space for sketches. However, its smart appearance alone does not guarantee that it will suit you day to day. An awkwardly large format, paper that is incompatible with your pen or an overly uniform multipack can quickly turn an appealing purchase into an impractical notebook.
A large Moleskine notebook offers plenty of writing space, but it also takes up more room in your bag. For meetings, classes or frequent travel, a pocket-sized format will often be easier to keep close at hand. By contrast, architects, writers and designers will appreciate the extra space for developing an idea without having to turn the page every two minutes.
The term Moleskine XXL notebook should therefore reflect a specific need: working layouts, mind maps, long-term projects or large-scale sketches. For use on the go, it may simply become a bulky item.
Ruled pages are ideal for reports, lists and continuous writing. A Moleskine squared notebook is better suited to tables, diagrams, plans and precise drawings. Blank pages, meanwhile, offer welcome freedom for drawing, collage work or creative journaling.
A ruled Moleskine notebook is therefore not necessarily the best choice for drawing. Conversely, a completely blank notebook may be less practical for taking notes quickly or keeping your handwriting neatly aligned.
A Moleskine notebook set can be a good way to separate different uses: work, studies, personal ideas or travel. However, check the size, cover and ruling of each notebook. A set of three ruled notebooks will not necessarily replace a sketchbook or a squared notebook intended for planning.
Remember to check the exact dimensions rather than relying solely on the “large” or “extra-large” label. An extra-large model measuring 190 × 250 mm, for example, offers generous space but will not fit in every pouch.
Your choice of pages should mainly depend on how you work:
For a professional notebook, an elastic closure, bookmark and 180° lay-flat opening can make all the difference during a meeting. An expandable inner pocket also keeps receipts, cards or a few loose sheets close at hand.
Several references use 70 gsm acid-free ivory paper. This weight is generally suitable for everyday writing, but it is best to test your pen on a page at the back of the notebook: some inks can bleed through thinner paper. For more intensive use or with a fountain pen, some editions feature 100 gsm paper, such as the Casa Batlló collection.
A hard cover offers better protection for the pages in a bag and is suited to users who rely on their notebook frequently. Lighter in weight, a soft cover will generally be more comfortable to carry. Depending on the reference, product details may mention materials sourced from responsibly managed forests and controlled sources, with FSC certification. This refers to the paper supply chain; it does not necessarily mean that the product as a whole is certified.
Why this choice suits this profile : this set of three notebooks lets you separate your projects without buying several references individually: classes, work and personal notes can each have their own notebook.
The contents are clearly defined: three large notebooks with ruled pages, rather than an assortment that is difficult to organise.
Hard cover, 70 gsm acid-free ivory paper, visible stitching and 16 detachable sheets at the back.
Why this choice suits this profile : its Casa Batlló-inspired design will appeal to lovers of art, architecture and beautiful stationery, particularly those looking for a gift idea.
The artistic presentation is backed by practical features: large format, ruled pages and 100 gsm paper.
Fabric hard cover, elastic closure, bookmark, inner pocket and 180° lay-flat opening.
Why this choice suits this profile : its extra-large grid is ideal for architects, designers, students and professionals who organise data or create diagrams.
The generous surface is paired with precise squared ruling, so you choose this format for how you will use it, not simply for its appearance.
70 gsm acid-free ivory paper, black soft cover, expandable pocket, elastic closure and 180° lay-flat opening.
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A large ruled model is suitable for regular, detailed writing. If you would like to add tickets, photographs or small mementoes, choose a reference with an expandable inner pocket. For a more creative approach, a notebook with blank pages will give you greater freedom.
It is best suited to quick notes, lists and reminders. For full lecture notes or meeting minutes, a large format will generally offer more space. A pocket squared model can nevertheless be very practical for calculations, small diagrams and timetables you need to carry with you every day.
It all depends on how often it is used, the type of cover and storage conditions. To keep it in good condition, avoid moisture, excessive heat and direct sunlight. Do not pull too hard on the elastic closure, and test markers on a page before starting an important project. Notebooks containing small parts, such as an elastic closure or ribbon, should be kept out of reach of children under three years of age.