Moleskine Cahier Journal, Soft Cover, Large (5" x 8.25") Plain/Blank, Brisk Blue, 80 Pages (Set of 3)...

I like to keep a journal when I travel, and these smaller Moleskines are just right for that. I always tuck at least a few things into the little pocket on the back cover. Ive tried cheaper ones with fewer pages, but I end up running out of room on a 2-3 week trip. If you really Iike to write when you travel, simply bring a couple more along.

These Moleskine Cahier Journals have a nice cover that is pliable enough to be slid into a pocket or purse. The size of these (3.5" x 5.5") is perfect for on-the-go drawing when out. 64 Pages is plenty for me and I like them unlined. The pages are a bit thin if you want to use markers or gel pens as it does bleed through to the back. And if pressing hard with colored pencils, it does leave impressions on the next page. I'm not that happy that the price dropped $3 since I bought them two weeks ago but good for you for getting them cheaper! Overall, a nice journal.

Ive found these small Moleskines to be perfect for daily use and travel and transportation! It can be difficult to lug around the regular sized sketchbook with a hardcover, so this is a great alternative. The brown cover does pick up fingerprints though if youve got sweaty, oily, or lotion on your hands.

For those of you struggling about these notebooks versus field notes... I will tell you many custom options available. For the rest of us... if you need a notebook today... these are an excellent option and I am still enjoying them. Occasionally my kids will sneak in some random art in the middle of the book like an Easter egg or secret treasure. Love it because they do

If you're reading this review, there's a good chance you've owned a Moleskine product previously. If that's the case, you get exactly what you'd expect from these Cahier journals. The paper is the same make and quality as their hard binding products and the "softback" type as well. The binding on these is a lot simpler and is similar to to a simple magazine binding (the type that uses staples in the center, not the glued type) except these are actually stitched together, which makes for something of a rustic feel. The cover is a pressed cardboard material as opposed to the typical Moleskine leather-type substance. It is durable and unlike the typical cover, you can actually write on these with typical writing instruments (pen, pencil, etc) which can be quite useful for personalizing your Moleskine. I rather like this style of cover and own both the red and the natural brown kraft. The red is a bit more muted than the red leatherette Moleskines, but it still has a very rich look. There is a flap on the inside back cover for storage, but don't expect to put a lot back there. These come with 3 individual journals, which makes them rather economical for various purposes. The size is exactly as described in the dimensions section and is a very comfortable size for writing and general use. (Some of the small moleskines are difficult to write in unless you are sitting at a desk, or even then if your hands are large like mine). I have unlined Cahiers that I use as sketchbooks and they're great for that purpose. To some extent, this different cover type makes these Moleskines the ones I turn to most often when I just want to put pen or pencil to paper. Someone else voiced disappointment in the paper of their cahier for sketching. I'm comparing 3 different Moleskines and there may be slightly more texture to the unlined cahier in front of me compared to a ruled standard hardback and a graphpaper softback. It is very subtle. I've been using pencil in this sketchbook and it is absolutely wonderful for taking the graphite. It really does give excellent control while still maintaining a smooth texture (as opposed to thicker art pads I own which have too much texture for my taste). I also own a ruled cahier kraft medium sized and red ruled cahier and there is absolutely no difference I can feel in the papers of the lined cahier and standard Moleskines. Your mileage may vary, of course. Great sketchbook IMHO. No complaints at all. Enjoy!