What’s so good about Moleskin notebooks? 8 reasons why the Moleskin notebook is so attractive

Moleskine notebooks have a reputation. A big one. And while they aren’t cheap laptops (nor are they that expensive) they are extremely attractive and popular. But if you were to ask people why they are so popular, most of them wouldn’t know. And those who do know have one too, and they will tell you many different reasons.

For those thinking of buying one, here are 8 reasons why Moleskine notebooks are so popular.

1. The most obvious and well-known reason is that these notebooks were used by the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Vincent van Gogh, among others. They were used quite a bit on his travels and were used frequently.

2. They are very durable. The cover does a great job of protecting the paper inside. And the link resists a lot of use and time.

3. They lie flat. As an artist or writer, there is nothing more distracting than struggling with a notebook to keep it open while writing or drawing. The Moleskine lays flat, which is ideal for drawing and writing.

4. They come in many different sizes. You can get them small enough to fit in your back pocket or get one that is the size of your typical notebook.

5. They also come in different formats. There are different styles of notebooks. You can get them with blank pages, lined pages, or even gridded pages.

While these are good reasons on their own to wear a moleskin, the following reasons are the real reason why they are so attractive.

6. They wear well. The allure of the Moleskine notebook really comes to light once it becomes a “used” notebook. A small notebook that sits in someone’s pocket for some time begins to take shape and changes shape to fit in the pocket and against the body. It’s almost like it adapts and changes shape. In a good way. It becomes comfortable.

7. Have a complete Moleskine. As mentioned above, there is something extremely satisfying about filling a Moleskine. The charm of it all really comes out when you look at the worn binding and full pages. Fill several of these and it makes the effect even better.

8. Everyone has their own reason. As artists and writers, many people have their little quirks. For example, some artists only get inspired when using a certain pencil. Or some writers can only type on an old typewriter. These things that seem mundane and meaningless to others are a muse for many artists. And that’s where the Moleskines also fall in love with some. It becomes a kind of motivator. An inspiration.

So if you are considering buying a Moleskine notebook, if it looks appealing to you, then get one. Try it for a while and let it grow on you. Eventually, you will see the charm and attractiveness that everyone raves about. Even if you don’t stick with that particular type of notebook, at least you’ll have a better understanding.