LEUCHTTURM1917 - Pocket Notepad A6-184 Ruled Micro-Perforated Pages, Black

I've been using Moleskine notebooks for maybe 8 or more years and within that time, the company, Modo E Modo, moved the production from Italy to China. Since then, I've just been completely disappointed. They're complete crap now. Enter Leuchtturm,,, Similar feel to the old German Moleskines and seem like they are better made than the Chinese-made Moleskines. They also have a Table of Contents and numbered pages. I suspect that this one will last much longer (than the new Moleskines) before I have to repair the cover; So that's good. I would give it a shot the next time you need a Moleskine. It almost hurts me to say this, but the Leuchtturm is, so-far, better than the modern Moleskine.

I absolutely love this Pad! If your a reporter, cop, security, etc...you will love this pad too. The hardcover keeps your pad protected and all your notes in place. This is a big deal since we usually are given memo pads at work and don't last very long in our pants or vest pockets. I always feel wasteful when I have to get a new pad after only using two to three dozens sheets or so. The elastic band as mention is quite useful to keep the pad close or as a page mark for quick, last page reference. The back expandable pocket inside the rear cover is very useful to keep any small reference notes or business cards. I personally use it to store special notes for that day that relate to my shift for easy access. I also used this pocket to store a vendor, contractor, or police officer's business card. Later on when I write my report I can pulled the information or card itself and attached it to my report. This pad is very useful and a true eye-catcher. The quality is seen throughout and its very appealing.

I recently received a Moleskine Plain Reporter, 9cm x 14cm to use for work. I prefer reporter-style notebooks, but the Moleskine one was really special. The bound construction, expandable pocket inside the rear cover, and especially the elastic band that keeps it closed made it very user friendly and an excellent companion for four busy days in Asia. On my return, I discovered this very similar notebook from Leuchtturm 1917 here on Amazon. This notebook is slightly less expensive than the Moleskine version, and has a few subtle differences. It is slightly longer (about half an inch), includes a three-page contents section, cover and spine labels for archiving, and subtly numbered pages. The paper is slightly off white with a greenish tinge. The lines and other printing are subtle, and look like they are in grey. Like the Moleskin, this notebook has a leatherette cover, some perforated sheets at the back, an expandable pocket inside the rear cover, and a small flyer describing the design features and telling a short story about the company. It's hard to believe this much thought can go into something like a small notebook, but it really adds to the usefulness over a typical spiral-bound job. Designed in Germany, made in Taiwan. Recommended.

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Perfect for shirt pocket. This reporter-style notebook with Smyth-sewn pages means you can't tear them out, but also means it stands up to abuse. Handy strap holds the notebook closed when not in use. Inside back pocket for small papers. Very well made--it's German, after all

I bought this reporter-style pocket notebook last year on recommendation from friends at the Fountain Pen Network. I started using a fountain pen again, after many years, and was looking for good paper that would stand up to fountain pen ink as well as my hard use. I decided to give the Leuchtturm a try and give my regular Moleskine notebooks a break. The Leuchtturm is slightly larger than the Moleskine. It isn't a lot, but the fit in a shirt pocket or the back pocket of my jeans is slightly tighter. It isn't a deal-breaker, but is something to note. This is a good notebook and the paper is very good. It holds up to use with my Parker 51 fountain pens and Noodler's Bulletproof Black ink just fine. I also use Noodler's Blue when I want contrast from my other notes. The binding is well made and the notebook lays flat when open. The back pocket also works as advertised. The cover and binding are of good quality too. One interesting item is that the pages come pre-numbered, which I didn't expect. There is also a pre-printed Table of Contents/Index at the front of the notebook that is handy. However, for a premium notebook, the pre-printed page numbers are partially clipped -- presumably an artifact of the mechanical cutting process used to produce the fine page edge. So, although I like the high-quality paper, the fit and finish leave a little to be desired. It isn't bad enough to pan the product, but it did leave me thinking that my Moleskine reporter-style notebooks are just fine for my application. If I stick with Noodler's Bulletproof Black, the lesser paper quality of the Moleskine will not be an issue. The size of the Moleskine (just slightly smaller) fits my lifestyle better too.

Ordered this for my son, and he loved it he will use it for his phlebotomy notes at work. it was delivered super fast and on a Sunday!!

The NY Times writes such fab reviews of products. I'm always inspired by the singular descriptions of the recommended products. This notebook is great, exactly as advertised.

Usual Leuctturm quality in a nsmall package, for occassions when I don't want to carry an A5 book. Prefer hard back and the flip over design makes me feel like a 1950's policeman

Muy práctica. Siempre la llevo en el bolsillo

petit format parfait dans le sac. à sortir dès qu'on quelque chose à noter ; la couverture s'ouvrant sur le dessus permet une aisance dans la prise en main et la rédaction. le papier est de qualité malgré qu'il soit fin. acheté avec la petite accroche pour insérer un stylo

Det är ett bra block. Diskret numrerade sidor som räknar ned, så du vet hur många papper du har kvar.

Praktisches Format, die Farbe macht gute Laune. Hab ich oft einfach in der Tasche dabei, das Gummiband hält Seiten und auch mal ein Erinnerungsstück wie einen Fahrschein zusammen. Dazu hochwertiges Papier.