Show us your notebook

[Legion]

I decided I wanted a more "personalised" notebook for EDC, so I made this up from strop leftovers.

It is just a leather cover which is designed to fit those thin Moleskine cahier books. I like them because the pages are perforated, so if you want to give someone your number, or leave them a note, they tear out easily. Once the book is used up it is just a matter of sliding it out (it is held in with a thin thong of kangaroo leather) and popping a new one into the cover. I really like the look and texture of the leather as well, because it came from the edge of the hide so it has a few wrinkles and growth lines and stuff.

Anyway, that is my new one. What do you carry?

[Hidesuru]

I don't carry one all the time, though I have a moleskine daily planner that I keep around. Thats a very nice looking cover you made yourself, though.

[DogHair]

Clairefontaine 8x11, goes with me everywhere all day. If I write something down it's in there. This one's almost full so I'll be ordering soon.

[hugh4]

One of the small black moleskins is with me everyday

[Argonaut]

Clairefontaine 9X14 cm pocket notebook. This has turned out to be the best notepad I have ever purchased. I read a review of them from a military member that was using one for field notes in Afghanistan. I figured if it could stand up to that abuse, it would be perfect for my trades. It has held up admirably, I have another that came in the pack as this one is almost full. I plan to include quite a few more on my next Goulet's order. This goes with me everywhere and is on my person an average of 14 to 18 hours a day. The little cheapo spiral pads were good for a week tops. This one has been with me since October.

[hugh4]

I'm gonna have to check that out Jason. It looks like it's a very quality made notebook. I'm pretty rough on them, as I can see you are too, so I have no doubt that it'll hold up on the job.

What sort of paper do they use in their notebooks?

[Ptroiani]

Nice cover! Bravo!

Regards,

Paul

[Argonaut]

I'm gonna have to check that out Jason. It looks like it's a very quality made notebook. I'm pretty rough on them, as I can see you are too, so I have no doubt that it'll hold up on the job.

What sort of paper do they use in their notebooks?

I'm not much of an expert on the paper, but here ya go, http://www.gouletpens.com/Small_Blac..._p/c734160.htm

[litework]

I use several journals at work...my Rhodia Webbie most recently replaced the Exacompta that I had been using.

[nemo]

Usually a small one in the hip pocket (Rhodia 7.5 x 12 cm), this one has been used 120 days + four countries and is being retired today.

[celestino]

Fantastic work, mate! Looks great!

[Alacrity59]

I'm carrying a Moleskine 9x14 cnm with 64 pages . . .similar wear but only over cities rather than countries. Made in china but fountain pen friendly paper. . . but now . . .having several Rhodia pads on hand . . . I wonder about the Rhodia version.

[gearchow]

What a interesting thread! Thanks for starting it David. I'm thinking how cool it would be to have my own little book...

-jim

[rickboone1]

Clairefontaine 9X14 cm pocket notebook. This has turned out to be the best notepad I have ever purchased. I read a review of them from a military member that was using one for field notes in Afghanistan. I figured if it could stand up to that abuse, it would be perfect for my trades. It has held up admirably, I have another that came in the pack as this one is almost full. I plan to include quite a few more on my next Goulet's order. This goes with me everywhere and is on my person an average of 14 to 18 hours a day. The little cheapo spiral pads were good for a week tops. This one has been with me since October.

I have one of these. A 3 pack is pretty cheap. Often, my planner is my notebook.

[mikefromsac]

Since I use fountain pens, Moleskine doesn't work too well (feathering, bleed-through, etc.). I use Rhodia and Clarifontaine in a variety of sizes. The paper is very fountain pen friendly. I always have around a 3" x 4" in a pocket and usually others in my iPad bag, briefcase, and around the house and office. I'm never without a fountain pen and pad of some sort.

[Legion]

Usually a small one in the hip pocket (Rhodia 7.5 x 12 cm), this one has been used 120 days + four countries and is being retired today.

Haha. That looks great. That is why I made the leather cover for mine. You can still shove it in your pocket or whatever, but it will keep it in one piece a bit longer.

[TOB9595]

I forget if this was a DAY PLANNER cover or???
It amazes me that the monogram TOB is still attached...THis is probably 20 yrs old now...or more
Anyways it has held a small MOLESKINE for several generations.


I use a lined, not the calender nowadays


phone number book is replaced with a thin year by month calender


Still very useful and goes with me everywhere in back pocket or cargo...Since I retired and no more binder clip.


I've been wanting a CIAK with the two color front and back that is two pads in one.
That would make my day...BUT haven't found them in States and off shore is too $ey

THAT IS A VERY NICE COVER YOU MADE WITH THE LEATHER and the ROO thong. Well done!
Tom

[bobkhan]

Not talented enough to make my own notebook cover, but I got one of these in Flight Jacket color for Christmas since I always carry Cahiers in my pocket. It is very nice and the customer service is good to go.

[Legion]

Not talented enough to make my own notebook cover, but I got one of these in Flight Jacket color for Christmas since I always carry Cahiers in my pocket. It is very nice and the customer service is good to go.

Nice! Disappointed I did not invent the idea, but I did save $30. So that's a win.

[orchestrion]

The smaller notebook goes between my backpack or my back pocket and is used to keep track of exam/assignment dates and to jot down daily reminders. The bigger notebook holds the juicy stuff.