Comments on: The Best Notebook I’ve Ever Owned http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:24:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: handy schmuck http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-331193 Tue, 27 May 2008 16:15:15 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-331193 <strong>handy schmuck</strong> (ich gestehen ich hab mir auch mal ne bild gekauft, weil ich wollten, das weniger andere Leute das kaufen können(ich sag nur R. handy schmuck

(ich gestehen ich hab mir auch mal ne bild gekauft, weil ich wollten, das weniger andere Leute das kaufen können(ich sag nur R.

]]> by: Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Dealmonger: Moleskine Pocket Square Notebook $9.50 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-137320 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:42:36 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-137320 [...] When we told you to buy one of these great notebooks earlier this year, we were dead-right. It&#8217;s one of the greatest notebooks ever.  Mine is currently full of sketches, thoughts, plans, shopping lists, and a whole bunch of other crap. When I went to order a fresh one from Amazon&#8217;s new and used section today, I discovered that Amazon is selling them for $9.50 &#8212; about a buck cheaper than you usually see them retail.  [...] […] When we told you to buy one of these great notebooks earlier this year, we were dead-right. It’s one of the greatest notebooks ever.  Mine is currently full of sketches, thoughts, plans, shopping lists, and a whole bunch of other crap. When I went to order a fresh one from Amazon’s new and used section today, I discovered that Amazon is selling them for $9.50 — about a buck cheaper than you usually see them retail.  […]

]]> by: Toolmonger » Blog Archive » A Very Well-Thought-Out Custom Leather Moleskine Cover http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-72313 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 18:48:27 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-72313 [...] A while back I called the Moleskine &#8220;the best notebook I&#8217;ve ever owned,&#8221; and I mean it.  Unless they stop making them, I&#8217;ll carry them the rest of my life.  And that&#8217;s the idea behind Paul&#8217;s cover.  It&#8217;s made of calfskin, so it should develop a wonderful worn patina as you carry it, becoming (as David at Boing Boing said) &#8220;an heirloom in the making.&#8221;  [...] […] A while back I called the Moleskine “the best notebook I’ve ever owned,” and I mean it.  Unless they stop making them, I’ll carry them the rest of my life.  And that’s the idea behind Paul’s cover.  It’s made of calfskin, so it should develop a wonderful worn patina as you carry it, becoming (as David at Boing Boing said) “an heirloom in the making.”  […]

]]> by: cwguy.com blog » Moleskine legendary notebook of Hemingway, Picasso, Chatwin, Eric Wilson http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-66777 Sun, 20 May 2007 03:27:05 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-66777 [...] Well, I use to use 3 different PDAs.  But never really used them that much.  Then I decided to kick it old school with a pad of paper.  I started to use cheapo notebooks that are 3 for $1.  It was amazing how much I used the notebook.  Sometimes the &#8220;Handwriting recognition&#8221; on the pad of paper can be a real problem (bad pda joke), but I had the same problem with the pda.  Then I found this blog on tools and they mentioned the Moleskine notebook.  I thought it was a total rip off at Barnes &#38; Noble for $10.  But it really is a great notebook.  I like the band to hold it together the book mark thing and the file at the end of the book.  I carry the book in my back pocket all the time and it holds up very well.  If you use a notebook you should check it out. &#160; [...] […] Well, I use to use 3 different PDAs.  But never really used them that much.  Then I decided to kick it old school with a pad of paper.  I started to use cheapo notebooks that are 3 for $1.  It was amazing how much I used the notebook.  Sometimes the “Handwriting recognition” on the pad of paper can be a real problem (bad pda joke), but I had the same problem with the pda.  Then I found this blog on tools and they mentioned the Moleskine notebook.  I thought it was a total rip off at Barnes & Noble for $10.  But it really is a great notebook.  I like the band to hold it together the book mark thing and the file at the end of the book.  I carry the book in my back pocket all the time and it holds up very well.  If you use a notebook you should check it out.   […]

]]> by: Brian C. http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-48499 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 23:05:04 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-48499 I love my Moleskine. I find it VERY handy to use hocky tape(the cloth kind) to make a pen/pencil holder along the edge of the binding. That way you always have a writing tool! I love my Moleskine. I find it VERY handy to use hocky tape(the cloth kind) to make a pen/pencil holder along the edge of the binding. That way you always have a writing tool!

]]> by: Daniel http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-48197 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 09:58:07 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-48197 I started carrying one not long ago for photo notes. I got it on sale at the local campus bookstore. I've been very pleased with the way it's held up so far and for $3 i wish I'd bought more. I started carrying one not long ago for photo notes. I got it on sale at the local campus bookstore. I’ve been very pleased with the way it’s held up so far and for $3 i wish I’d bought more.

]]> by: KaiserM715 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-44316 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:04:07 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-44316 The prefect writing utensil to accompany a pocket notebook would a Fisher Bullet Pen http://www.spacepen.com/ The pen cartridge is pressurized so it will write upside down and even works underwater. The small size makes them very easy to carry in a pocket. The prefect writing utensil to accompany a pocket notebook would a Fisher Bullet Pen http://www.spacepen.com/ The pen cartridge is pressurized so it will write upside down and even works underwater. The small size makes them very easy to carry in a pocket.

]]> by: Michael W. http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-43975 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 03:24:52 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-43975 I use the same small gridline paper one that you use, Chuck. The Bench that I showed you all earlier came from a small drawing that originated in my moleskine. I find the gridline very helpful in making quick scale drawings of furniture (and detailing) for customers (even though I went to art school like Sean). I'll be using mine tomorrow morning to sketch out a loft ladder railing for a client. I've been using cloth hockey stick tape instead of gaffer's tape (you should do a mini review on gaffer's tape so people not in the know can learn about it, it's great stuff) I carried them in my back pocket, until I got tired of them disintegrating. Now I carry them in my shirt (or shop apron) pocket. I carried a Handspring Visor for several years, but also had a problem drawing effectively with it and eventually went back to paper. Yeah paper! the best tool hands down! I use the same small gridline paper one that you use, Chuck. The Bench that I showed you all earlier came from a small drawing that originated in my moleskine. I find the gridline very helpful in making quick scale drawings of furniture (and detailing) for customers (even though I went to art school like Sean). I’ll be using mine tomorrow morning to sketch out a loft ladder railing for a client. I’ve been using cloth hockey stick tape instead of gaffer’s tape (you should do a mini review on gaffer’s tape so people not in the know can learn about it, it’s great stuff)

I carried them in my back pocket, until I got tired of them disintegrating. Now I carry them in my shirt (or shop apron) pocket.

I carried a Handspring Visor for several years, but also had a problem drawing effectively with it and eventually went back to paper.

Yeah paper! the best tool hands down!

]]> by: Paul H http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-43934 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 01:01:10 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-43934 As well as notebooks, Moleskine make a range of Memo Pockets that are expanding files in miniature. They're great for storing all the dockets and vouchers that would otherwise clog up your wallet. The smallest is the same size as the notebook shown above and a perfect fit for your trouser cargo pocket. As well as notebooks, Moleskine make a range of Memo Pockets that are expanding files in miniature.

They’re great for storing all the dockets and vouchers that would otherwise clog up your wallet. The smallest is the same size as the notebook shown above and a perfect fit for your trouser cargo pocket.

]]> by: Cowboyonahorse http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-43893 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:11:52 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-43893 I'm a writer (and fledgling tool guy; I work with kids and kids + power tools = hiliarity), so I know this brandname. Gorgeous notebooks, fit in a pocket, and there's a little flap for a picture of your wife. Great gift, great notebook. I’m a writer (and fledgling tool guy; I work with kids and kids + power tools = hiliarity), so I know this brandname. Gorgeous notebooks, fit in a pocket, and there’s a little flap for a picture of your wife. Great gift, great notebook.

]]> by: Brent http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-43857 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:22:42 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-43857 I have one I use for work. Comes in very handy for those jotted down meeting notes. I have one I use for work. Comes in very handy for those jotted down meeting notes.

]]> by: Brad http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-43812 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 19:43:56 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-43812 Haven't picked up a MoleSkin yet, but been thinking about it. If you get them at Barnes and Noble, look for some flat pens to go along with them. According to reviews I've read, that's the way to go. http://lifehacker.com/software/moleskine/moleskine-%252B-flat-pen---back-pocket-writing-kit-218795.php Haven’t picked up a MoleSkin yet, but been thinking about it. If you get them at Barnes and Noble, look for some flat pens to go along with them. According to reviews I’ve read, that’s the way to go.

http://lifehacker.com/software/moleskine/moleskine-%252B-flat-pen—back-pocket-writing-kit-218795.php

]]> by: Bowen http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-42917 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 03:38:01 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-42917 Right now I've got a small Moleskine lined notebook w. pocket and a large graph paper notebook w. pocket on me, in addition to my older, but very functional Ipaq. Both are excellent, but each has very different functions, as there is stuff you just can't do with a PDA that you can do with two pages of graph paper :) Right now I’ve got a small Moleskine lined notebook w. pocket and a large graph paper notebook w. pocket on me, in addition to my older, but very functional Ipaq.

Both are excellent, but each has very different functions, as there is stuff you just can’t do with a PDA that you can do with two pages of graph paper :)

]]> by: Stuey http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-42908 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 03:14:41 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-42908 I picked up 3 ruled cahiers for my pocket, and a 5*8 notebook for meeting. They also had larger cahiers which might make for nice (albeit pretty costly) lab notebooks. Although I'm not sure I'd be willing to pay $5 a piece when a marble notebook costs 25 times less during back to school sales. These would probably be great as vacation journals! I picked up 3 ruled cahiers for my pocket, and a 5*8 notebook for meeting. They also had larger cahiers which might make for nice (albeit pretty costly) lab notebooks. Although I’m not sure I’d be willing to pay $5 a piece when a marble notebook costs 25 times less during back to school sales.

These would probably be great as vacation journals!

]]> by: sizod http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-42892 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:40:04 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-42892 Moleskine notebooks are in my tool arsenal. I have the grided notebook, the music sheet one, and the storyboarding moleskine. Moleskine notebooks are in my tool arsenal. I have the grided notebook, the music sheet one, and the storyboarding moleskine.

]]> by: David P http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-42890 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:39:13 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-42890 Hell yes! I've been using 5x8 graph-paper cahiers (80 page) for the past year or so. They're amazing. I recommend using the thinner ones, so if you lose it or destroy it you don't lose years of your project notes. I used to use the speckled composition books, but Moleskines look a lot more professional. Plus the off-white paper is really easy on the eyes, and it makes you feel like Da Vinci or something like that. Hell yes! I’ve been using 5×8 graph-paper cahiers (80 page) for the past year or so. They’re amazing. I recommend using the thinner ones, so if you lose it or destroy it you don’t lose years of your project notes.

I used to use the speckled composition books, but Moleskines look a lot more professional. Plus the off-white paper is really easy on the eyes, and it makes you feel like Da Vinci or something like that.

]]> by: SouthPaw http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-42791 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:27:28 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-42791 I still prefer the analog IBM Thinkpad. http://logogear.americanid.com/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=10531 I still prefer the analog IBM Thinkpad.

http://logogear.americanid.com/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=10531

]]> by: nrChris http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-42771 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:06:49 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-42771 Glad to see others that I respect eschewing digital for a traditional pad. I always tell my co-workers, who chide me for being a gadget geek, that the head to head test that keeps me with paper is as follows: Your PDA goes under one of my tires. My pad goes under another. I'll drive over and see who wins! Basically this is the only area where I don't have a bleeding-edge gadget. And won't. Glad to see others that I respect eschewing digital for a traditional pad. I always tell my co-workers, who chide me for being a gadget geek, that the head to head test that keeps me with paper is as follows:

Your PDA goes under one of my tires. My pad goes under another. I’ll drive over and see who wins!

Basically this is the only area where I don’t have a bleeding-edge gadget. And won’t.

]]> by: Stuey http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-42758 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:00:57 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/30/the-best-notebook-ive-ever-owned/#comment-42758 Wow. Moleskine products take up 9 out of the top 13 best selling office products on amazon. On amazon it says free shipping with a $50 order and $10 off a $100 order. I'm going to head out to Barnes &#38; Noble now to see if I can pick one up from there. I could use a small notebook, but I also need a larger letter-sized "executive-style" book. You guys carry this in your back pockets - what type of pen do you carry around with you? Parker jotters might fit with these perfectly. Wow. Moleskine products take up 9 out of the top 13 best selling office products on amazon.

On amazon it says free shipping with a $50 order and $10 off a $100 order.

I’m going to head out to Barnes & Noble now to see if I can pick one up from there. I could use a small notebook, but I also need a larger letter-sized “executive-style” book.

You guys carry this in your back pockets - what type of pen do you carry around with you? Parker jotters might fit with these perfectly.

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