1 / 7Moleskine Classic XL Dotted Notebook, Soft Cover, 192 Pages
The Moleskine Classic Notebook is an XL soft-cover notebook with dotted pages and 192 pages. Its elastic closure, ribbon bookmark and expandable rear pocket suit journalling and note-taking, while customer feedback reports mixed experiences with marker bleed-through.
At a glance
- Dotted ruling offers a guide for writing, layouts and diagrams without continuous ruled lines.
- Elastic closure and ribbon bookmark help keep the notebook closed and mark a page.
- An expandable rear pocket is described for holding notes and papers.
- The notebook is described as opening flat to 180°.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- 192 dotted pages in a soft-cover XL format.
- Includes a ribbon bookmark, elastic closure and expandable pocket according to the listing.
- Acid-free, ivory-coloured paper is specified at 70 g/m².
Cons
- The specified paper weight is 70 g/m², and customer feedback is mixed on whether markers bleed through.
Technical specifications
17 specifications| Brand | Moleskine |
|---|---|
| Colour | Black |
| Theme | City |
| Listing size | XL, 19 x 25 cm |
|---|---|
| Sheet size | A4 |
| Pages | 192 |
| Ruling | Dotted |
| Paper | ivory-coloured 70 g/m² acid-free paper |
| Cover material | Cardboard |
|---|---|
| Cover style | Soft Cover |
| Special feature | Bookmark, Soft Cover |
| Closure | elastic closure |
| Rear storage | an expandable pocket |
| Opening | Opens totally at 180° |
| Weight listed | 0.5 Pounds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | China |
| Number of items | 1 |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
Listing size is given as XL, 19 x 25 cm, while the sheet-size field separately says A4. These are inconsistent size descriptions, so confirm the format you will receive if precise dimensions matter. The listing describes the cover as soft and cardboard, which may be worth confirming if cover construction is important.
What’s in the box
Included- 1 notebook
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- People who want a large dotted notebook for journalling, note-taking or flexible page layouts.
- Buyers who value a bookmark, elastic closure and pocket for loose notes.
Less suited to
- People who need confirmed resistance to marker bleed-through.
- Buyers who require the listing's size fields to agree without checking the selected format.

Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
82% 82% - 4 stars
8% 8% - 3 stars
5% 5% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
4% 4%
Customer feedback is broadly positive about the notebook's quality, while experiences with bleed resistance are mixed. Some customers report that pages do not bleed, while others say markers show through. For buyers choosing it for ordinary writing or dotted layouts, the 70 g/m² paper specification and marker reports are relevant, but the feedback does not establish performance with every pen or marker.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback highlights the notebook's quality.
Mixed feedback
- Reports differ on bleed resistance, with some customers saying pages do not bleed and others reporting marker bleed-through.
Frequently asked questions
What size is this notebook?
The title describes it as XL, 19 x 25 cm, but the sheet-size field says A4. The listing is inconsistent, so check the selected product details if exact sizing is important.
What features does it have?
The listing describes dotted pages, an elastic closure, a ribbon bookmark and an expandable rear pocket. It also says the notebook opens to 180°.
Is the paper suitable for markers?
The paper is listed as ivory-coloured, acid-free and 70 g/m². Customer feedback is mixed on bleed resistance, with some reporting no bleed and others saying markers bleed through.

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