--- product_id: 121739620 title: "Classic Ruled Paper Notebook, Hard Cover and Elastic Closure Journal, Color Black, Size Medium 11.5 x 18 cm, 208 Pages" brand: "moleskine" price: "R889" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Moleskine" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/121739620-classic-ruled-paper-notebook-hard-cover-and-elastic-closure-journal store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 208 ruled ivory pages, 70 g/m² acid-free paper Medium 11.5 x 18 cm size Hardcover with elastic closure & expandable pocket Classic Ruled Paper Notebook, Hard Cover and Elastic Closure Journal, Color Black, Size Medium 11.5 x 18 cm, 208 Pages **Brand:** moleskine **Price:** R889 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🖋️ Capture brilliance anywhere, anytime — the notebook that means business. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Classic Ruled Paper Notebook, Hard Cover and Elastic Closure Journal, Color Black, Size Medium 11.5 x 18 cm, 208 Pages by moleskine - **How much does it cost?** R889 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/121739620-classic-ruled-paper-notebook-hard-cover-and-elastic-closure-journal) ## Best For - moleskine enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted moleskine brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Organize Like a Pro:** Expandable back pocket and silk bookmark keep your notes and inspirations perfectly in place. - • **Legacy of Creativity:** Join the ranks of artists and thinkers who trust Moleskine’s legendary craftsmanship to capture their best ideas. - • **Iconic Classic Design:** Timeless elegance meets modern utility with a sleek black hardcover and elastic band to keep your ideas secure. - • **Versatile Medium Size:** Compact 11.5 x 18 cm fits effortlessly into your professional bag—ready for meetings, travel, or creative bursts. - • **Premium Writing Experience:** Ivory-colored, acid-free 70 g/m² paper ensures smooth, bleed-resistant writing for every pen stroke. ## Overview The Moleskine Classic Ruled Paper Notebook in medium size (11.5 x 18 cm) features 208 ivory-colored, acid-free ruled pages on 70 g/m² paper, housed in a durable black hardcover with elastic closure. Designed for professionals and creatives alike, it includes a silk bookmark, expandable back pocket, and opens flat at 180°, making it the perfect companion for note-taking, journaling, and sketching on the go. ## Description From the manufacturer When inspiration strikes, it's comforting to know that it can continue to live within the ivory-colored pages of a Moleskine Classic notebook. And while some features remain unchanged, such as the thick paper eagerly awaiting a pen stroke, the silk bookmark to keep your place, the cardboard pocket to collect scattered notes and memories, others are entirely in your hands. Will the layout be lined, dotted grid, squared, or blank? What size will you choose? And how classic will your color palette be: black, sapphire blue, scarlet red, or will you surprise your friends and colleagues with a more adventurous hue? Designed for Creativity A legendary history, a simple design, and endless possibilities. The Classic notebook, elegant and beautifully designed, is the perfect tool for writing. It originates from the legendary notebook used by artists and writers of the past, so that you too can be part of history with your own words and sketches. Choose Your Favorite Color With a wide range of colors, you will surely find the model that suits you and your needs. Ivory-Colored Paper A smooth, warm, and inviting canvas that showcases every word and sketch of yours. Choose the One that Suits You: Blank, lined, dotted, or squared pages. Hardcover or Softcover With their versatility, Moleskine covers are designed to accompany your creative style. Softcover: Flexible cover to adapt to your note-taking needs. Hardcover: Provides a surface for writing and drawing wherever your days take you. Review: Used for work - Good value for money Review: Great product - Moleskine is always my go-to brand for notebooks. It's the perfect size and durability, the pocket sleeve on the inside rear of the notebook is exceptionally useful, and the paper itself is silky smooth, both to hold and write on. Incredible value for money if you care about your stationery, and especially so on-the-go. ## Features - The classic and legendary Moleskine notebook is tinged once again with new colours and shading maintaining the iconicity and characteristics of the most loved notebook - Classic design with elastic closure and a convenient bookmark to never lose your place. On the back, an expandable pocket to hold important notes and papers - The notebook has 208 pages with ruled layout and ivory-coloured 70 g/m² acid-free paper and the iconic "In case of loss" notice for your contact information in case you lose your notebook - On the B-SIDE of the reusable band, additional instruments are printed. The Moleskine story is printed inside all our products. Opens totally at 180° - The package contains a notebook with ruled layout and hard cover, available in size medium 11.5 x 18 cm, 208 pages, black ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07JVF89GB | | Best Sellers Rank | 32,837 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 291 in Composition Notebooks | | Binding | Hardcover | | Brand | Moleskine | | Brand Name | Moleskine | | Colour | Black | | Country of Origin | Italy | | Cover Material | Faux Leather | | Cover material | Faux Leather | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 748 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 08055002852944 | | Included Components | Moleskine Notebook, Medium, Ruled, Black, Hard Cover (4.5 x 7) | | Item Type Name | Moleskine Notebook, Medium, Ruled, Black, Hard Cover (4.5 x 7) | | Item Weight | 232 Grams | | Manufacturer | MOLESKINE | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pages | 208 | | Number of Sections | 1 | | Pages | 208 | | Paper Size | Medium | | Pattern | Single | | Product Warranty | No Warranty | | Ruling Type | Ruled | | Sheet size | Medium | | Special Features | Hard Cover | | Specific Uses For Product | Note Taking, Journal Writing, Sketching, Bullet Journaling, Professional Meetings, Travel Planning, School, Writing | | Style | Ruled | | Theme | Book | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Moleskine - **Colour:** Black - **Cover material:** Faux Leather - **Number of items:** 1 - **Pages:** 208 - **Ruling type:** Ruled - **Sheet size:** Medium - **Special feature:** Hard Cover - **Style:** Ruled - **Theme:** Book ## Images ![Classic Ruled Paper Notebook, Hard Cover and Elastic Closure Journal, Color Black, Size Medium 11.5 x 18 cm, 208 Pages - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zRF9snovL.jpg) ![Classic Ruled Paper Notebook, Hard Cover and Elastic Closure Journal, Color Black, Size Medium 11.5 x 18 cm, 208 Pages - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ER1Gj14jL.jpg) ![Classic Ruled Paper Notebook, Hard Cover and Elastic Closure Journal, Color Black, Size Medium 11.5 x 18 cm, 208 Pages - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Y5BIkKMNL.jpg) ![Classic Ruled Paper Notebook, Hard Cover and Elastic Closure Journal, Color Black, Size Medium 11.5 x 18 cm, 208 Pages - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OZYLypAAL.jpg) ![Classic Ruled Paper Notebook, Hard Cover and Elastic Closure Journal, Color Black, Size Medium 11.5 x 18 cm, 208 Pages - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71aXl0h1WoL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: how many pages?** A: The pages aren't numbered but it looks to hold about the same amount as a composition notebook of 100 pages. They are thick pieces of paper. **Q: How many moles is this?** A: This has one book included. **Q: do G2 pens bleed through?** A: I use G2 pens exclusively with my Moleskine and I don't find that they bleed through, BUT there is some ghosting, particularly with the 0.7 or thicker. The 0.38 is good and doesn't have any bleeding or ghosting but it is too fine a point for my preference so I use the 0.5 and that's a happy compromise. Ghosting is negligible, bleed through non-existent... BUT, to be perfectly, candid, I am almost done with my Moleskine and I won't buy another one. Partly because the paper isn't really conducive to any type of pen other than a rollerball (ugh): I primarily use fountain pens and the Moleskine is horrible for those and the gel pens (I only use G2 when I use a gel pen) leaves little globs of gel on the paper so I do get a lot of smudging. Doesn't happen with my Rhodia books (my preference) or the couple of STM (Scribbles that Matter) books I've tried. **Q: Does this open to lay flat? Do you need anything to hold it down so it lays flat when opened?** A: It lays flat once it's been opened a few times. I don't remember having any issues with mine when I bought it, and I have it with me right now! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Used for work *by D***N on 5 May 2026* Good value for money ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product *by M***A on 22 November 2025* Moleskine is always my go-to brand for notebooks. It's the perfect size and durability, the pocket sleeve on the inside rear of the notebook is exceptionally useful, and the paper itself is silky smooth, both to hold and write on. Incredible value for money if you care about your stationery, and especially so on-the-go. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice little journal *by A***Y on 21 June 2026* Handy sized notebook, looks and feels expensive. The paper sheets are quite thin though. ## Frequently Bought Together - Moleskine Medium Ruled Hardcover Notebook - Moleskine Soft Cover Pocket Ruled Reporter Notebook - Moleskine Soft Cover Pocket Ruled Notebook Black: Performances Paintings Scupltures --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/121739620-classic-ruled-paper-notebook-hard-cover-and-elastic-closure-journal](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/121739620-classic-ruled-paper-notebook-hard-cover-and-elastic-closure-journal) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-16*