--- product_id: 1833987 title: "Moleskine Cahier Journal, Soft Cover, Large (5\" x 8.25\") Ruled/Lined, Black, 80 Pages (Set of 3)" price: "R485" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1833987-moleskine-cahier-journal-soft-cover-large-5-x-8-25 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 80 pages with 16 detachable 5" x 8.25" large size acid-free, FSC certified paper Moleskine Cahier Journal, Soft Cover, Large (5" x 8.25") Ruled/Lined, Black, 80 Pages (Set of 3) **Price:** R485 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🖋️ Elevate your note-taking game with iconic style and unmatched versatility. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Moleskine Cahier Journal, Soft Cover, Large (5" x 8.25") Ruled/Lined, Black, 80 Pages (Set of 3) - **How much does it cost?** R485 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/1833987-moleskine-cahier-journal-soft-cover-large-5-x-8-25) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Detachable Pages:** Last 16 sheets perforated for easy sharing, organizing, or archiving your best ideas. - • **Integrated Pocket:** Keep loose notes, receipts, or inspiration close with a built-in back pocket. - • **Set of 3 Journals:** Triple the productivity—always have a fresh Moleskine ready for your next big idea. - • **Classic Squared Layout:** Grid pages perfect for neat notes, diagrams, and professional brainstorming sessions. - • **Flexible Heavy-Duty Cover:** Customizable cardboard cover built to withstand daily hustle and personalized creativity. ## Overview The Moleskine Cahier Journal Set of 3 features large 5" x 8.25" ruled notebooks with flexible, durable cardboard covers, 80 acid-free pages including 16 detachable sheets, and a handy pocket for loose notes. Designed for professionals and creatives alike, these journals combine classic Moleskine quality with practical features to keep your ideas organized and accessible. ## Description The Moleskine Cahiers are journals with a flexible heavy-duty writable cardboard cover in black with visible stitching on the spine. The last 16 sheets are detachable and there is a pocket for loose notes. Each set of 3 pieces includes the Moleskine history. With acid free paper and squared pages. Set of 3. Specifications: - Layout: Squared Paper - Dimensions: 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" - Color: Black - Pages: 64; last 16 Pages are detachable - Flap with space for collecting loose notes. - Paper Weight: 70 gsm/47 lb.; FSC Certified Paper; Acid-Free (pH Neutral) - Set of 3 Review: Perfect size, awesome notebook. Great for moderately heavy use. - I got these, the small Rhodia notebooks, and the Field Notes notebooks to evaluate for daily use. So this review is kind of a comparison also. I'm a senior controls engineer and keeping things in my large notebook has become difficult with all of the moving about that I do. Carrying a small notebook in my backpocket has been the best option I've found so far. I was a long time lover of Moleskine (for personal use), but mixed it up with this assortment of purchases. 1) Field Notes - when I got all three notebooks, this was my favorite at first. The paper is possibly the highest grade (shocking, right?) but the giant "FIELD NOTES" printed on the front wore on me over time. Now I use these for carrying during a hike. I record a few key things just for fun and tracking. I can't recommend these highly enough for outdoor use. They're super rugged, the paper is ultra-high-quality, and they size is perfect. Workers perfectly with my Sharpie Pen with no bleeding or show-through. 2) Moleskine Journals - This is what I ultiamtely ended up carrying for work. Paper is second only to the Field Notes notebook and even there it's close. The pages are perforated and the notebook has a tiny folder in the back for holding loose pages. This makes carrying it all the nicer. I don't have to keep a grand organizational scheme; I write and then sort it out later. Sharpie Pen doesn't bleed or show-through. Cover is unmarked (apart from a small bit of embassed text on the back). The cover is pretty durable, but not nearly as rugged as the Field Notes' cover. 3) Rhodia Pocket Notebook - I wanted to like these but the size is slightly too small. The cover is plain paper. And, althoguh some disagree, the paper quality was the worst. I had slight show-through from my Sharpie Pen but not bleeding. I don't have much else to say about this one since I've used it so little. Review: Excellent, highly useful, good to use - Having spent a lifetime in technical fields, I’ve used Moleskine gridded notebooks for many years. The gridlines are excellent for quick tables to organize data and for impromptu flowcharts and diagrams; I’ve used them as lab notebooks, design books, meeting minutes, and heaven knows what else. The grid also helps me keep my sloppy, erratic penmanship under some sort of control! The paper is smooth and light but still feels substantial and is pleasing to write on, and takes everything from ballpoint pens to fountain pens well. I generally favor the pocket size softcover books with the brown Kraft covers. Lately those have been in short supply so I have reluctantly ordered them in black. ## Features - MOLESKINE CAHIER: This 3.5 x 5.5 squared journal has a flexible heavy-duty customizable cardboard cover, a pocket for loose notes & visible stitching on the spine. The last 16 sheets are detachable. - CLASSIC DESIGN: The Cahier Journal is a favorite among avid notetakers. Its cardboard cover makes it ideal for customization—script a favorite quote, sketch a portrait or simply give it a name. - ICONIC NOTEBOOKS FOR EVERY PURPOSE: The story of the iconic Moleskine notebook collection has expanded to include a whole variety of sizes and colors, textures and layouts, and even flexible covers. - MOLESKINE VERSATILITY: Writers, students, artists, professionals & travelers love our notebooks, planners, pens, bags & accessories. From journals to backpacks, there's a Moleskine product for you. - MOLESKINE QUALITY: We're dedicated to culture, travel, memory, imagination, & personal identity—both physical & digital. We bring this commitment to our notebooks, bags, apps & smart pens & notebooks. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,020) | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Moleskine - **Color:** Black - **Cover Material:** Cardboard - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Pages:** 64 - **Ruling Type:** Squared - **Sheet Size:** 9 x 14 cm - **Special Feature:** Soft Cover - **Style:** Squared - **Theme:** Book ## Images ![Moleskine Cahier Journal, Soft Cover, Large (5" x 8.25") Ruled/Lined, Black, 80 Pages (Set of 3) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BwU5COthL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect size, awesome notebook. Great for moderately heavy use. *by S***N on November 2, 2015* I got these, the small Rhodia notebooks, and the Field Notes notebooks to evaluate for daily use. So this review is kind of a comparison also. I'm a senior controls engineer and keeping things in my large notebook has become difficult with all of the moving about that I do. Carrying a small notebook in my backpocket has been the best option I've found so far. I was a long time lover of Moleskine (for personal use), but mixed it up with this assortment of purchases. 1) Field Notes - when I got all three notebooks, this was my favorite at first. The paper is possibly the highest grade (shocking, right?) but the giant "FIELD NOTES" printed on the front wore on me over time. Now I use these for carrying during a hike. I record a few key things just for fun and tracking. I can't recommend these highly enough for outdoor use. They're super rugged, the paper is ultra-high-quality, and they size is perfect. Workers perfectly with my Sharpie Pen with no bleeding or show-through. 2) Moleskine Journals - This is what I ultiamtely ended up carrying for work. Paper is second only to the Field Notes notebook and even there it's close. The pages are perforated and the notebook has a tiny folder in the back for holding loose pages. This makes carrying it all the nicer. I don't have to keep a grand organizational scheme; I write and then sort it out later. Sharpie Pen doesn't bleed or show-through. Cover is unmarked (apart from a small bit of embassed text on the back). The cover is pretty durable, but not nearly as rugged as the Field Notes' cover. 3) Rhodia Pocket Notebook - I wanted to like these but the size is slightly too small. The cover is plain paper. And, althoguh some disagree, the paper quality was the worst. I had slight show-through from my Sharpie Pen but not bleeding. I don't have much else to say about this one since I've used it so little. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent, highly useful, good to use *by A***S on April 29, 2025* Having spent a lifetime in technical fields, I’ve used Moleskine gridded notebooks for many years. The gridlines are excellent for quick tables to organize data and for impromptu flowcharts and diagrams; I’ve used them as lab notebooks, design books, meeting minutes, and heaven knows what else. The grid also helps me keep my sloppy, erratic penmanship under some sort of control! The paper is smooth and light but still feels substantial and is pleasing to write on, and takes everything from ballpoint pens to fountain pens well. I generally favor the pocket size softcover books with the brown Kraft covers. Lately those have been in short supply so I have reluctantly ordered them in black. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High-quality, convenient notebook at a reasonable price *by B***N on September 15, 2014* Pros: - Nice, pocketable size -- same size and thickness as a passport. - Durable construction; they can hold up to alternately being stuffed in the pocket of a laptop bag and in the back pocket of a pair of jeans. - Square ruling style is great for note-taking or diagramming. - Haven't had any issues with ink bleed from the ballpoints I use. - The three-packs are great. I keep one in my laptop bag for work notes, another in my camera bag for photography ideas and notes, and another in my car for any time I am without the others and want to jot down ideas or notes. Cons: - None for the product; although it can take patience to find the right combination of size, paper ruling style, and color when ordering. Bottom Line: Highly recommended -- I'll be getting more. ## Frequently Bought Together - Moleskine Cahier Journal (Set of 3), Pocket, Squared, Black, Soft Cover (3.5 x 5.5): set of 3 Squared Journals - Moleskine Cahier Journal, Soft Cover, Pocket (3.5" x 5.5") Ruled/Lined, Black, 64 Pages (Set of 3) - Moleskine Cahier Journal, Soft Cover, Pocket (3.5" x 5.5") Plain/Blank, Black, 64 Pages (Set of 3) --- ## 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/1833987-moleskine-cahier-journal-soft-cover-large-5-x-8-25](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1833987-moleskine-cahier-journal-soft-cover-large-5-x-8-25) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-13*