This is w-r-i-t-i-n-g

"1.2.2003

The temptation of paper. Awhile back Dervala wrote about being wooed by the Moleskine notebook. So when I was in San Francisco this past weekend and in search of a journal, I was delighted to come upon a shelf of Moleskines at the never-fails-you Cliff's Variety in the Castro. There were pocket-size books and larger, real-book-size books. Lined, squared, pocketed and blank pages. All in the telltale black leather with built-in ribbon bookmark and elastic band to keep the treasures inside safe and snug, just as Dervala had described. I snapped one up immediately. And now, I'm addicted.

So addicted that I'm tempted to not blog.

I can tell my Moleskine everything. The things I did over New Year's? The Moleskine knows it all. But I wouldn't dare write about that here. Titillating tidbits, perhaps, but not the whole enchilada. Too spicy for prime time.

And I've rediscovered the satisfaction of putting pen--pen that leaves my fingers achy and inky--to paper, and creating something lasting and tangible. I'm so into it that I'm making a concerted effort to write legibly for once. This keyboard stuff has been death for my penmanship. But Moleskine is bringing out the letter-artist in me. I'm having fun adding flourishes to my big, bold capital D's and P's, dotting my i's just so--with real dots! Crossing my t's singly or doubly, those sharp vertical lines begging for embellishment.

This is w-r-i-t-i-n-g. This is my brain in print.

Plus, since I got the blank notebook, I can draw pretty pictures, which I did the other day, probably for the first time since I left college and my classroom notes full of squiggles and doodles. I sat in bed with a mini service of hot green tea at my side, and I sketched the cups and the portly pot with its double spouts breathing steam. And it actually came out looking like a little teapot, short and stout.

Keyboard be damned.
Jen 10:41 PM"

from Nonsense Verse

Image: Moleskine UK

Comments

[Joe Hill]

I am glad that I got in the habit of keeping a journal about 30 years ago. So much of what has happened would have been a vague memory if I had not written it down. I started with Mead Composition Books, but was introduced to Moleskine notebooks in 2000.

I appreciate the elastic that keeps it closed and the expandable pocket where I can stash photos.

[Fred Berktin]

Comment on the New City Books:
I just received my first copy of New York and can hardly wait until the following weekend to use it. The only critisizm I have is that the type face could have been little darker. The light type face against a light page is hard to read under less favourabl lighting conditions like in the car. There are times I find the need to use a small pocket magnifier to be able to read them. I also would have liked a few extra pages on Brooklyn. Overall it has met my expectations.

[Howard]

My high school English teacher - in 1980 - got us in the habit of keeping a journal, which I have done since then. However, nowadays I need to journal on the run when I'm away from my computer and am observing life as it happens. Moleskine also helps me s-l-o-w down my thoughts. Good for us bipolar folks!

Your blog is needed for us Moleskiners. Thanks!

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[Fred Berktin]

I now finished my second trip to New York, (I love the place) since I got my Moleskine City Book (New York). It is a fantastic little book. However it was disappointing to find out that I can not order the clear acetate sheets that you put over the maps to plot your course and highlights points of destination, separately. I already used up the 12 sheets they give you in the book.
Anyone has any suggestions. I just dropped an email to moleskine.it
They are always great in quick response. My source where i order mine on line told me today that i can not order them sepparately.
Regards to all the Moleskine addicts. Keep writing.

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