I am really quite depressed. I keep poking around in stores, looking at their stock of Moleskines to see if anything’s changed with how they’re making them. At one point several months ago, I’d had a glimmer of optimism that maybe there had just been a blip in their manufacturing rather than an overall decline … Continue reading Moleskine Monday: I May Never Buy a New Moleskine Again →
I usually try not to jump on the bandwagon of talking about “how much better Moleskines used to be before they were made in China.” They were always made in China, and I can’t say I’ve always seen huge differences between the old Modo & Modo Moleskines I bought years ago and more recent ones. … Continue reading Moleskine Monday: A Comparison and Complaint! →
Have you ever had to take advantage of Moleskine’s warranty? Here’s someone who tried to but didn’t have a great experience: [In every Moleskine, there] is always a little promo sheet that includes their warranty. Basically, it says if there is “a defect of any kind†(quote from the sheet), just send them a digital … Continue reading Moleskine Monday: Quality Control Responsiveness →
Notebooks, journals, sketchbooks, diaries: in search of the perfect page…