Moleskine Classic Large Notebook Soft Cover Ruled Expanded

The Moleskine Classic Large Ruled Expanded is the high-volume edition of the softcover ruled range — 400 numbered pages in the same A5-equivalent 13 x 21 cm format, built for prolific writers, academic researchers, and legal directors who go through standard-volume notebooks at pace. The expanded spine is engineered to open completely flat at 180° despite the high page density — a meaningful design consideration given that most high-page-count notebooks develop significant spine resistance in the second half of the book. Dual ribbon markers allow simultaneous tracking across two sections — useful for writers who cross-reference between active and archived entries within a single volume.

At 400 pages the Expanded runs more than double the standard softcover edition, reducing how frequently volumes need replacing without adding rigid weight. The flexible black leather-grained cover keeps carry bulk low despite the increased capacity. 70 g/m² acid-free, pH-neutral ivory paper, oversized expandable rear pocket included.

The Essentials

• Format: Large A5 equivalent — 13 x 21 cm — 400 numbered pages
• Paper: 70 g/m² acid-free, pH-neutral ivory — 6 mm ruled
• Binding: Expanded flexible softcover — thread-bound — 180° flat-lay throughout full volume
• Includes: 2 fabric ribbon bookmarks, elastic band, oversized expandable rear pocket, ownership notice

Common Questions

• Does the expanded spine stay flat at 180° throughout the full 400 pages? Yes. The spine is specifically engineered to maintain flat-lay performance across the full page count — including the final sections where high-density notebooks typically develop resistance. The dual ribbon markers help maintain simultaneous access across widely separated sections without repeated page searching.
• How does the Expanded edition compare to buying two standard softcover notebooks? The Expanded provides a single continuous numbered archive rather than two separate volumes — useful for research, legal records, and long-form projects where cross-referencing across a single indexed volume is more practical than splitting content between books.