Moleskine Classic X-Large Notebook Soft Cover Plain

The Moleskine Classic X-Large Plain Softcover delivers the same expansive unruled canvas as the hardcover edition in a significantly lighter, more flexible format. At 19 x 25 cm the blank ivory pages give graphic artists, UX designers, and corporate planners generous room for loose thumbnail storyboards, multi-directional mind maps, and freeform visual layouts without the weight and rigidity of a hardbound cover. The flexible matte black leather-grained cover adapts to packed messenger bags and travel cases without adding bulk.

Thread-bound construction opens completely flat at 180° throughout the full 192 pages. The 70 g/m² acid-free paper handles graphite, charcoal, and fine felt-tip markers well. Textile ribbon placeholder, elastic closure band, and expandable rear pocket included.

Artist Insights

• What is the practical trade-off between the XL plain softcover and hardcover editions? The softcover is lighter and more flexible — better suited for travel and bag carry where weight and pack size matter. The hardcover provides a rigid self-supporting writing surface for use without a desk, and offers stronger physical protection for long-term archiving. Both open fully flat at 180° with the same 192-page capacity.
• Is the plain XL softcover suitable for marker and felt-tip work? Yes for fine felt-tip markers and light marker work. Heavy alcohol-based markers may show bleed-through on the 70 g/m² stock — for sustained heavy marker use, a heavier paper stock such as the 120 g/m² Moleskine Art Sketch Albums is recommended.