Moleskine Alternatives

The blurb for this journal on the amazon website reads

"Handsome and elegant, this classic blank book, is perfect for the busy life of moms and dads, students and executives. A rich leather look, gold-stamped borders and a handy, compact design makes this the perfect appointment book, minutes log, idea book, travel diary and so much more. Other colors are available in this Anything Book Series. 160 ruled pages."

The book comes in many different colors and clocks in at a very reasonable $5.99 at amazon.com especially when you consider that the cheapest you can currently find a moleskine for on the web is $.9.00 Look further down if your interested in buying one.

The Ciak or what i like to call the underdog, is I suppose no less elitist than the moleskin and has its own devoted following, still you can't help feeling that they are slightly less pretentious.

Here's the blurb from amazon.co.uk If you are in the US you can purchase them at Borders

"This is Ciak, the handy and versatile journal, soft and colourful. Much more than just a notebook: an inseparable, trusted and discrete friend, ready to follow you through all your adventures, whether real or imagined.

Different from the others, and more like you.

This is Ciak, the handy and versatile notebook, soft and coloured, which comes into everybody's lives and pockets. It is easily recognised by the simplicity of its closure, guardian of the words on its pages.

A black elastic band which opens and closes to release or protect your most hidden thoughts, and which embraces everything important that has been written. Essential and without fringes, Ciak is ready to be customised, filled and characterised by intimate and personal words, sketches and emotions.

Contemporary and up to date, free from a cumbersome past which recalls myths and historical personalities. Fitting right into the daily life of the young and not so young, travellers and businessmen, dreamers, poets and artists, it quietly welcomes all the important thoughts and emotions, becoming every day more and more like you.

Wasting no words, Ciak presents itself with its distinguishing simplicity and clarity. It shows its innovative and surprising features, through a fresh and coloured, appealing and playful image.

The story of Ciak continues today in the pockets of thousands of people who have chosen a companion to live and travel with. A notebook with a thousand faces and uses to suit the personality and needs of each person who owns it. "

There are literally hundreds of cheap and cheerful no brand name journals and diaries out there.Look below for some and also just in your local bookstore. It is after all the contents that matter