I read that the original bullet journal method was designed for a Moleskine notebook

I was looking up the history of the system online and found out Ryder Carroll made it for a specific Moleskine notebook, the classic squared one. I always thought it was made for any blank book. It makes sense because the size and layout of that notebook shaped the whole rapid logging idea. I've been using a cheap grid notebook from the drugstore for about a year now. It makes me wonder if the original setup works better with that specific kind of page. Has anyone tried both a Moleskine and a different brand and noticed a real difference in how they use it?

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the_xena2mo agoTop Commenter

Oh the "specific Moleskine notebook" thing. I love that we're out here debating if our productivity depends on a fancy brand name. My cheap notebook is held together with tape and hope and it works fine.

elizabethg852mo ago

Tape and hope" is the real pro move. Honestly, the best notebook is just the one you actually write in.

sarah8182mo agoMost Upvoted

A quality notebook actually makes a big difference. The right paper and binding keep your work safe and looking good for years. That cheap notebook will fall apart and your notes could be lost. Investing in good tools shows you value your own ideas.