Moleskine Cahier Journal: Sizes, Pages & Sets of 3
The Moleskine Cahier Journal is a thin, card-covered notebook sold in sets of three. The Large measures 13 × 21 cm (5 × 8.25 in) and has 80 pages of 70 g/m² ivory paper, ruled, plain or squared. Its spine is stitched, the last 16 pages tear out, and a pocket sits inside the back cover.
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Product facts
- Product
- Moleskine Cahier Journal, Large (13 × 21 cm), 80 pages, set of 3 (ruled, plain or squared)
- Brand
- Moleskine
- Brand origin
- Italy
- Made in
- Not stated*
- Material
- Card cover with visible stitched spine, 70 g/m² ivory acid-free paper (FSC-certified and controlled sources)
- Released
- September 2004*
- Price range
- $$$5–20 per notebook
Notes on these facts
- Made by Moleskine S.r.l. (D'Ieteren Group). Country of manufacture not stated: Neither Moleskine's Italian product page nor the retailer listings we found for the Cahier Journal state a country of manufacture. The Moleskine Classic hard cover is listed as made in China by retailers. Check the band on your set. Released: Boffins Bookshop lists the kraft ruled Large set (ISBN 9788883704987) as published by Moleskine in September 2004; we found no launch date from Moleskine itself, and Boffins' page didn't load when we rechecked on October 20, 2026.
- Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).
Key takeaways
- The Large Cahier measures 13 × 21 cm (5.1 × 8.25 in), the same footprint as the Moleskine Classic Large.
- Each journal has 80 pages, and they come in sets of 3.
- Moleskine's Italian site lists 70 g/m² ivory acid-free paper, with the last 16 pages detachable; it sells the kraft set of 3 for €17.00 (about US$19).
- Covers are heavy card with visible stitching on the spine, and there is a pocket inside the back cover.
- Neither Moleskine's Italian product page nor the retailer listings we cite state where the Cahier is made.
What is the Moleskine Cahier Journal?
It’s Moleskine’s thin, soft-cover journal: 80 pages in a heavy card cover with a stitched spine, sold in sets of three. It’s the lighter, cheaper sibling of the hard-cover Moleskine Classic Notebook.
The Cahier is made for using up and filing: the last 16 pages tear out, and a pocket inside the back cover holds loose notes. Retailers list it in Pocket, Large and Extra Large sizes; this guide covers the Large.
Moleskine Cahier Journal Large specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maker | Moleskine S.r.l. (D’Ieteren Group), Italy |
| Size | 13 × 21 cm (5.1 × 8.25 in) |
| Pages | 80 per journal |
| Set | 3 journals |
| Rulings | Ruled · plain · squared |
| Paper | 70 g/m², ivory, acid-free, FSC-certified sources (Moleskine) |
| Cover | Card, rounded corners, visible Singer stitching on the spine (Moleskine) |
| Extras | Last 16 pages detachable, pocket inside the back cover |
| Italian list price | €17.00 (about US$19) for the kraft set of 3 |
| Colors | Black, kraft, and colored sets |
| Made in | Not stated |
Paper, cover and features come from Moleskine’s Italian product page, which lists Pocket, Large and XL sizes; the 80-page count comes from Avid Reader and Bunnings.
What’s inside a Cahier Journal?
80 pages, of which the last 16 are perforated, plus a pocket inside the back cover.
Moleskine says the spine is sewn with a visible Singer stitch, so the thread shows on the outside, and the cover is card rather than board, so the journal flexes in a bag.
How does it compare to the Moleskine Classic Large?
Same footprint, a third of the pages, and no hard cover, elastic or ribbon.
| Cahier Journal Large | Moleskine Classic Large | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 13 × 21 cm | 13 × 21 cm |
| Pages | 80 | 240 |
| Cover | Card, stitched spine | Hard cover, elastic |
| Perforated pages | Last 16 | None |
| Back pocket | Yes | Yes |
| Sold as | Set of 3 | Single |
Classic figures come from our Moleskine Classic Notebook guide. Three Cahiers hold the same 240 pages as one Classic, split into lighter books. For pairs with fully detachable pages, see the Moleskine Volant Journal.
How does it compare to Field Notes or a Midori MD?
It’s taller than a pocket notebook and slimmer than A5. At 130 mm wide, it is 18 mm narrower than an A5 Midori MD Notebook, which has 176 pages of cream MD Paper.
A Field Notes memo book is the pocket-sized take on the same idea: a kraft card cover, a stapled spine and a three-pack. The Cahier Large is the size for desk notes, meeting notes and class notes.
Which ruling should you choose?
Pick ruled for prose and class notes, squared for numbers and diagrams, and plain for sketching. All three come in the same 80-page, three-journal sets. For drawing in ink or heavy pencil, the Moleskine Art Sketchbook has 165 g/m² plain paper in the same 13 × 21 cm size.
Because each journal is thin, many people dedicate one to each project, class or month instead of keeping everything in a single book. The kraft cover takes a pen or a label, so you can title each one on the front.
If you want a single, sturdier book with more pages per volume, the hard-cover Classic is the better fit; if you want to hand pages over or file them, the Cahier’s perforated pages make that easier.
Is the Cahier good for fountain pens?
Moleskine lists the Cahier’s paper at 70 g/m², the same as the Classic, and we haven’t tested it ourselves. Reviewers often see 70 g/m² Moleskine paper feather and bleed with fountain pen ink.
If you write with a fountain pen, start with a fine nib and a dry ink, or look at our best notebooks for fountain pens.
Where is the Moleskine Cahier made?
Neither Moleskine’s Italian product page nor the retailer listings we found say. Moleskine is an Italian brand, based in Milan and owned by the D’Ieteren Group, and retailers list its Classic hard-cover notebooks as made in China.
The Cahier may well come from a different supplier, so check the band on your set if origin matters.
Frequently asked questions
How many pages are in a Moleskine Cahier Journal?
Each Large Cahier Journal has 80 pages, and a set holds three journals. The last 16 pages of each are perforated so you can tear them out.
What size is the Moleskine Cahier Large?
Retailers list the Large at 13 × 21 cm, about 5 × 8.25 inches. That's the same footprint as a Moleskine Classic Large, so the two sit together on a shelf.
What is the difference between a Moleskine Cahier and a Classic notebook?
The Cahier is a thin, soft card-covered journal of 80 pages with a stitched spine, sold in threes. The Classic is a single hard-cover book of 240 pages with an elastic closure and a ribbon.
Are Moleskine Cahier pages perforated?
Only the last 16 pages. Moleskine calls them detachable ("staccabili"), which suits lists and notes you want to hand over or file.
Does the Moleskine Cahier have a pocket?
Yes. Moleskine lists a flap pocket for loose notes, and Avid Reader calls it an expandable inner pocket.
What paper weight is the Moleskine Cahier?
70 g/m². Moleskine's Italian site lists acid-free, ivory 70 g/m² paper, the same weight as the Moleskine Classic.
What colors does the Moleskine Cahier come in?
Moleskine lists black, kraft brown and other colors; retailers also carry colored sets such as Kinetic Pink and Myrtle Green.
Sources
- Moleskine (IT): Quaderni Cahier, set da 3, Marrone Kraft (Moleskine's Italian page: carta acid free 70 g/m² avorio, ultime 16 pagine staccabili, cucitura Singer, €17.00)
- Avid Reader: Moleskine Cahier Ruled Large, Kinetic Pink, set of 3 (13 × 21 cm, 80 pages)
- Avid Reader: Moleskine Cahier Ruled Large, Myrtle Green, set of 3
- RCA Shop: Moleskine Cahier Journals (perforated pages, back pocket)
- Bunnings: Moleskine Cahier Large, plain, kraft, 3 pack (80 pages)
- Boffins Bookshop: Moleskine Cahier Ruled Kraft, set of 3, Large (ISBN 9788883704987, September 2004)