Comments on: Notebooks at Target: Markings and Noted

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Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:16:36 +0000

[...] glad I looked this up, as I’d wondered about the “bonded leather” cover of the Markings notebook — sounds like a similar process of making a cheap, leather-like material that has enough [...]

By: Sam Baral

Sam Baral — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:05:21 +0000

Just picked up a 3 pack of the 3.5×5.5 red lined to use for school actually. (university). I realized that, except for history, my notes are not worthy of a full sized composition book, or other close to 8.5×11, and these fit in my breast pockets in my jacket or even my shirt pocket! I’ts like a notebook AND a pocket protector!

Also, while browsing at Target, I found a … MOLESKINE! and yes, someone left it there I thought they were selling them.

(Of course, I returned it to its local owner, who of course offered me money for its returned, which will be coming out of my pocket to go to charity. Of course.)

And as for the Frankenstein “(p)Leather” covers on the Markings, although the smell was pleasant, I was completely turned off by the fact that it was 80% leather. I don’t think there’s anything that can change my mind on that one…

By: Kayin

Kayin — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:36:40 +0000

I also just bought the Noted notebooks from Target (digged the purple). What attracted me to them were their think size; at 32 sheets, I can actually use it as a book marker for the book I’m currently reading. It’s thin so it doesn’t add any more extra weigh to my bag (so I can carry more books!)

If you’re worry about bleeding, Target is also selling the Sharpie Fine permanent pen (a pack of three under 5 bucks, either just black, or in black, red, and blue combo). It claimed to not bleed through paper and is smear resistant, water resistant acid free. I am using them on the Noted notebook (8.25″ x 5.25″) I bought and the ink isn’t bleeding through in normal writing, only if you are trying to fill in the squares with colors

I was also tempted to buy the Rhonda graphing notebook (stapled ended) but it was a bit pricey and is too regular size for carrying around, but I may buy them next time to keep around the house.

So yes, I am always pleasantly surprised at their interesting selections and will sure check in often to see what new stuffs they have.

By: Nifty

Nifty — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:51:27 +0000

David, I think you need to send me a photo of your notebooks. From your comments alone, I can tell you’d be a champion “addict of the week!”

By: david bogie

david bogie — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:04:13 +0000

Hitting the deep clearance bins on the school supplies aisle can yield terrific buys at Target. I picked up a bunch of Markings notebooks for less than $3.00 each last summer. I enjoyed giving them away as gifts.

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By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:03:16 +0000

Overall, I thought this notebook was fine if you are using a ballpoint pen or pencil, but I had substantial bleedthrough and showthrough with wet pens. When using a fountain pen, the ink would not sink into the paper due to a coating on the page and my lines were scratchy at best. If you are using the notebook as a container for day-to-day notes and lists that you will one day toss aside, the markings journal will work fine. For writings or art that you want to refer to in the future, I would suggest a Moleskine or Ciak notebook instead for a better build, paper and acid-free materials.

By: Kris B. in Rochester, NY

Kris B. in Rochester, NY — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:44:53 +0000

I am consistently impressed with the mini notebooks and journals that I regularly find at Target. I order quality notebooks from Vickery and Moleskin but Target really keeps pace, in my book. Just discovered the noted. minis and LOVE the purple…not much ever, in purple! Very nice!

By: Gentian

Gentian — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:26:28 +0000

I picked up some of those small Noted books at Target a few months ago as well! It’s not bad, but yeah you definitely can’t write or draw on both sides of the page unless you use pencil or ballpoint. The back pocket came off though. I need to glue it back on.

By: Sara

Sara — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:51:15 +0000

my current journal is a Markings. It is lined … I like that the lines are nice and narrow for when I do actually use them.

I have never seen a graph paper/quad version before! I think a Target visit is in my near future…

take care n be well

By: Monda

Monda — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:52:49 +0000

I’ve used the Markings notebooks and love them. At heart I’m a Moleskine girl, but these little ditties are mighty close and certainly cheaper. If they only made them a little larger…