Others say...

"Moleskin, large squared"
I loev these! Best journal/sketchbook/notetaker I've used. Simple but with some features like the elastic and manilla pocket. This thing is gold.

"Fantastic notebook"
A number of people I work with have these notebooks, so I figured I'd try one too. I got the Moleskine with graph-type paper. Very high quality construction, I'm real pleased.

"Perfect for travel and business"
I love the graph paper moleskin blank book journal. The elastic cover guard protects it from falling open when I toss it into my backpack. because of the graphic squares I can sketch pictures, write small or large, make charts and even map out places and events as I travel. I also keep one as a daily journal. I use it in my business to keep track of orders, work sceduals and other important data. A great book for anyone that likes writing in journals and keeping scheduals. I even use it as a my GYM/WORK OUT JOURNAL. I recommend it.

"Very good, but modification could make it ideal for business"
I use this as a business notebook and really like it. I saw a client using it, decided to try it myself, and now one of my colleagues is using it also. The simplicity and provenance of these notebooks make them "hip", but not too cool to use in business situations. It is sturdy, has a page marker, and looks professional in black. The elastic band keeps the book closed and the things I put in it secure. The hardback cover makes it easy to write on in places where there is no suitable surface (e.g. my lap). The 240 pages (counting both sides) are enough for about 4 months of notes for me. I clip my pen under the elastic band at the top of the book and find that it is held in place fairly securely. Personally, I find having a squared book makes it easier to keep things organized on a page, as opposed to a traditionally ruled notebook. The pocket in back is a great place to keep my business cards, and those of the people I meet. Although I like the size because it is small enough to fit where many traditional notebooks won't (airplane tables etc.), my one request is that book be made a little larger so that you can put an 8 1/2 x 11" (or A9) paper, folded in half, neatly in the back pocket.

"MY FIRST MOLESKINE"
I have used a number of "blank books" over the years. They have been quite servicable--some have been very good. Whether I have been living in some sort of cave, I do not know, but this is my first Moleskine. Not only is the notebook well crafted, it is also beautiful, comfortable in the hands, and much more than servicable. The pages lay flat without forcing, the binding is excellent, and the paper takes the ink nicely. This is my first Moleskine, but it will not be my last.