Comments on: The Manly Tradition of the Pocket Notebook

By: Ron Ep

Ron Ep — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:21:05 +0000

Who would have thought there was this much interest in such a topic!!! I have been using the maruman Mnemosyne roots for quite sometime. While I like their durability by themselves I prefer to keep mine in a leather cover. I like how they have gridlines and the spiral is very durable. Most of my entries are to do lists so they get torn out and pitched.I can always write something down much faster than using my iphone, I like flipping through the pages and really like the physical act of crossing something off the list….I have to this day my dad’s pocket notebook……….try reading that in 20 years on a smartphone……Course I will tell you I take pictures of my pocket notebook with my iphone!!!

By: Alan Iannacito

Alan Iannacito — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:56:02 +0000

As a writer, artist, observer, I have carried pocket notebooks for YEARS, My kids will inherit an accumulation of family history and blather through my drawing and writing.

I have found Hobby Lobby to have great pocket notebooks at very reasonable prices.

By: Justin

Justin — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:52:12 +0000

They can also be handy for writing down foreign phrases, sign language, and for writing down words if you are communicating with the hearing-impaired.

By: Guy

Guy — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:39:08 +0000

I keep a journal that i write in every couple weeks, but I have not invested in a notebook. I work in the private investigation industry and I dont know why I have not done so?? better go to the office store!

By: Eric Pulsifer

Eric Pulsifer — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:16:15 +0000

I’m a writer, so carrying a pocket notebook is something I’ve always done since I was a kid. Better I leave the house without my phone or wallet than my notebook.

I like those long, narrow reporter’s notebooks, and I was glad to find them locally. I used to have to order them. But my real go-to for capturing those ideas is the Hipster PDA (index cards + binder clip). If I need to save something for a while, I’ll take a picture of my notes & upload to Evernote. Geeky, but functional.

I think when I complete my next major writing project I’ll treat mysellf to a Levenger Pocket Briefcase. I drool every time I see it online.

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:06:12 +0000

I use Markings brand notebooks, which I’ve seen at Target for a couple of years, though they occasionally pop up in other stores as well. Solid covers, tons of pages (around 80-90), a pocket in the back, and good paper, all for about $7. They usually last me 3-6 months. My typical use is to make a single-line entry for the date and then use a few different symbols to highlight important information, but the rest is pretty free-form.

By: Jeff Tappan

Jeff Tappan — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:00:55 +0000

A small note to Arthur. There is a company by the name of Raine that produces the ” Rite in the Rain ” line of paper and notebooks. They are reputed to be waterproof, hence the name. They can be found in almost any men’s catalog, and I suspect that they have their their own site. They’re not cheap, but if they live up to their reputation, they’re worth it.

By: Jeff Tappan

Jeff Tappan — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:54:05 +0000

I started carrying a notepad in the Army, and have done so for the last 34 years. Ideas come quickly, and often don’t wait for an electronic device. Also, if you’re with someone and you take down their name and number, they see that as a sign of respect. They’re important enough to you for you to take the time to make a note of them. It’s simple, bu trarely done these days.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:48:21 +0000

Hey, I’m a sophomore in high school and have recently taken up reading these posts. I’ve learned a lot to say the least, and since I have a bit of money coming my way soon I’d like to buy a good, solid, durable notebook. Any suggestions? Please note any store that I can find it. Thanks!

By: D. C. Jeffery

D. C. Jeffery — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 03:56:50 +0000

I am not famous or have a famous job but have been caring a notebook for almost thirty years. I spent the majority of that time serving in the US. Navy and now work as an field engineer for a world company. I have written down everything from aircraft weapon loads during OIF to water flow capacity of an 1100 hp pump motor. Get a notebook and write it down… you wont be sorry!