The sacrilege of my sweet sweet Moleskine

Yet these days it seems that the Mole­skine notebook is a part of the accessory kit of the hip. I’ve seen on so many occa­sions those hipster fellows (the type who wear faux military field caps, skinny jeans, and tight fitting sport coats) breaking out their Mole­skines. I had to endure an entire semester of one hipster taking notes in his Mole­skine with a Bic pen. I peered over and saw that he was mostly doodling. And he was no artist, I can tell you that.

Aside from hipsters, I just see a lot of average Joe Schlubs using the Mole­skine. And I find it ever so slightly offensive. See, with a tradition of serving the creative and the thinkers, I hold the Mole­skine in high regard. I recognize the traits of a Mole­skine that make it a most appro­priate tool for writers and artists. And as such, when I see people violating that great tradition, it irks me. Most people do not require the higher quality of the Mole­skine. Spending the extra money on such a notebook is just lost on them. It’s as if a millionaire went and bought the finest cheeses to consume, only to say that he would much prefer American cheese instead of gruyère. People don’t appre­ciate the history, tradition, and crafts­manship in a Mole­skine. Just look at all the people butchering their Mole­skines into wallets and other such monstrosities. I’m all for inno­vation and all, but really, some of these things are just too much.

No, the Mole­skine notebook will not make you a better writer. Yes, it is sort of a piece of accessory for the image you wish to project (if you’re into the whole asinine trend of super­fi­ciality). But really, there are so many alter­na­tives to the Mole­skine. Yet so many whose needs do not require a Mole­skine choose to use it. It remains popular because it is used by hipsters and people who are cool. With the masses of sheep grazing upon the field of consumerism, the spread of the Mole­skine is inevitable. And frankly, it’s disap­pointing to see such a beau­tiful little utility go the way of hipsterism and commer­cialism. It is a shame to see the Mole­skine becoming defiled by so many people. I imagine that Henry Chatwin is rolling in his grave right now.

More reading on the Mole­skine:
The Legendary Notebook
Mole­skine Company Info
Want to Feel Rich and Hip?
Moleskine-An Elitist Notebook for People Who Recognize Quality

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