モレスキン「ピーナッツ」スヌーピーの限定ノート＆ウッドストックのミニチャームも
https://www.fashion-press.net/news/151715?media=line
#fashionpress #モレスキン #Moleskine #ファッション #アイテム #チャーム #コラボレーション #限定アイテム
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モレスキン「MoMA」ゴッホ《星月夜》のノート＆ダイアリー、三日月や渦巻く夜空モチーフ
https://www.fashion-press.net/news/151116?media=line#fashionpress #モレスキン #Moleskine #ライフスタイル_カルチャー #アイテム #モチーフ #チャーム #ヨーク #モマ_デザインストア_ジャイル表参道 #MoMA_Design_GYRE_omotesando #モマ_デザインストア_京都 #MoMA_Design_Store_Kyoto #モマ_デザインストア_大丸心斎橋 #MoMA_Design_Store_Daimaru_Shinsaibashi
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https://www.laviezine.com/1634471/snoopy-takes-over-new-york-with-fashion-music-and-sports-exhibition-snoopy-in-style-nyc/ Snoopy Takes Over New York With Fashion, Music And Sports Exhibition ‘Snoopy In Style NYC’ #Adidas #BillieJeanKing #CharlesMSchulz #Coach #GAPStudio #JoeCool #kith #Levi’s #MeatpackingDistrict #MichaelKorsCollection #Moleskine #NewYork #NewYorkCity #NYC #peanuts #SarahAndelman #snoopy #SnoopyInStyleNyc #starbucks #TommyHilfiger #ToryBurch #VinceGuaraldi #woodstock
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Hazel Studies
Yesterday studies (graphite on Moleskine sketchbook)#art #artist #characterconcept #conceptart #studies #moleskine #sketchbook #graphite #pencils
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The Moleskine Smart Writing Set bundles the Pen+ Ellipse smart pen with a Paper Tablet notebook, letting you write with real ink while the Moleskine Notes app digitizes every stroke via a hidden dot grid. It captures handwriting near-instantly, stores up to 100 pages offline, and uses standard (not proprietary) ink refills—but it only works with Moleskine's own proprietary paper, and OCR accuracy drops noticeably with messy handwriting. https://weandthecolor.com/the-moleskine-smart-writing-set-still-works-in-2026-heres-what-changed-my-mind/211281
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The Moleskine Smart Writing Set Still Works in 2026. Here’s What Changed My Mind.
I’ve tried a handful of smart notebooks over the years, and most of them ended up in a drawer within a month. So when I picked up the Moleskine Smart Writing Set, I wasn’t sold yet. I wanted to know if this one would actually stick or just be another gadget that promises to fix your note-taking and quietly fails to. Six months later, it’s still the notebook I reach for first, more often than my laptop.
This review comes from actual daily use, not a spec sheet skim. I tested the Pen+ Ellipse across meetings, sketch sessions, grocery lists, and one very long train ride through the Czech countryside. What follows is what I found, including where the system genuinely earns its price tag and where it quietly disappoints you.
What Is the Moleskine Smart Writing Set, Exactly?
The Moleskine Smart Writing Set pairs a Bluetooth pen, called the Pen+ Ellipse, with a Paper Tablet notebook printed with an invisible dot grid. The pen contains a tiny infrared camera near its tip. As you write, that camera reads the dot pattern beneath your ink and reconstructs every stroke on your phone through the Moleskine Notes app.
Nothing about the writing experience changes on the surface. You’re using real ink on real paper, with the same tactile drag most fountain pen fans obsess over. The digitization happens quietly in the background, so the notebook still feels like a notebook first and a gadget second.
That distinction matters more than Moleskine’s marketing usually admits. Most smart notebooks I’ve tried, including the erasable, wipe-clean kind, feel like a compromise. This one doesn’t. You get a permanent paper archive and a searchable digital copy, generated from the same physical act of writing.
Out of the Box, and Onto the Page
The set arrives in a slim box: the Pen+ Ellipse, a Large Ruled Paper Tablet, a USB charging cable, one spare ink cartridge, and a quick-start card. There’s no elaborate packaging theater here, which I appreciated. Moleskine clearly wants you writing within ten minutes, not admiring the box.
Setup requires pairing the pen with the Notes app over Bluetooth, then opening a fresh notebook profile in the app. Once paired, the pen remembers the connection, so you rarely repeat this step. The whole process took me under five minutes on an iPhone, though Android users should expect a narrower feature set, since Moleskine has historically prioritized iOS.
A Pen That Feels Like a Pen
The Pen+ Ellipse weighs about the same as a quality ballpoint, roughly 20 grams, and its triangular cross-section rests comfortably between my fingers during long writing sessions. It charges fully in around 90 minutes and lasts through several days of moderate note-taking on a single charge.
One detail stood out immediately. The pen uses a standard ballpoint ink refill, not a proprietary cartridge locked behind a subscription. Compared to some competing smartpens, that alone removes a recurring cost most reviewers gloss over.
The Question That Matters Most: Does It Actually Capture Handwriting?
This is where I want to introduce a term I’ve been using internally at WE AND THE COLOR while testing hardware like this: the Ink Latency Threshold. It measures the practical gap between the moment your pen tip touches paper and the moment the app renders that stroke accurately on screen.
For the Moleskine Smart Writing Set, that gap sits close to instant during live syncing, assuming Bluetooth stays connected and the app is open. Offline capture works too. The pen stores up to 100 pages internally and syncs everything once you reconnect, which saved me during a flight with no signal.
Handwriting recognition, or OCR, is a separate question from capture accuracy. Capture is nearly flawless: your strokes appear exactly where you drew them. OCR, which converts those strokes into editable typed text, is noticeably weaker with cursive or fast, sloppy handwriting. My rushed meeting notes came through with maybe 80 percent accuracy. My slower, deliberate writing hit closer to 95 percent.
For Sketches, a Mixed Verdict
As a design editor, I care about line weight and pressure sensitivity more than the average buyer probably does. The pen tracks pressure reasonably well, translating thicker strokes into bolder digital lines. It won’t replace a proper drawing tablet, but for quick concept sketches or annotated diagrams during a client call, it holds up.
Six Months In, the Verdict Shifts
Daily use revealed patterns that a two-week review cycle simply can’t catch. Here’s what actually changed in my workflow, for better and worse.
Where the System Earned Its Keep
Meeting notes became searchable. That single feature justified the purchase for me. I can type “brand refresh” into the Notes app and pull up every handwritten mention across four months of notebooks. Before this, my notes lived in a drawer, essentially unsearchable and often unread again.
Sharing also became painless. A photographed page and a digitized page are not the same thing. The digital version can be exported as a clean PDF, edited for typos, and dropped straight into a project brief, without the glare and shadow you get from snapping a photo of a notebook page.
Where It Let Me Down
The Paper Tablet format is a real limitation. Moleskine sells its Smart Writing System paper in a narrow range of sizes and layouts, and you’re locked into their proprietary dot pattern. Regular Moleskine notebooks, even the classic ones sitting on the same shelf, won’t work with the pen.
I call this the Ecosystem Lock Test, a quick check I now run on every connected hardware product: can you use it with anything outside the brand’s own catalog? The Moleskine Smart Writing Set fails that test completely. You’re buying into Moleskine’s paper ecosystem for as long as you use the pen.
What You’re Really Paying For
Pricing varies depending on the bundle, but expect somewhere between $179 and $199 for the Pen+ Ellipse and Paper Tablet combined, with additional Paper Tablets running around $30 each afterward. That’s a meaningful ongoing cost if you fill notebooks quickly.
Compare that to a $3 disposable notebook, and it sounds absurd. Compare it to what professionals already spend on note-taking apps, cloud storage subscriptions, or a dedicated tablet, and the math shifts. For someone who already buys Moleskine notebooks out of habit, the upgrade cost is smaller than it looks.
FeatureDetailsIncluded in the setPen+ Ellipse smart pen, Paper Tablet, USB cable, ink refillTypical priceAround $179 to $199 for the full setPen weightRoughly 20 grams, similar to a standard ballpointBattery lifeSeveral days of moderate use per charge; 90 minutes to fully rechargeOffline capacityStores up to 100 pages before requiring a syncInk refillsStandard ballpoint cartridges, not proprietaryCompatible paperMoleskine Paper Tablets and Smart Diary/Planners onlyHandwriting recognitionStrong stroke capture; OCR accuracy drops with cursive writingBest suited forNote-takers, sketch artists, students, and meeting-heavy professionalsSo, Who Is This Actually For?
If you already write by hand daily and hate retyping notes afterward, this system solves a real problem. Writers, architects, and consultants who sketch during client meetings will likely see the fastest return on the investment.
If you’re buying it purely as a novelty, the excitement can fade within a month, the same way it does with any new tool you haven’t built a habit around yet. The Moleskine Smart Writing Set rewards consistent use. Used sporadically, it becomes an expensive notebook that occasionally forgets to sync.
Trusting Paper Again
I’ve started ranking digital note tools on what I call the Analog Confidence Index, essentially how much a device lets you trust paper as the primary record rather than a backup. The Moleskine Smart Writing Set scores high here. Your notebook remains the real artifact. The app is a mirror, not a replacement.
The Verdict
The Moleskine Smart Writing Set isn’t a perfect product, and I don’t think Moleskine would claim otherwise. The proprietary paper limits flexibility, and OCR accuracy still lags behind what generative AI transcription tools can now achieve elsewhere. Even so, the core promise holds up under real, sustained use. You write on paper. Your notes become searchable, shareable, and permanent, without forcing you to choose between analog focus and digital convenience.
My prediction for where this category heads next: expect tighter AI integration inside the Notes app itself, likely automatic summarization and smarter tagging, rather than any dramatic hardware redesign. The pen and paper formula already works. Moleskine’s next real advantage will come from what happens after the stroke lands on the page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Moleskine Smart Writing Set work with regular Moleskine notebooks?
No. The pen only reads the invisible dot grid printed on Moleskine’s Paper Tablets and Smart Diary/Planners. Standard Moleskine notebooks don’t include this pattern.
How much does the Moleskine Smart Writing Set cost?
The full set typically runs between $179 and $199, with replacement Paper Tablets priced around $30 each.
Is the Moleskine Smart Writing Set compatible with Android?
Yes, though historically the iOS app has received features first, and some Android users report a slightly narrower feature set.
How accurate is the handwriting recognition?
Stroke capture is nearly perfect. Text conversion accuracy depends heavily on handwriting style, with neater writing performing noticeably better than fast cursive.
Can I use the pen without my phone nearby?
Yes. The pen stores up to 100 pages offline and syncs automatically once reconnected to the Notes app.
Do I need special ink refills?
No. The Pen+ Ellipse uses a standard ballpoint ink cartridge, so you’re not locked into an expensive proprietary refill system.
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モレスキン「ムーミン」の限定ノートやピンズ、釣りを楽しむムーミン一家
https://www.fashion-press.net/news/148271?media=line#fashionpress #モレスキン #Moleskine #ファッション #アイテム #ストライプ #モチーフ #コラボレーション
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友人がコーヒーを送ってきてくれた。早速朝からワクワクと淹れてみる。封筒を開けた途端にコーヒーの香りというのは嬉しいものですね。今日の淹れ方だとちょっと苦めだったので、あとでアイスでも飲んでみよう。#coffee #fountainpen #moleskine #コーヒー #万年筆 #photography #chemex
A friend sent me some coffee. I was so excited that I brewed some first thing this morning. It’s such a lovely feeling when the aroma of coffee hits you the moment you open the envelope. It turned out a bit bitter the way I brewed it today, so I think I’ll try having some iced coffee later.
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A possible likeness of Joe Sargent, the bus driver in "The Shadow over Innsmouth" by H. P. Lovecraft. Coloured pencils on Moleskine sketchbook.
#Innsmouth #Lovecraft #horror #mistery #comicart #art #artist #comicbook #pencils #Moleskine #Massachusetts #LovecraftCountry
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Before I Pick Up My Phone…
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Moleskine unveils a "magical" AI-powered Lord of the Rings collection, because apparently paper needs algorithms now 🤖📓. Spoiler alert: your Lembas bread recipe will still taste like cardstock. Welcome to the future, where #notebooks try to impress hobbits and fail miserably. 🧙♂️✍️
https://cjleo.com/blog/moleskine-ai-lord-of-the-rings-collection-can-only-mock/ #Moleskine #AI #LordoftheRings #FutureTech #PaperProducts #HackerNews #ngated -
Moleskine's AI Lord of the Rings collection can only mock
https://cjleo.com/blog/moleskine-ai-lord-of-the-rings-collection-can-only-mock/
#HackerNews #Moleskine #AI #Lord #of #the #Rings #collection #mockery #fantasy #tech
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Okay, well, this is why we can’t have nice things. Time for a letter to Moleskine explaining why I won’t be buying from them again and why marketing AI art to artists and writers is bad, and a letter to Leuchtturm explaining why I’m no longer buying from Moleskine and how I’m fully prepared to stop buying from them if they ever do this.
But also?? This is a legitimate collaboration with “Lord of the Rings”! I will have to investigate this too. WTF, people??
(FYI, because I’m an unapologetic blank paper hoarder I still have several blank Moleskines and several more in progress, so if you see me using them in my photos, that’s why)
https://beige.party/@TheDodologist/116469902663898276
#Analog #AnalogTools #Notebooks #Moleskine #Journaling #LoTR
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FYI fellow artists! Moleskine proudly used AI to make cover designs and/or promote their products.
Truly disrespectful behaviour from a company that sells creative tools to real artists.
https://cjleo.com/blog/moleskine-ai-lord-of-the-rings-collection-can-only-mock/
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"Imagined by Moleskine, generated by AI" Dunno, seems bad to me.
As Eddie Robson (@eddierobson.bsky.social) puts it: "This does seem like very poor judgment for a company whose entire customer base is people who write and draw by hand."
https://cjleo.com/blog/moleskine-ai-lord-of-the-rings-collection-can-only-mock/
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@Paraendroid du meinst, das könnte eine Verschwörung von #BigPaper sein? 🧐#Leuchtturm #Moleskine
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Pra tudo dá-se um jeito, bom dia!
Eu queria um #sketchbook que coubesse no meu #midori, mas é bem caro. Aí eu aprendi encadernação e com meus papéis, dobradeira e tal eu fiz uma revistinha, tipo #moleskine cahier. Estou aprendendo #sashiko só para bordar a capa dele.
Tenho um que fiz para estudar aquarela que a capa é de #papel de #aquarela, mas ainda não pintei
Na falta de grana, criatividade com o que se tem.
Costurei um sketchbook de aquarela também, depois eu mostro.
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En réactualisant mon #portfolio je suis tombé sur ce dessin de 2017 intitulé "grandmoleskine24". J'avais fait une série de dessin de ce genre, mais celui-ci n'avait jamais reçu de couleurs, voilà qui est fait.
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Aujourd'hui c'est archives Moleskine. [3/3]
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Aujourd'hui c'est archives Moleskine. [2/3]
Pour commander vos exemplaires de Frontière :
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Aujourd'hui c'est archives Moleskine. [1/3]
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Luxury retailer to open Edinburgh store at St James Quarter shopping centre
A new luxury retailer is moving into a popular Edinburgh city centre shopping centre. Bosses at St James…
#Edinburgh #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #Scotland #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Britain #GreatBritain #Moleskine #retailer #StJamesQuarter #storeconcept
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/516959/ Luxury retailer to open Edinburgh store at St James Quarter shopping centre #Britain #Edinburgh #GreatBritain #Moleskine #retailer #Scotland #StJamesQuarter #StoreConcept #UK #UnitedKingdom
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イッセイ ミヤケ | モレスキン“カードケースと一体化”ノート、約20枚の名刺入るポケット付き
https://www.fashion-press.net/news/138613?media=line#fashionpress #モレスキン #Moleskine #イッセイ_ミヤケ #ISSEY_MIYAKE #ライフスタイル_カルチャー #アイテム #プリーツ #コラボレーション #限定アイテム #イッセイ_ミヤケ_神戸 #ISSEY_MIYAKE_KOBE #イッセイ_ミヤケ_船場 #ISSEY_MIYAKE_SEMBA #プリーツ_プリーズ_イッセイ_ミヤケ_東京ミッドタウン #PLEATS_PLEASE_ISSEY_MIYAKE_Tokyo_Midtown
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モレスキン×イッセイ ミヤケ“カードケースと一体化”ノート、約20枚の名刺入るポケット付き
https://www.fashion-press.net/news/138613?media=line#fashionpress #モレスキン #Moleskine #イッセイ_ミヤケ #ISSEY_MIYAKE #ライフスタイル_カルチャー #アイテム #コラボレーション #限定アイテム #文房具_ステーショナリー #21_21_デザインサイト #21_21_DESIGN_SIGHT #モレスキン_横浜相鉄ジョイナス #Moleskine_Sotetsu_Joinus #モレスキン_神戸阪急 #Moleskine_Kobe_Hankyu
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読み終わるのがもったいなくてゆっくり読んだ「胃が合うふたり」。千早茜さんの「黒革の手帖」に敬意を表してモレスキンで（無地ではないけど）。新井見枝香さんのパートも抜書きしたいところが色々あったのでもう一回ぐらい登場するかも。 #今日の抜書き #万年筆 #fountainpen #moleskine #tea #photography
I read “Iga au futari” slowly because I didn't want it to end. Out of respect for Chihaya Akane's “Black Leather Notebook,” I used a Moleskine notebook (though it's not plain). There were many parts of Mieko Arai's section that I wanted to excerpt, so it may appear again.
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A small update on my previous #moleskine #bookbinding post.
On the bottom part of the front cover there was a small stain (caused probably by the glue) that didn't look very nice, so i decided to attempt to cover it with metal decorations (small gears). I think that this addition, not only hid the stain, but it make it look better.
More info again on my free #kofi post
https://ko-fi.com/Post/Moleskine-attempt--Take-3-Y8Y81I1WI8
#craft #crafts
#artandcraft #handmade #diy #hobby #hardcover #crafting
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My third attempt in binding #moleskine like #notebook
Finally without twists in the elastic, or the bookmark on the wrong side!
More information (and the tutroials i watched) on my free #kofi post: https://ko-fi.com/post/Moleskine-attempt--Take-3-Y8Y81I1WI8
#craft #crafts
#artandcraft #handmade #diy #hobby #hardcover #handmadebook #crafting
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From the archives... a little guy I made 7 years ago.
#sketchbook #pencil #drawing #Moleskine #art #mastoart #draw #artist #sketch #artwork #pencildrawing #bw #comics #illustration #illustrator #artistsonmastodon
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Over or under rated: Moleskine, Obsidian Sync, Markdown, Vim, Pizza? @hyde 's Over Under series has another episode to check out.
Read it on my blog https://ellanew.com/2025-06-13-moleskine-obsidian-sync-markdown-vim-pizza
or Hyde's (includes his take on those 5 things) https://lazybea.rs/ovr-022/#moleskine #markdown #obsidian #vim #pizza #analog #plainText
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#OverUnder 022 with @ellane !
Her opinions on:
- #Moleskine
- #Obsidian Sync
- #Markdown
- #Vim
- #Pizza#blog #fediverse #mastodon #notebook #ink #fountainPen #Plaintext #pkm #notes
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