tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post4546977831165237877..comments2023-03-25T10:43:27.790+00:00Comments on Future; Nostalgic: Review: Asda Executive NotebookSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00361651251233078437noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-4741434408763140262011-01-27T23:55:49.726+00:002011-01-27T23:55:49.726+00:00Thanks for the tip on the Asda executive notepad, ...Thanks for the tip on the Asda executive notepad, cant find the A5 in "executive" on their website though, but will go to the store and have a good rummageAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-28799053338206749782010-05-28T21:09:05.092+01:002010-05-28T21:09:05.092+01:00Asda seem to have adapted the design, or more like...Asda seem to have adapted the design, or more likely changed the manufacturer, so that the cover overlaps the pages by some margin [all puns intended] and is much more cushioned than before. They also seem to have removed the perforations from the A5 model and the paper is slightly lighter - no bad thing to my mind as catching the paper accidentally on the original design typically resulted in slowly detaching leaves. I too haven't seen any A4 models recently but given Asda's unpredictable stock management approach - I would just keep looking from time to time and you may be pleasantly surprised...Steve Specknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-21656577100928630472010-04-20T16:23:50.768+01:002010-04-20T16:23:50.768+01:00I have been using the A4 version of this for some ...I have been using the A4 version of this for some months having bought two of them when I first saw them. Many people at work have commented favourably on them and I would dearly like to carry on using them. However, I can't find the A4 version any more! I have been into at least 6 ASDA's of late and the A5 version is freely available but not the A4....am beside myself with miseryTim the Executivenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-43319411931449508202010-03-02T14:16:33.714+00:002010-03-02T14:16:33.714+00:00Just got myself a couple of these notebooks. One s...Just got myself a couple of these notebooks. One squared and one plain. Paper quality seems amazing for the price. Compared to £12 to £15 for a moleskin of similar size (with worse paper for ink pens) it seems like an incredible bargain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-68187772098031246912010-02-05T09:18:51.914+00:002010-02-05T09:18:51.914+00:00John - I would hope that Wal-Mart might pick these...John - I would hope that Wal-Mart might pick these up for the US market. If not, drop me a line and I'm sure we can work something out. :)Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00361651251233078437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-47966221310060872702010-02-04T14:36:52.297+00:002010-02-04T14:36:52.297+00:00Found the link to this review over on Notebook Sto...Found the link to this review over on Notebook Stories. Excellent, comprehensive and well-written! My only gripe is that you've tempted me with a notebook unavailable on this side of the pond. ;-)John Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12271467833029417779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-82347694929307339742009-10-05T11:41:32.581+01:002009-10-05T11:41:32.581+01:00Hilary - You're welcome, glad you found my rev...Hilary - You're welcome, glad you found my review useful. I can't get over just how good the paper is in these notebooks, especially for the price. Thanks for confirming my suspicions regarding Noodler's bulletproof inks, I hadn't got round to trying them with it yet.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00361651251233078437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-87061354212030733242009-10-05T09:22:41.330+01:002009-10-05T09:22:41.330+01:00Many thanks for this recommendation.
I to have sto...Many thanks for this recommendation.<br />I to have stocked up just in case there is a rush on stock.<br />I have tried many Noodler's bulletproof inks on this paper and I am pleased to see none of the dreaded bleed-through.hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891041422289024416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-25447798195054325242009-09-29T09:34:17.557+01:002009-09-29T09:34:17.557+01:00Thanks for such a great comment! Yes, I totally a...Thanks for such a great comment! Yes, I totally agree with you, the Asda Exec is a wonderful notebook, though knowing Asda as I do, I've stocked up just in case they decide to alter the design/quality. This is one item that deserves to be left as it is for us all to enjoy for a long time to come.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00361651251233078437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-9155936370542573062009-09-28T14:57:49.213+01:002009-09-28T14:57:49.213+01:00I came across these when my brother got one accide...I came across these when my brother got one accidentally, thinking it was lined when it wasn't. Ever the buzzard I am I jumped on the chance to get a free sketchbook (I'm a constant doodler).<br /><br />I think I'm in love with these. Not only do they hold up to fountain pen, they take my brush and drawing pens with no feathering and I've also managed to use watercolours in them too!<br /><br />I'm stupidly happy that I can get something like this in A4 for £4 as opposed to the expensive, smaller moleskines. I liked it so much I went back and got another big one and a littler one too.<br /><br />The perforated pages were a nice bonus too, I didn't notice them until I accidentally tore one at the line.<br /><br />I hope they don't stop making them or make changes, they're going to become a staple part of my must-draw-something-every-day diet.Weeburdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542210129987982413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-41404178870508470292009-08-07T09:29:05.201+01:002009-08-07T09:29:05.201+01:00Yes, it is a really nice notebook, or at least I t...Yes, it is a really nice notebook, or at least I think it is. If you want to use my Kontactr button I'm sure we could work something out. ;)Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00361651251233078437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-20583356889481878362009-08-05T21:43:13.933+01:002009-08-05T21:43:13.933+01:00Sounds like a notebook, I could really love, but t...Sounds like a notebook, I could really love, but there is no walmart in reach for me here in Germany...<br />Would you send me one?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994750820298901680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-55370824327506698442009-08-05T08:39:51.341+01:002009-08-05T08:39:51.341+01:00sircram - Hopefully Walmart will pick the Exec up ...sircram - Hopefully Walmart will pick the Exec up for sale in the US. In the meantime you could try the new 90gsm Rhodia Webnotebook or a Clairefontaine Basics notebook, both of which are fountain pen friendly.<br /><br />Superpooky - great minds, eh?! No worries about lighting the blue touch paper here, there's no love lost between me and Moleskine. ;) I'm glad you seem to like the Exec as much as I do. Thanks for tipping me off about the Blackwells notebook, I'll have to see if I can get hold of one.<br /><br />Thanks folks for your kind comments. :)Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00361651251233078437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-24755493218375818822009-08-04T22:37:17.623+01:002009-08-04T22:37:17.623+01:00I bought one the minute I saw it. Like you idly w...I bought one the minute I saw it. Like you idly walking in the stationery isle in Asda. I mean 3 quid, why wouldn't you buy it?<br />It is bigger and heavier than a Moleskine but then isn't overpriced with overrated paper inside (lights blue touch paper).<br /><br />Great buy.<br /><br />My pocket Moleskine alternative is from Blackwells. Half price at £5. Not quite as good but not 50% worse than a Moleskine if you follow.<br /><br />Great review, thanksSuperpookynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-26392648941235519212009-08-04T19:23:14.480+01:002009-08-04T19:23:14.480+01:00man, I wish I could get one of these in the US, I ...man, I wish I could get one of these in the US, I really need a Moleskine replacement with good, FP friendly ink.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-78703715964458951892009-07-25T15:45:59.009+01:002009-07-25T15:45:59.009+01:00As I said in the review, the Asda Exec notebook we...As I said in the review, the Asda Exec notebook weighs in at 450g. Royal Mail Airmail service should costs somewhere in the region of £6.51, or around £11.01 if you go for the expedited Royal Mail Airsure service. Hope you like the notebook when you get it. :)Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00361651251233078437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-9285670442538831702009-07-25T03:21:25.263+01:002009-07-25T03:21:25.263+01:00how heavy is the entire book? I would like to get ...how heavy is the entire book? I would like to get a friend from Manchester to buy and Royal Mail it to me...Kewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06649471099509340957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-57313115753802189572009-07-24T15:53:23.458+01:002009-07-24T15:53:23.458+01:00Oh yes, perforations are a definite bonus IMO. Pe...Oh yes, perforations are a <b>definite</b> bonus IMO. Perforated pages mean you can remove a page neatly should you wish to, something you can't do easily with a Moleskine. <br /><br />The Asda Exec's perforations seem particularly robust - to remove a page it's best to fold along the perforated line first, then fold back the other way before removing. <br /><br />I've used several brands with this feature over the years and have never had a notebook fall apart on me yet, or had pages come loose, so you can rest easy on that score.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00361651251233078437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-17845353921534801862009-07-24T15:15:27.107+01:002009-07-24T15:15:27.107+01:00Do you really want perforated pages? Won't the...Do you really want perforated pages? Won't they eventually loosen and come out? I would think that would contributed to the notebook coming apart.Leftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859880978329086534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-73552155877179746432009-07-14T10:44:35.015+01:002009-07-14T10:44:35.015+01:00Brian - Thanks for those kind words. If you get r...Brian - Thanks for those kind words. If you get really stuck, let me know - I'm sure we could work something out. ;)<br /><br />Notebook Stories - Oh, it is! :) I've checked but no luck with a pocket sized version, yet. If Asda release one I'll let you know.<br /><br />Passion - Thanks! Don't think I've come across 'Noted' as a brand over here, are you planning to review it?<br /><br />Thanks for all the kind comments, I do have wonderful readers! :)Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00361651251233078437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-53374402951006655062009-07-13T19:21:06.979+01:002009-07-13T19:21:06.979+01:00Looks like a great notebook!
Too bad I live in th...Looks like a great notebook! <br />Too bad I live in the US...<br />Oh well, I recently picked up a Noted notebook and I'm pretty happy with it.Passionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08421222473561017216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-2867613168795743272009-07-13T19:07:25.703+01:002009-07-13T19:07:25.703+01:00Sounds like a great notebook! I wish they made one...Sounds like a great notebook! I wish they made one in the same size as a Pocket Moleskine.Notebook Storieshttp://www.notebookstories.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315607349417103052.post-33937564691254832102009-07-13T18:28:51.061+01:002009-07-13T18:28:51.061+01:00Very nice review. I need to see if I can find the...Very nice review. I need to see if I can find these in the US.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com