Ah, moleskines.  Ridiculously overpriced, but just enough better in quality and simplicity to get bought anyway.  I mistakenly combined them with a fisher bullet pen, and now am hopelessly addicted.  I take the time to cover mine with clear, wide, packing tape.  It vastly reduces the wear and tear since I carry mine everywhere and they go in and out of my pocket frequently. It would be nice if they made a waterproof version of this style, since mine tend to get soggy when I'm making notes in the shower.