What bothered us about so many notebooks? Printed logos nobody needs. Careless workmanship. Materials that give up after a week. We wanted to do things differently.
That's why we make the covers ourselves – in our own workshop. Every cover is cut, embossed (for the leather ones), stitched and fitted with the details that make everyday life a little easier.
The materials
For our notebooks and journals, we use materials that are natural, built to last and full of character.
Leather: genuine leather
Not something you find on every corner: a leather with an open, buffed surface. It feels velvety to the touch – and it ages in a way cheap leather never can. Our leather notebooks get their character from the handcrafted genuine leather cover.
- rustic & vintage
- evolves with use
- timeless
Felt: wool felt made from pure new wool
Felt notebooks – soft, warm, natural. Felt protects the pages inside, feels pleasant in the hand and has a calm, understated look that suits a notebook. Wool felt is a material you simply grow fond of.
- soft feel
- natural & warm
- understated design
Thoughtful details
We think about everyday use from the very first design. If you write, you want your pen within reach. If you're out and about, you need somewhere for business cards and loose notes. If you write a lot, you want to find your page quickly.
Depending on the model, you'll find:
- pen loops
- pockets for loose papers
- business card slots
- closures
- ribbon bookmarks
- high-quality paper
- lined or blank
- A5 format
Handwriting in a digital world
We're not saying paper is better than everything else. But we believe a notebook can do something no screen can: create a quiet moment. A place that belongs to your thoughts alone – no notifications, no distractions. Many of our customers write because they notice how much clearer they think when they put things on paper. Some keep a journal. Others plan, sketch, collect ideas. And some buy a notebook simply because it's a beautiful object – which is a perfectly good reason too.
Quality over interchangeability
In a time when so much has become digital and interchangeable, our felt and leather notebooks stand for a mindful approach to the things we own. For materials with character. For craftsmanship. For more sustainability. For products that are used for years and grow more beautiful with time.
Perhaps that explains why a good notebook still has its firm place with us today.
FAQ
Do all notebooks have replaceable inserts?
No. The range includes both classic models and models with replaceable inserts. Matching refill booklets and books are available separately.
What size are the notebooks?
Most models are A5 – handy enough to take along, big enough for proper writing.
Where are the notebooks made?
The covers are made by our own team in Ilsfeld, in southern Germany – cut, stitched, finished and shipped.
What about accessories?
If you like to keep your pen close at hand, we also offer matching leather and felt pen loops that attach easily to your notebook.
Leather or felt – what's the difference?
A leather notebook ages with use and becomes more personal over time. A felt notebook wins you over with its soft feel and natural warmth.