Memo books inspired by vintage agricultural notebooks - all manufactured in Chicago
Field Notes draws design influences from European Bauhaus utopianism and the agricultural/industrial confidence of the postwar American Midwest. Every piece uses only Futura or Century Schoolbook typefaces, embracing vernacular design, pragmatism, and charm inherited from vintage agricultural promotional memo books.
Signature$14.95
The iconic 48-page pocket memo book that started it all. Available in graph, ruled, or plain paper with kraft brown covers.
Signature$14.95
The dark counterpart to Original Kraft with matte black covers and light gray dot-graph or ruled pages for high contrast.
Signature$14.95
Waterproof and tearproof Yupo synthetic paper that survives rain, sweat, and washing. Hi-visibility orange covers for field use.
Signature$14.95
Collectible series celebrating America's National Parks with illustrated covers featuring Yosemite, Acadia, and Zion.
$14.95
Durable spiral-bound work books with extra-beefy chipboard covers. 80 pages with ruled fronts and graph backs.
$12.95
Classic 6x9 top-spiral reporter's notebook with Gregg-ruled pages. 80 pages perfect for rapid note-taking.
$19.95
Larger 4.25x6.5 inch notebooks with sewn-in-signature binding and premium Strathmore paper. 72 pages.
🇺🇸 US · $18-$35
Baron Fig believes design is philosophy made visible. Founded in 2013 after interviewing over 500 thinkers, they create tools for permanence, quiet, and creative ritual. They work slowly and deliberately, using materials that wear beautifully and making things in small batches because they believe the best things take time.
🇺🇸 US · $20-$45
Appointed creates thoughtfully designed, American-made paper goods that elevate the everyday work experience. Founded on the belief that beautiful tools inspire beautiful work, the brand combines classic design with meticulous attention to detail, using responsibly sourced materials including cotton bookcloth covers and 70lb smooth paper.
🇯🇵 JP · $21-$100+
Postalco creates tools that feel invisible in use - so well-designed that they allow you to focus on the task at hand rather than the tool itself. Founded in Brooklyn in 2000 and now based in Tokyo for over 20 years, they embody 'mottainai' (the Japanese philosophy of minimizing waste) while applying traditional Japanese craftsmanship to everyday objects. Their products are designed to be used by anyone and reveal their beauty through daily use.
🇩🇪 DE · $20-$50
Leuchtturm1917's philosophy of 'Denken mit der Hand' (thinking with the hand) celebrates the physical act of writing as a gateway to clearer thought and deeper learning. Every product is guided by the belief that details make the difference, featuring thread-bound construction, numbered pages, and thoughtfully designed features that transform note-taking into a deliberate creative practice.
🇫🇷 FR · $$
Rhodia embodies the philosophy of 'simple idea meets high quality craftsmanship.' Founded by the Verilhac brothers in Lyon in 1934, the brand is built on functional universality, timeless design, and the pursuit of the perfect writing surface. Their superfine vellum paper offers a unique writing experience with its pure white color and satin finish.
🇯🇵 JP · $5-$50
Traveler's Company creates tools for 'travelers of life' - those who journey through the world with a curious spirit. Their philosophy centers on simple, enduring design where leather covers develop unique patina over time, reflecting the owner's journey. The brand encourages slow living and mindful documentation, believing every day is a new adventure worth recording.