Modular notebook system with leather cover that ages gracefully - brass rulers and clips
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.
Signature$60
The iconic leather-covered notebook system with customizable refills, elastic band closure, and A5-slim dimensions that develops unique patina with use.
Signature$48
Compact passport-sized version handmade in Chiang Mai, Thailand with vegetable-tanned leather and Japanese MD paper.
Signature$33
Compact solid brass pen that extends for writing, crafted by skilled Japanese craftsmen with a ring for attaching to notebooks.
Signature$75
Compact brass fountain pen with fine nib, designed to evolve in texture over time with a hook ring for attachment.
$21
Simple 15cm ruler made from solid brass plate with laser-engraved graduations, pressed with 45 tons of power.
$10
Notebook featuring original DW Kraft Paper with rough texture and writing comfort, bound with a resin-infused durable cover.
🇯🇵 JP · $30-$80
Hobonichi embodies 'mingei' (Japanese folk craft) principles, combining simplicity, functionality, and exceptional materials to create planners that serve as blank canvases for documenting life. Their philosophy is inspired by the Buddhist proverb 'Every day is a good day,' emphasizing mindful daily living and the belief that planners should adapt to users rather than constrain them.
🇯🇵 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.
🇺🇸 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.
🇺🇸 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.
🇯🇵 JP · $15-$40
Stalogy embodies the philosophy of 'What should have been, is' - creating essential stationery that eliminates unnecessary ornamentation to arrive at what should have existed all along. Born from a collaboration between Nitoms' adhesive technology expertise and creative director Manabu Mizuno of Good Design Company, the brand unifies 'sta-ndard' and 'techno-logy' to raise the standard level of stationery through Japanese minimalist design.