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Schneider Xtra Hybrid Rollerball Pen 0.5mm

Schneider Xtra Hybrid Rollerball Pen 0.5mm

£2.50

The Schneider Xtra Hybrid ink roller features liquid ink technology and a ball cushioned elastically in plastic for an extremely smooth writing experience. The XTRA ink regulator controls the ink flow exactly and consistently from beginning to end, without blots or interruptions. The large ink reservoir has a level indicator and the ergonomic rubber grip on the barrel of the pen promoting tireless and relaxed writing. The cap has a metal clip.

Choice of colours: Black, Blue, Green and Red. All pens have a 0.5mm tip.
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Cartesio Medium Plum Purple Organiser

Cartesio Medium Plum Purple Organiser

£27.99

Medium Cartesio organiser in soft eco-friendly black recycled leather. Vertical elastic enclosure band to keep organiser closed at all times.

Organiser measures approximately 115 x 180mm on the outside and 15mm thick with all contents including planner for one year (which is roughly 4½ x 7" and just over half an inch thick).

Contents:

Weekly planner insert measuring 7.7 x 12.7cm. Includes free insert for 2010.
Personal information page.
2009/2010 Calendar.
International holidays and world time.
Day marker.
Contacts pages.
Notes pages (normal lined and coloured squared paper).
Dividers (customisable tabs).
Card holder pockets.
World map.
Rear pocket for receipts, etc, with Cartesio style page marker flap.
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Cartesio Medium Sea Green Organiser

Cartesio Medium Sea Green Organiser

£27.99

Medium Cartesio organiser in soft eco-friendly sea green recycled leather. Vertical elastic enclosure band to keep organiser closed at all times.

Organiser measures approximately 115 x 180mm on the outside and 15mm thick with all contents including planner for one year (which is roughly 4½ x 7" and just over half an inch thick).

Contents:

Weekly planner insert measuring 7.7 x 12.7cm. Includes free insert for 2010.
Personal information page.
2009/2010 Calendar.
International holidays and world time.
Day marker.
Contacts pages.
Notes pages (normal lined and coloured squared paper).
Dividers (customisable tabs).
Card holder pockets.
World map.
Rear pocket for receipts, etc, with Cartesio style page marker flap.
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Cartesio Medium Black Organiser

Cartesio Medium Black Organiser

£27.99

Medium Cartesio organiser in soft eco-friendly black recycled leather. Vertical elastic enclosure band to keep organiser closed at all times.

Organiser measures approximately 115 x 180mm on the outside and 15mm thick with all contents including planner for one year (which is roughly 4½ x 7" and just over half an inch thick).

Contents:

Weekly planner insert measuring 9.5 x 17cm. Includes free insert for 2010.
Personal information page.
2009/2010 Calendar.
International holidays and world time.
Day marker.
Contacts pages.
Notes pages (normal lined and coloured squared paper).
Dividers (customisable tabs).
Card holder pockets.
World map.
Rear pocket for receipts, etc, with Cartesio style page marker flap.
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Cartesio Medium Orange Organiser

Cartesio Medium Orange Organiser

£27.99

Medium Cartesio organiser in soft eco-friendly orange recycled leather. Vertical elastic enclosure band to keep organiser closed at all times.

Organiser measures approximately 115 x 180mm on the outside and 15mm thick with all contents including planner for one year (which is roughly 4½ x 7" and just over half an inch thick).

Contents:

Weekly planner insert measuring 7.7 x 12.7cm. Includes free insert for 2010.
Personal information page.
2009/2010 Calendar.
International holidays and world time.
Day marker.
Contacts pages.
Notes pages (normal lined and coloured squared paper).
Dividers (customisable tabs).
Card holder pockets.
World map.
Rear pocket for receipts, etc, with Cartesio style page marker flap.
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Cartesio Medium Red Organiser

Cartesio Medium Red Organiser

£27.99

Medium Cartesio organiser in soft eco-friendly red recycled leather. Vertical elastic enclosure band to keep organiser closed at all times.

Organiser measures approximately 115 x 180mm on the outside and 15mm thick with all contents including planner for one year (which is roughly 4½ x 7" and just over half an inch thick).

Contents:

Weekly planner insert measuring 7.7 x 12.7cm. Includes free insert for 2010.
Personal information page.
2009/2010 Calendar.
International holidays and world time.
Day marker.
Contacts pages.
Notes pages (normal lined and coloured squared paper).
Dividers (customisable tabs).
Card holder pockets.
World map.
Rear pocket for receipts, etc, with Cartesio style page marker flap.
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Cartesio Small Plum Purple Organiser

Cartesio Small Plum Purple Organiser

£22.99

Small Cartesio organiser in soft eco-friendly black recycled leather. Vertical elastic enclosure band to keep organiser closed at all times.

Organiser measures approximately 100 x 140mm on the outside and 15mm thick with all contents including planner for one year (which is roughly 4 x 5½" and just over half an inch thick).

Contents:

Weekly planner insert measuring 7.7 x 12.7cm. Includes free insert for 2010.
Personal information page.
2009/2010 Calendar.
International holidays and world time.
Day marker.
Contacts pages.
Notes pages (normal lined and coloured squared paper).
Dividers (customisable tabs).
Card holder pockets.
World map.
Rear pocket for receipts, etc, with Cartesio style page marker flap.
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Cartesio Small Sea Green Organiser

Cartesio Small Sea Green Organiser

£22.99

Small Cartesio organiser in soft eco-friendly sea green recycled leather. Vertical elastic enclosure band to keep organiser closed at all times.

Organiser measures approximately 100 x 140mm on the outside and 15mm thick with all contents including planner for one year (which is roughly 4 x 5½" and just over half an inch thick).

Contents:

Weekly planner insert measuring 7.7 x 12.7cm. Includes free insert for 2010.
Personal information page.
2009/2010 Calendar.
International holidays and world time.
Day marker.
Contacts pages.
Notes pages (normal lined and coloured squared paper).
Dividers (customisable tabs).
Card holder pockets.
World map.
Rear pocket for receipts, etc, with Cartesio style page marker flap.
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Cartesio Small Red Organiser

Cartesio Small Red Organiser

£22.99

Small Cartesio organiser in soft eco-friendly red recycled leather. Vertical elastic enclosure band to keep organiser closed at all times.

Organiser measures approximately 100 x 140mm on the outside and 15mm thick with all contents including planner for one year (which is roughly 4 x 5½" and just over half an inch thick).

Contents:

Weekly planner insert measuring 7.7 x 12.7cm. Includes free insert for 2010.
Personal information page.
2009/2010 Calendar.
International holidays and world time.
Day marker.
Contacts pages.
Notes pages (normal lined and coloured squared paper).
Dividers (customisable tabs).
Card holder pockets.
World map.
Rear pocket for receipts, etc, with Cartesio style page marker flap.
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Cartesio Small Orange Organiser

Cartesio Small Orange Organiser

£22.99

Small Cartesio organiser in soft eco-friendly orange recycled leather. Vertical elastic enclosure band to keep organiser closed at all times.

Organiser measures approximately 100 x 140mm on the outside and 15mm thick with all contents including planner for one year (which is roughly 4 x 5½" and just over half an inch thick).

Contents:

Weekly planner insert measuring 7.7 x 12.7cm. Includes free insert for 2010.
Personal information page.
2009/2010 Calendar.
International holidays and world time.
Day marker.
Contacts pages.
Notes pages (normal lined and coloured squared paper).
Dividers (customisable tabs).
Card holder pockets.
World map.
Rear pocket for receipts, etc, with Cartesio style page marker flap.
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Best Sellers

CIAK Paper Sample

CIAK Paper Sample

A few sheets of paper taken from a CIAK notebook. We've always raved about the fountain pen friendliness of CIAK paper, but don't take our word for it.

We are pleased to include samples from the brand new range of CIAK Eco notebooks, which are made from recycled, ethically sourced materials. The notebook differs from the classic CIAK in the feel of its cover and paper, so please do try this one. The Eco should be available to buy soon.


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Cartesio Paper

Cartesio Paper

A few sheets of paper taken from a Cartesio notebook, our favourite notebook here at TJS. At the moment only lined paper is available, but we hope to add the plain ivory Cartesio to the range soon.


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Mood Paper

Mood Paper

A few sheets of paper taken from a Mood notebook. Fountain pen users might be surprised, judging by the review posted over at Biffybean's Blog (link on page below).


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Moleskine Paper Sample

Moleskine Paper Sample

A few sheets of paper taken from a Moleskine notebook. Fountain pen users are likely to be dissatisfied, but there's no better way to decide than by trying. Please specify the type you would like to try (visit the Moleskine page if you are not familiar with the range).


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Cartesio Large Black Ruled Notebook

Cartesio Large Black Ruled Notebook

£11.50

13x21cm large Cartesio black leather Italian notebook. Features cream ruled acid-free paper suitable for ink pens and ballpoints alike. The leather cover has an distinctive 'embossed' pattern (click to enlarge the image).

Rear pocket at the back of the notebook (inside the rear cover) allows safe storage of cards, receipts, notes, currency, etc, and an extra flap also doubles as a useful page marker.
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CIAK Large Black Ruled Journal/Notebook

CIAK Large Black Ruled Journal/Notebook

£15.95

The superb CIAK notebook. Black leather with archival quality ivory ruled paper. 15x21cm (A5). Patented horizontal elastic band secures any pen tightly against your notebook. CIAK journals and notebooks are made in Italy.

Italian Bonded Leather

Made from smooth soft Italian bonded leather, the CIAK's cover is firm yet flexible, which makes it an excellent alternative to a hardback cover. The use of bonded leather also makes CIAK notebooks very durable - ideal for everyday use.

Archival Quality, Acid Free Paper

There are 140 pages of permanently bound, college ruled cream paper that is perfect for fountain pen ink as well as ballpoints. The paper is archival quality and acid free and takes ink with no feathering or showthrough.

A Unique Leather Notebook

But that's where the conventional notebook ends.

Handmade in Florence, Italy, the CIAK notebook is a leather journal with a difference. CIAK features a patent protected horizontal elastic band, one major advantage of which is that a pen can be securely fastened to the notebook without fear of loss or damage. We've tried this with a variety of pens of different sizes ranging from a Pilot G2 to a Mont Blanc and the CIAK secured each one perfectly.

This is something that is simply impossible with any other notebook, due to their conventional vertical elastic bands. A quick look at the various Moleskine hacks on the Internet demonstrates the usefulness and value of having a pen attached to the notebook in this way.

The CIAK Range

The CIAK range is comprehensive and provides for user choice in virtually all elements of the notebook:

Sizes: 9x13cm, 12x17cm, 15x21cm (A5)
Colours: Black, red, blue, burnt orange, yellow.
Paper types: Ruled cream paper, plain cream paper, squared cream paper, plain white paper, multicolour ruled paper, address book, daily and weekly diary.

As well as the classic range of notebooks, the CIAK range also includes the CIAK Golf notebook, CIAK Travel notebook, CIAK Pocket slim notebook and CIAK Design themed notebook, which are all also available from The Journal Shop.
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Cartesio Large Orange Ruled Notebook

Cartesio Large Orange Ruled Notebook

£11.50

13x21cm large Cartesio orange leather Italian notebook. Features cream ruled acid-free paper suitable for ink pens and ballpoints alike. The leather cover has an distinctive 'embossed' pattern (click to enlarge the image).

Rear pocket at the back of the notebook (inside the rear cover) allows safe storage of cards, receipts, notes, currency, etc, and an extra flap also doubles as a useful page marker.
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Cartesio Large Red Wine Ruled Notebook

Cartesio Large Red Wine Ruled Notebook

£11.50

Brand new for 2009! Images to be uploaded soon.

13x21cm large Cartesio red leather Italian notebook. Features cream ruled acid-free paper suitable for ink pens and ballpoints alike. The leather cover has an distinctive 'embossed' pattern (click to enlarge the image).

Rear pocket at the back of the notebook (inside the rear cover) allows safe storage of cards, receipts, notes, currency, etc, and an extra flap also doubles as a useful page marker.
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CIAK Large Burnt Orange Ruled Journal/Notebook

CIAK Large Burnt Orange Ruled Journal/Notebook

£15.95

The superb CIAK notebook. Bonded leather with archival quality ivory ruled paper. 15x21cm (A5). Patented horizontal elastic band secures any pen tightly against your notebook. CIAK journals and notebooks are made in Italy.

Italian Bonded Leather

Made from smooth soft Italian bonded leather, the CIAK's cover is firm yet flexible, which makes it an excellent alternative to a hardback cover. The use of bonded leather also makes CIAK notebooks very durable - ideal for everyday use.

Archival Quality, Acid Free Paper

There are 140 pages of permanently bound, college ruled cream paper that is perfect for fountain pen ink as well as ballpoints. The paper is archival quality and acid free and takes ink with no feathering or showthrough.

A Unique Leather Notebook

But that's where the conventional notebook ends.

Handmade in Florence, Italy, the CIAK notebook is a leather journal with a difference. CIAK features a patent protected horizontal elastic band, one major advantage of which is that a pen can be securely fastened to the notebook without fear of loss or damage. We've tried this with a variety of pens of different sizes ranging from a Pilot G2 to a Mont Blanc and the CIAK secured each one perfectly.

This is something that is simply impossible with any other notebook, due to their conventional vertical elastic bands. A quick look at the various Moleskine hacks on the Internet demonstrates the usefulness and value of having a pen attached to the notebook in this way.

The CIAK Range

The CIAK range is comprehensive and provides for user choice in virtually all elements of the notebook:

Sizes: 9x13cm, 12x17cm, 15x21cm (A5)
Colours: Black, red, blue, tan, green
Paper types: Ruled cream paper, squared cream paper, plain white paper, multicolour ruled paper.

CIAK daily and weekly diaries, address books, organisers, a themed Design range and the slimline Pocket range and all also available from The Journal Shop.
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Red CIAK Travel Journal/Notebook

Red CIAK Travel Journal/Notebook

£13.50

CIAK introduces another great notebook to their range of quality notebooks - the CIAK Travel Notebook (or "Taccuino di Viaggio" in Italian).

Measuring 12x17cm, the CIAK Travel journal features the usual high quality bonded Italian leather cover and Italian paper stock suitable for even fountain pens. The journal includes preprinted 'travel information' pages, such as a page for your travel itinerary, travel checklist and international sizes and unit measurements conversion.

The actual writing pages are a mix of plain and ruled paper. This is a great idea and allows for writing and sketching in the same notebook, or even use as a travel scrapbook using photographs accompanied by a written account of your travels.

The finishing touch on any CIAK notebook is of course the patented horizontal elastic band, which secures any pen tightly against your notebook. Like the rest of the CIAK range, the CIAK Travel journal is handmade in Italy, as proudly stated on the rear cover of the notebook. If you're looking for a leather travel journal/notebook, the CIAK Travel is a perfect choice.
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Cartesio

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Cartesio Italian Leather Notebooks

Named for the Latinized form of the name of the great French philosopher and mathematician, René Descartes (1596-1650), the Cartesio notebook has at its heart his most famous expression, "Cogito ergo sum." I think therefore I am.

The poster's statement "Il mondo dei tuoi pensieri in un taccuino" translates to "The world of your thoughts, in a notebook."

The notebooks have cream ruled paper (which is acid-free archival quality stock that takes fountain pen and ink beautifully) and are available in pocket 9x14cm and large 13x21cm sizes.

Cartesio dated diaries and organizers are also available in the appropriate shop categories.

Cartesio Italian Leather Notebooks

Cartesio Reviews

The Cartesio notebooks are relatively new additions to the plethora of notebooks and journals out there (of which we've attempted to bring you a selection of the best). To help you make up your own mind, we'll be posting links to independent reviews of our notebooks.

Blackcover Review

Blackcover Review

"This blog is dedicated to the search for the perfect little black notebook.

Yes, we're insane and obsessive. But for some reason, the Moleskine, which comes close, still feels lacking. And we can't believe there isn't ANY competition out there."


Blackcover Cartesio Review

Biffybeans Blog

Biffybeans Blog

"Other than being an Ex Metalhead turned Artsy Metaphysical Hippie Chick... I write, (memoirs, non-fiction & freelance) draw, (lots of mandalas) paint, (mostly abstract watercolors) & make music. (I'm a percussionist. Djembe, doumbek, shekere - anything I can get my hands on.) I'm an avid user of fountain pens, and often have something to say about a new pen, journal or brand of ink."

Biffybeans Cartesio Review

Cartesio Pocket Black Ruled Notebook
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9x14cm pocket sized version of the Cartesio black leather Italian notebook. Features cream ruled acid-free paper suitable for ink pens and ballpoints alike. The leather cover has an distinctive 'embossed' pattern ...

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Cartesio Large Black Ruled Notebook
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13x21cm large Cartesio black leather Italian notebook. Features cream ruled acid-free paper suitable for ink pens and ballpoints alike. The leather cover has an distinctive 'embossed' pattern (click to enlarge the ...

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Cartesio Large Black Plain Cream Notebook
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13x21cm large Cartesio black leather Italian notebook. Features plain cream acid-free paper suitable for ink pens and ballpoints alike. The leather cover has an distinctive 'embossed' pattern (click to enlarge the ...

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Cartesio Pocket Burnt Orange Ruled Notebook
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9x14cm (3½ x 5½") Cartesio orange leather Italian notebook. Features cream ruled acid-free paper suitable for ink pens and ballpoints alike. The leather cover has an distinctive 'embossed' pattern (click to ...

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Cartesio Large Burnt Orange Ruled Notebook
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13x21cm large Cartesio orange leather Italian notebook. Features cream ruled acid-free paper suitable for ink pens and ballpoints alike. The leather cover has an distinctive 'embossed' pattern (click to enlarge the ...

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Cartesio Large Burnt Orange Plain Cream Notebook
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13x21cm large Cartesio orange leather Italian notebook. Features plain cream acid-free paper suitable for ink pens and ballpoints alike. The leather cover has an distinctive 'embossed' pattern (click to enlarge the ...

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Cartesio Pocket Red Wine Ruled Notebook
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9x14cm (3½ x 5½") Cartesio red leather Italian notebook. Features cream ruled acid-free paper suitable for ink pens and ballpoints alike. The leather cover has an distinctive 'embossed' pattern (click to ...

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Cartesio Large Red Wine Ruled Notebook
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Brand new for 2009! Images to be uploaded soon. 13x21cm large Cartesio red leather Italian notebook. Features cream ruled acid-free paper suitable for ink pens and ballpoints alike. The leather ...

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Cartesio Pocket Purple Ruled Notebook
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9x14cm (3½ x 5½") Cartesio purple leather Italian notebook. Features cream ruled acid-free paper suitable for ink pens and ballpoints alike. The leather cover has an distinctive 'embossed' pattern (click to ...

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Cartesio Large Purple Ruled Notebook
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13x21cm large Cartesio purple leather Italian notebook. Features cream ruled acid-free paper suitable for ink pens and ballpoints alike. The leather cover has an distinctive 'embossed' pattern (click to enlarge the ...

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Cartesio Large Purple Plain Cream Notebook
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13x21cm large Cartesio purple leather Italian notebook. Features plain cream acid-free paper suitable for ink pens and ballpoints alike. The leather cover has an distinctive 'embossed' pattern (click to enlarge the ...

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Cartesio Pocket Sea Green Ruled Notebook
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9x14cm (3½ x 5½") Cartesio green leather Italian notebook. Features cream ruled acid-free paper suitable for ink pens and ballpoints alike. The leather cover has an distinctive 'embossed' pattern (click to ...

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Cartesio Large Sea Green Ruled Notebook
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Brand new for 2009! Images to be uploaded soon. 13x21cm large Cartesio green leather Italian notebook. Features cream ruled acid-free paper suitable for ink pens and ballpoints alike. The leather ...

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