First Edition
Caravaggio
A6
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Walnut
The Caravaggio Notebook is built in Walnut vacchetta leather, a warm, deep brown with the richness of tobacco without the darkness. In person, the color is a grounded tone that reveals darker undertones along the grain as it softens & patinates. Walnut is a classic hue, developing a mellow sheen over time.
To bring a sense of movement & contrast, the notebook is bound with a vibrant orange elastic. The pairing has a playful warmth to it, a spark against the leather’s depth. Earthy but dramatic.
Bronze grommets & metal-capped elastics compliment the palette with a muted shine. They ensure the notebook’s structure is sustained through years of use.
Details
Size
A6
Leather
Walnut
Hardware
Bronze
Elastic
Orange
Inspiration
The Calling of Saint Matthew by Caravaggio
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About the Journey Notebooks
The Journey Notebooks are cut from full-grain vacchetta leather produced by the Badalassi Carlo tannery in Tuscany, Italy. Badalassi Carlo maintains a membership to the Pelle Vegetale Consortium, certifying their adherence to eco-friendly leather tanning practices that utilize the traditional method of using natural raw materials. The Journey Notebook’s unmistakable warmth and softness is owed to the high fat content of the vacchetta, meaning it will deepen its sheen and develop a gorgeous patina over time. Each piece of leather varies slightly, that variation is all part of the charm.
Every notebook is constructed by hand in my workshop in South Carolina. The edges of the notebook are polished in carnauba wax to a near-glass finish. The edges take on an almost sculptural look while the covers retain their natural grain. The inside is sealed and polished with gum tragacanth to ensure a smooth and stain-resistant texture. Metal grommets reinforce the stress points so the leather is resistant to stretches or tears, and the elastic bands are finished with metal caps for longevity. The A6 format carries two notebooks by default and comfortably holds up to four. The A5 format carries four notebooks by default and comfortably holds up to six.
The Journey Notebooks are meant to be lived with. Not stored, not protected, but used. It’s built for the cook who scribbles measurements with dirty hands, the researcher making notes between flights, the hiker noting trail distances at camp. Over years, the leather settles into the curve of your palm until it feels less like an object and more like a part of you.
Inspiration
The Calling of Saint Matthew by Caravaggio
The Calling of Saint Matthew | Caravaggio | 1600
