The Originals — Luxury Italian Leather Notebooks for the Words That Matter

The TAKAFA Originals collection brings together handcrafted A5 luxury notebooks made in Italy from 100% full-grain Bos Taurus leather, with 189 numbered pages of FSC-certified ivory Italian paper. Each notebook is hand-stitched by Italian artisans, finished with a smooth pigment-tanned cover, a debossed Takafa metallic emblem, a woven inner pocket and a signature 5° curved top edge that opens flat and stays open. Designed for writers, executives, students and journaling enthusiasts who choose intentional craft over digital noise. Available in Black, Cream and Burgundy.

What makes The Originals different

• Full-grain Bos Taurus leather tanned in Italy, REACH compliant, a by-product of the European food industry. Built to develop a unique patina over the years.
• 189 pages of FSC®-certified ivory Italian paper — dense, silky, chlorine-free and biodegradable; gentle on fountain pens, rollerballs and ballpoints.
• Numbered pages and a built-in table of contents for instant note retrieval.
• Hand-stitched binding with a 5° curved top edge for an effortless lay-flat opening.
• Gift-ready — each notebook is delivered in a Takafa signature drawer box wrapped in a natural linen pouch.

Who The Originals are for

The TAKAFA Originals were designed for moments that deserve presence: morning pages, executive notes, gratitude journaling, sketches, reading reflections and the slow rituals of intentional writing. Equally at home on a writer's desk, in a leather satchel, or as a meaningful gift for friends, colleagues and loved ones who value fine craft.

Frequently asked questions

What size are TAKAFA Original notebooks?
A5 — 15.3 × 21.5 cm — with 189 numbered pages and a weight of 368 g.

What leather is used?
100% full-grain Bos Taurus leather with a smooth pigment-tanned finish, sourced as a by-product of the European food industry and REACH compliant.

Where are the notebooks made?
Entirely handcrafted in Italy by master artisans — every cover is tanned, stitched and finished by hand.

Is the paper good for fountain pens?
Yes. The ivory-toned Italian paper is FSC®-certified, dense and silky, and chosen for its low bleed and shadowing under fountain pens.

What colours are available?
The Originals come in three timeless shades: Black, Cream and Burgundy.