Smythson Notebooks and Journals
Most of the collection comes from Smythson, the London stationer known for its leather notebooks. Many are bound in the house's cross grain leather, a finish that dates back to 1908, and filled with gilt edged pale blue Featherweight paper. Sizes run from slim pocket notebooks to the Chelsea and Soho formats, with covers that range from classic navy and Nile blue to witty titles and prints. Almost every Smythson piece here is made in England. Browse the full range of Smythson notebooks for more.
Leather Journals and Visitors Books
For longer writing, a leather journal gives your thoughts a home that lasts. The Smythson Travel Journal is lightweight and hardwearing, made to go the distance, while the large and small leather visitors books are a handsome welcome for guests at home. The Paper Republic Grand Voyageur XL leather journal holds up to three refills, a passport and a pen, and the Anya Hindmarch Wink journal in mustard leather comes with a refillable pad, so each one can be used for years.
Luxury Pens and Fountain Pens
A fine pen completes the desk. Montegrappa, the Italian house, offers rollerball and ballpoint pens in gun metal and palladium alongside collector pieces such as the Extra 1930 fountain pen in celluloid and the limited edition Ernest Hemingway fountain and rollerball pens. Montblanc adds the Meisterstück Classique fountain pen in black resin with platinum coated details, together with a matching ballpoint and a fineliner. Not sure which type suits you? Our guide to rollerball, ballpoint and fountain pens explains the difference.
Correspondence Cards and Invitations
Some messages deserve more than a text. Smythson correspondence cards and notelets carry motifs such as a London bus, a heart or a four leaf clover, several of them engraved, while the invitation and champagne cards set the tone for a celebration. They make writing a thank you note or an invitation a pleasure rather than a chore.
Playful Paper and Creative Pieces
Stationery can be fun as well as refined. Maison Kitsuné brings Café Kitsuné drawing notebooks and sticky notes, Anya Hindmarch adds a Wink A4 document holder, and the Caran d'Ache Supracolor Soft Aquarelle pencils turn a notebook into a sketchbook. These are easy ways to add a little color to the desk.
How to Choose Luxury Stationery
Think about how you write. For quick notes on the go, a pocket notebook is the most practical choice; for meetings and planning, a Chelsea or Soho size gives you more room. If you write by hand every day, choose a refillable leather journal so the cover keeps its character while the paper is replaced. And if you love a fountain pen, pair it with a notebook you enjoy opening, because the right combination is what makes the habit stick.
Stationery as a Gift
Stationery is one of the most personal gifts you can give, from a small notebook with a witty title to a limited edition fountain pen for a milestone birthday. For more ideas, browse our gifts for him and gifts for her, or the full gift shop.
