Clairefontaine 1951 Back to Basics Staplebound A5 Notebook

This A5 staplebound notebook honours Clairefontaine’s celebrated 1951 design heritage with authentic period styling and dependable construction. C

rafted with 90gsm White Vellum Velvety paper, it delivers the opacity and resilience demanded by serious writers and sketchers. The staplebound spine ensures longevity through regular use, whilst the portable A5 format transitions seamlessly between studio and travel.

A considered investment for those seeking genuine quality and understated designfree from contemporary trends and marketing flourish.

Available in 5 colours – blue, turquoise, black, green and orange – sent at random (if you’d li

• Staple-bound notebook
• 96 lined pages / 48 sheets
• 90gsm white Clairefontaine writing paper
• Suitable for a wide variety of inks, including fountain pen ink.
• A5 – 150 x 210mm
• Lay flat

About Clairefontaine

Clairefontaine has crafted premium paper products since 1858 in the Meurthe valley of France, leveraging centuries of regional papermaking expertise. Today, the company produces high-quality notebooks, envelopes, and paper stock using state-of-the-art machinery, delivering over 165,000 tons annually for office, print, and specialty applications. This heritage of craftsmanship underpins every product.

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