Obsidian Journal for Diary and Notebook

The Obsidian Journal, modeled after an ornate 17th-century French book, is the ideal choice for a wide range of writing purposes, from meeting notes and poems to longhand novel drafting and future planning. Featuring a timeless style and opulent design, this journal offers a truly captivating writing experience.

The cover's intricate embossing gives it a tactile texture, while the gold designs pressed into the binding mimic the impressions left by the original book binder's tools, adding a touch of elegance. The gold page edges catch the light as you turn the pages, creating a visually striking effect.

In terms of quality, the Obsidian Journal is built to last. The binding opens flat for easy use, and a sleek black ribbon bookmark keeps your place. The journal's size is large enough to write expansively, yet compact enough to fit comfortably in a small messenger bag or backpack.

The archival ivory paper is luxuriously smooth, with light gray lines that subtly guide your writing. Pens and fine-line markers lay down crisp ink without feathering or bleed-through, while colored pencil shows up vividly and graphite erases cleanly with light pressure.

The Obsidian Journal is part of Peter Pauper Press's Bookbound Journals collection, which reproduces classic and beautiful covers created by history's master book binders. The cover of the Obsidian Journal is modeled after a French binding from the 17th century, a time when technical and artistic innovations made France a center of book arts in Europe.

The cover's combination of bold geometry and exquisite botanically-inspired motifs exemplifies the refined style of 17th-century France. The gold-tooled decoration, consisting of tiny dots instead of solid lines, is a technique called pointillé, used to create delicate effects. The modern journal re-creates this effect with finely textured embossing on iridescent paper.

In addition to the Obsidian Journal, Peter Pauper Press offers a range of other premium journals, including the Persian Grove Journal, Rubaiyat Journal, The Universe Journal, Autumn Grasses Journal, Inca Treasure Journal, and Celestial Journal. Each journal features exceptional craftsmanship and design, ensuring a truly unique and memorable writing experience.

With a long history dating back to 1928, when Peter Beilenson began printing books in the basement of his parents' home, Peter Pauper Press continues to honor the legacy of beauty, quality, and value established by its founders. As a still family-owned and operated company, Peter Pauper Press remains committed to creating fine books and journals that captivate and inspire.

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