Limited Edition Letterpress Notebook: French Pinwheel

Limited Edition Letterpress Notebook: French PinwheelThis design originates in 18th Century France and designs like this were called Papiers Dominots, or Domino Papers. France was an active producer of these patterned papers, which were used as end sheets in books, coverings for books, and wallpaper. Papers like this would be printed one at a time on a hand press on hand carved wooden blocks. The block would have been inked with a thin paste based ink, the paper laid on top, and the pressure applied

This design originates in 18th Century France...

and designs like this were called Papiers Dominotés, or Domino Papers. France was an active producer of these patterned papers, which were used as end sheets in books, coverings for books, and wallpaper. Papers like this would be printed one at a time on a hand press on hand-carved wooden blocks. The block would have been inked with a thin paste-based ink, the paper laid on top, and the pressure applied would be from a barren or a muller.

These notebooks are letterpress printed on 100% cotton paper from Neenah, using our Chandler & Price printing press from 1922. Interior paper is Mohawk Superfine, some of the best and most versatile writing paper in existence. Read more about our materials.

8.25"x5.25", 48 pages, stitched binding. Limited edition of 60 lined and 40 blank notebooks.