Black — TAKAFA Original luxury leather notebook A5 in Black, full-grain Bos Taurus Italian leather cover with debossed Takafa emblem

Black — TAKAFA Original Black leather notebook, open view showing ivory-toned FSC certified Italian paper and lay-flat binding

Black — TAKAFA Original Black leather notebook side view, 5 degree curved top edge and hand-stitched binding by Italian artisans

Black — TAKAFA Original Black leather notebook back cover with woven inner pocket and Italian craftsmanship details

Black — TAKAFA Original Black leather notebook page detail showing numbered pages and built-in table of contents

Black — TAKAFA Original Black leather notebook close-up of full-grain Bos Taurus leather texture and pigment-tanned finish

Black — TAKAFA Original Black leather notebook in signature drawer gift box wrapped in natural linen pouch, ready to give

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The Original TAKAFA Leather Notebook

Name: The Original TAKAFA Leather Notebook
SKU: TAK-NBK-ORI-BLK
Price: 65.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Handcrafted Italian leather. A timeless Takafa design built for everyday excellence

£65.00

Color:Black

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Premium signature drawer box included

Product Specifications

• A5 (15.3 x 21.5 cm) | 368 g | 189 pages
• 189 pages
• 100% Bos Taurus leather. Smooth pigmented tanned finish
• Debossed Takafa metallic emblem
• Ivory-toned Italian paper – dense, silky, and a joy to write on
• Handcrafted by Italian artisans
• Numbered pages, table of contents, and a woven inner pocket
• Delivered in the Takafa signature box

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The Perfect Gift for Writers, Thinkers & Dreamers

Every Takafa luxury notebook arrives in an exclusive handcrafted Italian drawer box, wrapped in a natural linen pouch that embodies refinement and care. More than a simple present, it’s an elegant writing gift — a timeless object designed for writers, thinkers, and dreamers who value beauty in every detail. Each notebook becomes a daily ritual: opening its smooth pages, capturing thoughts, shaping ideas, and turning imagination into reality. Whether given as a luxury gift to inspire someone’s creativity or kept as a personal journal of self-reflection, it’s a symbol of intention — a quiet promise to write, to create, and to remember.

Where clarity begins and noise ends.

The Original TAKAFA notebook is a handcrafted A5 luxury journal made in Italy from 100% full-grain Bos Taurus leather, with 189 numbered pages of FSC-certified Italian ivory paper. Hand-stitched, debossed with the Takafa metallic emblem, finished with a signature 5° curved top edge and delivered in a Takafa drawer gift box wrapped in a natural linen pouch. Available in Black, Cream and Burgundy.

Specifications

Format: A5, 15.3 × 21.5 cm
Weight: 368 g
Pages: 189 numbered pages
Paper: Ivory-toned Italian paper, FSC® certified, chlorine-free, biodegradable
Cover: 100% Bos Taurus full-grain leather, smooth pigment-tanned finish
Binding: Hand-stitched, lay-flat, curved top edge (5°)
Inside: Numbered pages, table of contents, woven inner pocket
Emblem: Debossed Takafa metallic emblem
Made in: Italy, handcrafted by Italian artisans
Packaging: Takafa drawer gift box and natural linen pouch
Colours: Black, Cream, Burgundy

Why writers, professionals and gift-givers choose the TAKAFA Original

Built to last a lifetime. Full-grain Bos Taurus leather develops a unique patina over the years, making each notebook one of a kind.
Designed for fountain pens, rollerballs and ballpoints. The dense, silky Italian ivory paper resists bleed-through and shadowing.
Easy to organise. 189 pre-numbered pages and a built-in table of contents let you index notes, ideas and meeting minutes in seconds.
A discreet inner pocket. Sewn into the back cover to keep business cards, receipts and small keepsakes safe.
A complete gift, ready to give. Each notebook ships in a Takafa signature drawer box wrapped in a natural linen pouch.

Handcrafted in Italy

Every TAKAFA Original begins in a quiet workshop in Italy, where master artisans tan, stitch and assemble each notebook by hand. The leather is sourced as a by-product of the European food industry and tanned to meet REACH compliance. The paper is FSC® certified and milled in Italy from responsibly managed forests. The result is a luxury journal designed to slow you down, a notebook for the words that truly matter, away from the noise of screens.

Frequently asked questions

What size is the TAKAFA Original notebook?
The TAKAFA Original is an A5 notebook measuring 15.3 × 21.5 cm and weighing 368 grams, with 189 numbered pages.

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

Is the paper suitable for fountain pens?
Yes. The ivory-toned Italian paper is dense and silky, FSC® certified, chlorine-free and biodegradable, and was selected for its smooth feel under fountain pens, rollerballs and ballpoints.

Where is the TAKAFA Original notebook made?
The notebook is entirely handcrafted in Italy by master artisans. Each cover is hand-stitched and finished with a debossed Takafa metallic emblem.

Does it come gift-ready?
Yes. Every TAKAFA Original notebook is delivered in a Takafa signature drawer gift box wrapped in a natural linen pouch, ready to gift to writers, professionals, students and journaling enthusiasts.

What colours are available?
The TAKAFA Original comes in three timeless shades: Black, Cream and Burgundy.

Wrapped in Bos Taurus Leather

The notebook is wrapped in smooth Bos Taurus leather and debossed with the Takafa emblem, a material chosen to age with character and beauty. Made to let you escape from the digital world.

Shaped to welcome every word

Tilted at exactly 5°, the curved top edge makes the notebook easier to open, hold, and write in.

It’s an architectural nod to Andalusian heritage and Italian-designed symmetry. It represents the mark of craftsmanship and intentional journaling design.

Black textured surface with 'TAKAFA MADE IN ITALY' label

From Italy with Love

Each notebook begins in a quiet Italian workshop – stitched by hand, shaped with artisan care, and brought to life with premium Bos Taurus leather and the silkiest of ivory-toned paper.

Safely store what matters

Discreetly sewn into the back cover, the woven pocket is perfect for tucking away business cards, small keepsakes, or important notes. Never lose anything important again.

Numbered for clarity. Structured for thought.

A built-in table of contents and page numbers to make it easy to organise your journaling and revisit every entry quickly.

Three colours. One identity.

Stay timeless with eternal black, go bold with burgundy red, or keep it classic with cream.

The Takafa Standard

A few things worth knowing before holding it in your hands.

Is it truly an object of value?

From the very first touch, you’ll sense it: the full-grain leather, the stitched binding, the ivory pages that resist both time and ink. Every element, including the curved top edge, a distinctive 5° arch, has been imagined to elevate your ideas and reward your gestures. Not everything valuable is visible at first glance.

Will I actually use it?

A Takafa notebook is not for everything — but it is for something. Something worthy. A long-term vision. A personal archive. A collection of thoughts too precious to live only in digital silence. It brings rhythm, form and presence to what matters most.

Is it a thoughtful gift?

Undoubtedly. Each notebook is delivered in an exceptional drawer box, handcrafted in Italy, and accompanied by a natural linen pouch. It is not just a gift, it is a gesture. A statement of care and discernment. For others, or perhaps for yourself.

What makes it different from other fine notebooks?

Takafa is more than craftsmanship, it is a perspective. Inspired by the refinement of Al Andalus, the collections are both minimalist and rooted in cultural memory. The balance between structure and emotion. A timeless object, quiet yet distinctive.

Are TAKAFA notebooks environmentally friendly?

Sustainability: All papers are FSC-certified, chlorine-free, and fully biodegradable. Our leather is a by-product of the food industry, naturally biodegradable, and compliant with REACH regulations. Packaging is designed for long-term use and recyclability.

Can I return it if I change my mind?

Yes. While we believe the quality speaks for itself, we understand that a notebook is a personal choice. If you feel it isn’t the right fit, we offer a 30-day return policy, no explanation required. Simply let us know — we’ll take care of the rest, discreetly and efficiently.

Is the delivery really free?

Absolutely, standard delivery is complimentary. Express shipping is available for those in a hurry. Each notebook is presented in a handcrafted Italian drawer box and accompanied by a natural linen pouch — a refined ensemble designed to honour the object it holds, and elevate the experience of offering or receiving it.

The Original TAKAFA Leather Notebook

The Original TAKAFA Leather Notebook

The Takafa Standard

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