Paperblanks Grolier Midi Lined

Paperblanks Grolier — Lined Midi Notebook

Brand: Paperblanks
Collection: Grolier
Format: Ruled MIDI (130 × 180 mm)
Inspiration: Renaissance Bookbinding
Weight: 240g
SKU: 00016

About the Design

The Grolier design celebrates one of the most important bookbinding traditions in history: the Renaissance bindings created for Jean Grolier (1489-1565), a French bibliophile and treasurer-general of France. Grolier was one of the greatest book collectors of the Renaissance, known for commissioning luxurious bindings that transformed volumes into true works of art.

This notebook reproduces the intricate geometric patterns, interwoven arabesques, and gilded ornaments characteristic of Grolier bindings. The design features a rich palette of earthy and golden tones, with motifs that evoke the elegance and erudition of the European Renaissance.

Grolier bookbindings are renowned for their timeless beauty and technical sophistication, representing the pinnacle of 16th-century bookbinding art. This Paperblanks notebook preserves that legacy, offering a piece that combines history, art, and functionality.

Notebook Features

• Ruled MIDI Format: 130 × 180 mm with ruled pages for writing.
• Grolier Design: Renaissance patterns with gold ornaments
• Embossed Details: Three-dimensional texture that enhances the arabesques.
• Premium Paper: Superior weight (120 g/m²) ideal for various writing techniques.
• Smyth Sewn Binding: Traditional stitching that allows for a 180° flat opening.
• Hardcover: Durable protection with an artistic embossed finish.
• Elastic Closure: Keeps your pages protected and organized.
• Bookmark: Integrated ribbon for easy location.
• Internal Pocket: Space for storing loose papers and reminders.
• Weight: 240g — lightweight and portable

Why Choose This Notebook?

• Renaissance Legacy: Design inspired by the bookbindings of Jean Grolier.
• Historical Elegance: Geometric patterns and arabesques of the 16th century
• Paperblanks Quality: A brand recognized worldwide for excellence.
• Lined Pages: Ideal for writing, note-taking, and journaling.
• High-grammage paper: Supports fountain pens, ballpoint pens, and pencils.
• Exceptional Durability: Product built to last for years.
• Sophisticated Gift: Perfect for bibliophiles, historians, and art lovers.

About Jean Grolier

Jean Grolier de Servières (1489-1565) was one of the greatest bibliophiles in history, known for his passion for books and for commissioning luxurious bookbindings that set new standards of artistic excellence. His bindings, created by the finest artisans of the time, featured intricate geometric patterns, interwoven arabesques, and the famous inscription "Io. Grolierii et Amicorum" (From Jean Grolier and his friends), reflecting his generosity in sharing his library.

Grolier bindings are considered treasures of book history, preserved in museums and libraries around the world. This Paperblanks notebook celebrates this legacy of beauty, scholarship, and love of books.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 130 × 180 mm (Midi format)
• Weight: 240g
• Page type: Lined
• Paper weight: 120 g/m²
• Binding: Smyth Sewn (flat opening)
• Finish: Hardcover with embossed details
• Extras: Elastic closure, ribbon marker, internal pocket
• SKU: 00016

About Paperblanks

Paperblanks is a Canadian brand internationally recognized for creating notebooks, planners, and stationery accessories that combine art, history, and functionality. Each product is a functional work of art, celebrating everything from ancient manuscripts to luxurious historical bindings. With over 25 years of tradition, Paperblanks is synonymous with premium quality and exceptional design.

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