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Danish brand Kartotek does Scandinavian design proper, and these grid-exterior, lined interior soft covered notebooks are ideal for short-term projects given their slim size. They come in a variety of colors, and are striking in their simplicity. “Everyday Notes” are 40 sheets, or 80 pages, and irresistible in person. I found my first one in the beloved lil stationery spot Little Otsu, formerly of the Bay area and now in a prime location in SE Portland. I picked up a rust colored version these, and had to get more as they became available on Little Otsu’s site not too long ago, and went wild with arranging to get the various shades of burgundy and mint, and the above navy version.

These particular notebooks reflect a modernist and minimalist sensibility. They feel light and quite ideal for note-taking, both serious study and jotting down meeting notes, versatile in their usage. The color palette of the notebooks is one that proves perfect in its fall and wintery hues. And writing them certainly feels right, especially with a beloved gel or rollerball pen or, perhaps, a vintage mechanical pencil. We will be sure to feature the other shades of the Kartotek soon, as they are too lovely to not share.