Steeped in Tradition
Within the frescoed walls of a fifteenth century Palazzo on Via della Scala in Florence, Italy, JournalShelf's bookbinders give new life to traditional Italian leather journals, blank journals and amalfi paper made exclusively by hand. JournalShelf's blank journals are skillfully hand crafted in the family tradition of centuries-old bookbinding techniques. JournalShelf's Italian leather journals use the highest quality hand-treated leather and ivory laid, archival, acid free amalfi paper. blank journals from JournalShelf exemplify enduring quality and premier craftsmanship.

Italian Masterpieces
At JournalShelf we are passionate about providing you with blank journals of unique character and originality. Because JournalShelf Italian leather journals are hand assembled with original bookbinding, each journal is a work of art. Elegant features such as amalfi paper, embossed detailing and imprinted boarders enrich our Italian leather journals with masterfully hand-tooled details. Beautiful variations in color enrich each hand-finished blank journal with subtlety and charm. JournalShelf's premier blank journals with distressed leather covers feature world renowned amalfi paper.

'Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.' - William Wordsworth

A Heritage for Your Creativity
As a writer, poet or artist, JournalShelf welcomes you and your creativity to find a home within the lasting pages of our beautifully crafted Italian leather journals and amalfi papers. JournalShelf offers a wide range of blank journal styles and sizes to fit your needs. From pocket sized Italian leather journals, to travel, daily and desk journals, JournalShelf's easy to use categories and helpful descriptions make finding what you need easy, fast and fun.

Your Italian Leather Journal
JournalShelf's blank journals with amalfi paper are perfectly suited for writers, travelers, artists, poets, appreciators of fine wine, inventors, composers and students. Traditionally used to transcribe music, travels, recipes, art, poetry, wine and personal reflection, blank journals have a rich history. Moleskine notebooks are the legendary journals of Van Gogh, Hemingway, Picasso, Chatwin.

Memorable Gifts
JournalShelf's blank Italian leather journals and blank books with amalfi paper make excellent unique gifts, diaries, logs, guest books and signature books.

Choices at JournalShelf
JournalShelf features blank journals, Italian leather journals, travel journals, poetry journals, blank art books and art journals made with amalfi paper. JournalShelf's specialty blank books range from wine journals and composers manuscript books filled with blank sheet music, to blank recipe books and journals for your evening thoughts. JournalShelf also offers a truly remarkable wood journal with hand bound amalfi paper pamphlets.

Writer's Block
We know the frustration of blocked creativity. That's why we've compiled a thoughtful, practical and imaginative list of ways to overcome writer's block. If you have a suggestion for us to consider, we'd love to hear it. Send us an email here.

Amalfi Paper
Imported from the Amalfi coast, our handmade papers come from the world-renowned amalfi paper mills. Located in the southern region of Italy on the Gulf of Salerno, 24 miles southeast of Naples, Amalfi is a beautiful town and a popular destination for travelers.

For more information about amalfi paper visit our Amalfi page.

Satisfaction Guarantee
At JournalShelf, we want you to be absolutely satisfied with your journal. If within 30 days after receipt of your purchase you are not completely satisfied, return your unused, undamaged journal for a full refund of the purchase price or exchange it - no questions asked.

Secure Online Ordering
JournalShelf provides you with the most secure, private online transaction service available on the Internet. JournalShelf protects your online transaction with one of the most widely used and trusted security providers on the Internet. Our encryption technology assures you of the best security on the Web.

For more details about the privacy of your transactions, see our Privacy Policy.

Complimentary Gift Wrapping
It's our way of saying, "Thank you." As a courtesy to you, we are pleased to offer complimentary gift wrapping with your purchase. We want you to experience the delight of opening a gift when your journal arrives.

A Word about Color
As with all or genuine Italian leather journals, variation in color, texture and consistency uniquely enhance the journal's character. These subtle variations add beauty and originality to each journal. Our photographs aim to convey the original beauty, detailing, and uniqueness of each journal. They are a trustworthy representation of the journal you will receive. We include written descriptions of each color as well, considering each computer monitor will display colors slightly differently.

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