Accessories: Arwey Notebooks
September 7th, 2011
I tweeted earlier “What do you guys look for in a notebook?” and I got some pretty hilarious answers, especially one from Bun B who replied ”PAPER”. In all seriousness I am noticing a surge in notebook popularity which is odd because of this highly digital world that we live in. My friend Nick from Complex usually shows up on press trips with a notebook in hand while others have digital recorders. As of recently I started writing things down in a notebook and I like the feeling even though my handwriting is getting worse.
I recently received some notebooks from Arwey and I was really impressed with the quality.
There are a lot of notebook options available in the market place. What do you guys look for in a notebook.
About Arwey
Craftsmanship
Quality
Design (functions + minimal forms)
Colours
They are manufactured using the highest quality components sourced from the best suppliers in the world, our notebooks are bound in two distinctive materials:
1- PU is a long-lasting material which is smooth and soft to the touch.
2- Canvas is a stylish alternative where a more traditional, firmer and textured surface is preferred.
Interior features follows;
+ Useful sketching and writing guides (lined-squared-dotted)
+ Perforated pages
+ Information pages
Arwey notebooks are made using smooth ivory paper allowing your pen or pencil to glide easily across the page. And paper is sustainably sourced and FSC certified.
Arwey’s factory is based in Istanbul, Turkey.
Are these better than the Moleskin notebooks?
Just asking…
Moleskin happens might be the leader in the notebook business but there are certainly other options out there.
When i first saw Arwey, I was instantly drawn into the notebooks in fashionable colours and their simple design. I ordered! And boy, I was not disappointed with this description when the notebooks arrived.
I’m a Moleskine enthusiast (or maybe just a hypebeast for their marketing machine, haha), but these are really dope. Personally, I look for a minimalist design and durable paper. In today’s increasingly paperless society, to me, one of the best parts about having a notebook is the old school feel of having one; in that sense, I prefer an understated notebook instead of one with a fancy cover. Then again, understated is my style anyway.
At any rate, these Arweys are really dope for the functionality – I like the varied colors, the perforated pages are dope, and the information pages in the back are cool. Feel free to have a contest for these, Marcus! haha