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Design Scissors Chroma – Stainless Steel · 21.6 cm | Craighill
KarstGoods makes notebooks from limestone — a material that requires not a single tree to be felled and not a litre of water to be used. Stone Paper is 80% calcium carbonate, a mineral that occurs naturally in the earth and is virtually limitless. The result: pages that feel velvety, are water-resistant and write more beautifully than conventional wood-based paper. Sustainability and quality don't compete here — they depend on each other. KarstGoods is B Corp certified, 100% climate-neutral and supports the One Tree Planted Foundation.
What is Stone Paper?
Conventional paper is made from wood fibres — a process that costs trees, uses vast amounts of water and requires chlorine bleaching. Stone Paper takes a different path: the material is 80% calcium carbonate (limestone) and a binding polymer — no water in production, no wood fibres, no bleach. Limestone is a natural mineral found in abundance in the earth. The finished paper is smooth, lightly textured, water-resistant and more tear-proof than normal paper. Anyone who has written on Stone Paper recognises the difference immediately: the pen glides differently, the colour sits deeper, the page feels more premium.
Sustainability at KarstGoods
Stone Paper is the core — but KarstGoods goes further. The brand is B Corp certified: an independent seal that audits social and environmental responsibility across the entire supply chain. KarstGoods is 100% climate-neutral and offsets all remaining emissions. As a partner of the One Tree Planted Foundation, reforestation projects worldwide are actively supported. In short: buying a KarstGoods notebook means buying not just a good product — but supporting a brand that can prove its promises.
The collection at Charles & Marie
At Charles & Marie we carry KarstGoods' key series. The Hardcover and Softcover Notebooks (A5) are the core products: timeless notebooks in understated colours — Stone, Navy, Black, Pinot, Forest, Eucalyptus, Turmeric and Rosa. The Pocket Journal (A6) is the daily companion for handbag or jacket pocket. The Sketchbook is perfect for illustrations and sketches. The Daily Action Pad structures the working day, the Weekly Desk Pad (A4) the week. The Praxis series offers guided journals for gratitude, mindfulness and habits. And the Woodless Pencils take the sustainability concept further: pencils entirely without wood — solid graphite in various grades, as a 2B set or in 12- and 24-piece artist sets.
As a gift
KarstGoods makes a gift for anyone who writes with intention — and wants to look good doing it. The notebooks are sleeker than Moleskine, more considered than generic notebooks and materially a clear statement. The Praxis journals are the right gift for people seeking more structure or rituals in their day — for New Year, birthdays or fresh starts. The Woodless Artist Pencils are an extraordinary set for illustrators and creatives. And for someone who "already has everything", a notebook set is rarely wrong: functional, beautiful, sustainable — and conversation-worthy.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is Stone Paper?
Stone Paper is a paper made from 80% calcium carbonate (limestone) — a natural mineral extracted without trees or water. It contains no wood fibres and needs no bleach. The result is a smooth, water-resistant and tear-proof material with a velvety-textured writing surface.
Is Stone Paper really more sustainable than normal paper?
Significantly so compared to wood-based paper: no trees are felled, no water is used in production, no chlorine bleach is needed. Limestone is a natural and abundant mineral. Additionally, KarstGoods is B Corp certified, 100% climate-neutral and actively supports the One Tree Planted Foundation.
What is it like writing on Stone Paper?
Smoother and richer than on normal paper. Ballpoint pens, fineliners and pencils work excellently. With wet inks (fountain pens, brush pens) the colour dries slightly slower than on absorbent wood paper — this is normal and not a flaw but a characteristic of the material.
Are KarstGoods notebooks really waterproof?
Yes, Stone Paper does not absorb water and will not buckle. The pages remain stable even when the notebook gets wet. Writing with water-soluble ink can run when wet however — so let ink dry completely before the page gets wet.
What is the difference between Hardcover and Softcover?
The Hardcover has a firm cover — it sits more stably in the hand and works well for writing without a desk. The Softcover is lighter and more flexible, bends during writing and fits better into smaller bags. Both use the same Stone Paper.
What is the Praxis series?
The Praxis series consists of three guided journals in English: Praxis Mindfulness, Praxis Gratitude and Praxis Habits. Each book has a daily structure with prompts and fields for reflection, gratitude or habit tracking. For people who want to make regular writing a daily practice — structured but not rigid.
What are the Woodless Pencils?
The Woodless Pencils from KarstGoods are pencils without a wooden casing — the entire pencil is solid graphite, wrapped in a thin lacquer coating. No wood, no glue. This produces intense stroke widths, long lifespan and an unusual writing and drawing feel. Available as a 2B set or in 12- and 24-piece artist sets from HB to 10B.
Who are KarstGoods suitable for as a gift?
Especially for people who write, sketch or plan a lot — and care about the materials of their tools. The notebooks are an elegant gift for birthdays, housewarmings or Christmas. The Praxis journals suit New Year or fresh starts. The Woodless Pencils are an unusual and thoughtful gift for illustrators.
KarstGoods Stone Paper at Charles & Marie — notebooks, planners and pencils from limestone. B Corp certified, 100% climate-neutral, no trees, no water: a range for anyone who writes with intention.
