Notebook Typeface Bodoni – Japan Letterpress, A6 Dal Gold | Tomigaya · Typography Gift
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Description
TOMIGAYA LETTERPRESS
The typeface that made Vogue iconic – now as a hand-pressed notebook from Tokyo.
The Typeface Notebook Bodoni carries one of the most significant typefaces in printing history on its cover: Bodoni, designed 1798 by Giambattista Bodoni. Tomigaya Letterpress in Tokyo has individually hand-pressed it onto the cloth hardcover using vintage wooden type in 活版印刷 technique — deep, tactile, lasting. The result: an A6 hardcover notebook with 365 dot-grid pages that makes typographic history physically present.
The Typeface: Bodoni
Giambattista Bodoni designed his typeface around 1798 in Parma for the court printing house of Duke Ferdinand of Bourbon. The result was revolutionary: extreme contrast between hairline strokes and broad stems, flat horizontal serifs, a near-geometric rigour combined with classical elegance. Called “the queen of typefaces”, Bodoni has been used since the 19th century by Vogue, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy and countless luxury fashion houses. It is the typeface that signals refinement without compromise.
Japanese Letterpress Craft: 活版印刷
Tomigaya Letterpress works from a small studio in the Tomigaya neighbourhood of Shibuya, Tokyo — run by Hosoyamada Design Office. 活版印刷 (kappan-insatsu), Japanese letterpress printing with movable type, is not archived here: it is practised daily. Each cover is pressed individually by hand using vintage wooden type blocks. The result is the impression — a visible, tactile indentation in the board that no digital printing can replicate. Slight variations between copies are the proof that human hands were involved.
The Interior
365 dot-grid pages, consecutively numbered — and the page numbers are typeset in the cover typeface: Bodoni, Gill Sans or Futura, consistently through to the last page. The interior is printed with RISO, a Japanese-developed printing method that produces warm, lightly textured pages. The paper is fountain-pen compatible. The hardcover is cloth-bound; the binding was produced by a long-established bookbindery in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. Two built-in ribbon bookmarks. An object you want to use every day.
Who it’s for
The Typeface Notebook Bodoni is an exceptional gift for typographers, type enthusiasts, fashion lovers, book designers, Japan fans and anyone who appreciates craft and aesthetic quality. It works for birthdays, Christmas, weddings, graduations, housewarmings — and as a considered gift for anyone who would rather have a notebook with meaning than a generic one.
Product Details
| Brand | Tomigaya Letterpress |
|---|---|
| Series | Typeface Note / Bodoni |
| Cover Typeface | Bodoni (Giambattista Bodoni, 1798) |
| Cover Colour | Dal Gold |
| Format | A6 · 15.5 × 11.5 × 2.5 cm |
| Pages | 365 dot-grid · RISO interior |
| Print Technique | Letterpress (活版印刷) |
| Cover | Hardcover · cloth-bound · two ribbon bookmarks |
| Binding | Traditional bookbindery, Bunkyo, Tokyo |
| Made in | Tokyo, Japan |
| Weight | approx. 260 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is letterpress printing?
Letterpress (活版印刷) is a relief printing technique: raised letterforms are inked and pressed into paper or board. The result is the impression — a visible, tactile indentation that no digital printing can replicate. Tomigaya Letterpress hand-presses each cover individually using vintage wooden type in Tokyo.
Why is Bodoni a significant typeface?
Bodoni (Giambattista Bodoni, 1798) is one of the most important typefaces in printing history. It has been used for generations by Vogue, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Barnes & Noble. Anyone who recognises this name immediately understands the cultural value of this notebook.
What makes this an exceptional gift?
It combines two powerful stories: the history of an iconic typeface and the craft of Japanese letterpress tradition. The result is not just a notebook but an object with meaning — ideal for typographers, type enthusiasts, fashion lovers, book designers, Japan fans.
What occasions suit this notebook as a gift?
Birthday, Christmas, wedding, housewarming, graduation, anniversary, Valentine's Day or a spontaneous thank-you — the Typeface Notebook works wherever a gift is needed that shows genuine thought.
What are the interior pages like?
365 dot-grid pages, consecutively numbered. The page numbers are typeset in Bodoni — consistently to the last page. The interior is printed with RISO, a Japanese printing method with a warm, lightly textured result. The paper is fountain-pen compatible.
What is dot-grid?
Dot-grid is a pattern of evenly spaced dots that acts as a subtle guide — ideal for writing, sketching, diagrams and notes. Less rigid than lines, more structured than blank.
How is the notebook constructed?
Cloth-bound hardcover, two built-in ribbon bookmarks, bound by a long-established bookbindery in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The cover is hand-pressed with vintage wooden type using letterpress. Each copy shows minimal individual variations — evidence of the handcraft.
Does Bodoni come in multiple colours?
Yes — the Typeface Notebook Bodoni is available in four cover colours: Light Beige, Dal Gold, Fuchsia Pink and Cerulean Blue. Combining multiple colours creates an elegant typography collection.
Are there other typefaces in this series?
Yes — the Typeface Note series covers three historical typefaces: Bodoni (1798), Gill Sans (1928) and Futura (1927). Each in four cover colours, twelve variants in total.
Is the paper suitable for fountain pens?
Yes. The book paper used is fountain-pen compatible — no bleed-through or feathering with regular use of fountain pens or fine-tipped rollers.
Typeface Notebook Bodoni – order now in Dal Gold and hold a piece of typographic history.
What is letterpress printing?
Letterpress (活版印刷) is a relief printing technique: raised letterforms are inked and pressed into paper or board. The result is the impression — a visible, tactile indentation that no digital printing can replicate. Tomigaya Letterpress hand-presses each cover individually using vintage wooden type in Tokyo.
Why is Bodoni a significant typeface?
Bodoni (Giambattista Bodoni, 1798) is one of the most important typefaces in printing history. It has been used for generations by Vogue, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Barnes & Noble. Anyone who recognises this name immediately understands the cultural value of this notebook.
What makes this an exceptional gift?
It combines two powerful stories: the history of an iconic typeface and the craft of Japanese letterpress tradition. The result is not just a notebook but an object with meaning — ideal for typographers, type enthusiasts, fashion lovers, book designers, Japan fans.
What occasions suit this notebook as a gift?
Birthday, Christmas, wedding, housewarming, graduation, anniversary, Valentine's Day or a spontaneous thank-you — the Typeface Notebook works wherever a gift is needed that shows genuine thought.
What are the interior pages like?
365 dot-grid pages, consecutively numbered. The page numbers are typeset in Bodoni — consistently to the last page. The interior is printed with RISO, a Japanese printing method with a warm, lightly textured result. The paper is fountain-pen compatible.
What is dot-grid?
Dot-grid is a pattern of evenly spaced dots that acts as a subtle guide — ideal for writing, sketching, diagrams and notes. Less rigid than lines, more structured than blank.
How is the notebook constructed?
Cloth-bound hardcover, two built-in ribbon bookmarks, bound by a long-established bookbindery in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The cover is hand-pressed with vintage wooden type using letterpress. Each copy shows minimal individual variations — evidence of the handcraft.
Does Bodoni come in multiple colours?
Yes — the Typeface Notebook Bodoni is available in four cover colours: Light Beige, Dal Gold, Fuchsia Pink and Cerulean Blue. Combining multiple colours creates an elegant typography collection.
Are there other typefaces in this series?
Yes — the Typeface Note series covers three historical typefaces: Bodoni (1798), Gill Sans (1928) and Futura (1927). Each in four cover colours, twelve variants in total.
Is the paper suitable for fountain pens?
Yes. The book paper used is fountain-pen compatible — no bleed-through or feathering with regular use of fountain pens or fine-tipped rollers.
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