Paper Republic

Paper Republic: customizable leather notebooks made in Vienna

Paper Republic is a company with its own workshops in Vienna that designs and produces leather notebooks, folders and accessories. According to its presentation, it works with vegetable-tanned Italian leather and acid-free paper, and offers customization for both individuals and businesses. The firm states it has been active since 2012 and structures its catalogue around reusable and refillable pieces.

Leather notebooks and folders

The leather catalogue includes several lines of notebooks and folders: Grand Voyageur, Le Portfolio and Le Trifold, as well as The Essential Kit collection. These items are offered in different sizes, such as [pocket] and [a6], [xl] and [a5], and [a4]. The company also sells accessories such as pen holders, wallets, passport holders and leather wax.

Paper, refills and binding

The paper section covers writing notebooks, art books, calendars and planners, organiser inserts, contact sheets, ribbons and special editions. Refills are organised by size and by paper weight, with options of 80, 100, 120, 130, 150 and 300 g/m². As for binding, a distinction is made between staple bound and thread bound. The catalogue also includes a weekly planner and a collection of planners for 2027.

Customization for individuals and businesses

Paper Republic offers customization services differentiated for individuals and for businesses. This customization applies to the leather notebooks, which can be configured according to the customer's preferences. The company describes its proposition as creating notebooks that last a lifetime and that seek to foster creativity and focus.

Special editions and collaborations

Among the special editions is the Dúchas, in fern green and wild heather colours. The company has also carried out a collaboration with Itoya, presented as «paper republic x Itoya | bound in craft», with an experience at Itoya Ginza that includes creating a refillable leather notebook, event-exclusive details and the presence of the team from Vienna. The dates indicated for this collaboration are from 18 September to 1 October 2026.

Retail presence and international reach

The company has its own stores and partner stores, and organises events. Its website allows selecting currency and country for a wide list of destinations, with options such as euro, Swiss franc, pound sterling and US dollar, among others. The company states it covers all tariffs, duties and fees, with no hidden costs upon delivery.