Frank Smythson made history in 1908 when he created the world's first practical, portable diary. Virtually unchanged to this day, it's pliable cross-grain binding has been translated into this lightweight notebook. Bound in soft lambskin, it encloses 192 leaves of Smythson's iconic gilt-edged, pale blue Featherweight paper that withstands the test of fountain pen ink. Ideal for writing down business notes, ideas or scheduling events, this navy manuscript book slips perfectly inside a bag ensuring you're never caught off guard when there's something important to say.