http://www.canteo.ch/e/canteo.asp

From the Notebookism website: A European resource

When Biella made its first binders in 1908, the notebook and stationery maker helped Switzerland’s federal authorities put order in their files. At that time, the distinctive binder already featured the Swiss cross on the back, became synonymous with order, and came to be known in popular parlance as “Classeur fédéral” or “Bundesordner”. A legend was born.

Today’s Canteo™ Collection has been inspired by its legendary predecessor. The silver-embossed Swiss cross and “Classeur fédéral + Bundesordner” trademark still adorn Canteo™ stationery products to celebrate their venerable history and quality craftsmanship. With its exquisite Canteo™ Collection, Biella taps the rich tradition of the 1908 binder to suit the exacting and spirited culture of today.

Nurtured by the dynamic environment of the town of Biel destined to be the home to the Swiss watchmaking industry, the namesake maker of premier stationery products combines pioneering spirit, expertise and know-how to deliver value worthy of recognition. Canteo™ epitomizes a spirit of precision and excellence in craftsmanship.



The Canteo™ stationery is a tribute to the human spirit in its most intimate and lasting expression – handwriting. By becoming a unique medium when thoughts are put down on it, the paper itself constitutes a valuable return on the time invested. Passing time cannot be halted but Canteo™ lends substance to thoughts and, in a way, makes them timeless. The living energy of the paper fosters reflection and stimulates the senses.



Whether you write or illustrate your thoughts in the Canteo™ notebook or use the diary to note your appointments, Canteo™’s choice materials, intelligent features and uncompromising quality do justice to what you consider most personal. Canteo™ not only provides guidance; it also makes room for creative input and joie de vivre.



Canteo™ becomes the expression of a most personal style – your very own.

'Looks interesting. U.S. outlet?

John

Map on website only shows Europe, Google searched and found only non-us references.

I can't even see European Union country links on the website, they all seem to be Swiss.

They make an unlined A4 journal! Now I've gotta figure out how to get one...

Doug

Dear Doug,

Are you still interested in getting a Canteo A4 blank journal? If yes, please let me know! Send me your address by eMail.
I'm the responsible person for the Canteo product range here at Biella Group's headquarter. I leaded the development of the range, the story and the marketing. There's really my heart in it.
We are already in touch with a potential distributor in the US, but you can imagine, that it needs somes time to enter a (for us) totally new market... I guess, Canteo won't be available in the US earlier than spring 2009.
I really would like to know from you, what you think about the book - if you still like to receive one, don't hesitate to contact me.

So, I'm looking forward to hear from you.

Kind regards,
Rolf
eMail to:

Hi Rolf,

I just sent you an email telling you that I am indeed still interested. I am currently testing a Kunst & Papier journal which is okay, but the paper is a bit "soft" (don't know how else to describe it). I'll have a review up on that journal perhaps in a week or so (I am away from my desk at a conference at the moment).

Thanks much.

Doug

I've got one of these on the way from my girlfriend in Switzerland! Can't wait to try it out with the m205 that's coming as well!

dear rolf,

it was hard to find a contact. I noticed your products on paper world in frankfurt this year. very much interested. i'm resposible for bookstore and stationery retail firm in Slovenia and we are interested to launch your products through our network. if you have no partner yet for slovenian market we would like to discuss a possibility to become one. Please advise.

kind regards,

andrej

Dear Andrej,

Our subsidiary in Poland, Biella Polska, knows your company. You will be served by them. If they did not yet contact you, here's the coordinates of the CEO of Biella Polska:

miroslaw.szydlowski@biella.pl

Looking forward to a fruitful cooperation.

Best regards,

Rolf

Any updates on Canteo products arriving in the US. I'm keen to try them especially if the paper can survive the fountain pen onslaught.

Just wanted to update this thread by pointing to a review of the Canteo I just posted. Mahalo nui loa (thank you very much) to hardyb for bringing the Canteo to my attention!

Doug

I managed to pick up a Canteo notebook, ruled #09 (I believe), and am very impressed. They're beautifully designed with lightweight but solid covers and excellent paper. They'll definitely be replacing my Moleskines when available in the US. Kudos to Biella.

cheers
eric

Are these notebooks available in the UK by any chance?

Anyone know if anyone will be selling these at the DC Pen Show. I need one.

I've been looking for a while. I can't even find any European dealers who have them on their websites.

A map, point and click on countries for leads:

http://www.canteo.ch/e/haendlernetz.asp

I had emailed Rolf for a free sample book, and have not yet recieved it. I have only ordered a couple of days ago, so I know it should not be here yet, but I was wondering how long it took for others to get theirs.

-Nkk

Just received an A5 lined. Very impressed. Wish there was a dealer that would ship internationally to the US.

Well...about 5 minutes after posting, my mom told me the mail had come, and indeed there was a package for me. So, I am very impressed with the speed of the mail.

I have yet to try the paper, but I will see about it tommorow.

-Nkk

Well, how is it???