For those who prefer their essentials with a little more character.

The Ascendant Hardcover Journal (No. 02) is for the person whose idea of refinement has never meant playing it safe.

Expressive yet composed, its cover brings together sweeping curves, architectural lines, intricate circular forms and small ornamental details in a richly layered composition. Deep navy and black provide structure against warm ivory, while terracotta, olive, ochre and softened grey introduce colour with the confidence of something collected rather than coordinated.

There is a certain worldliness to Ascendant. Its geometry recalls architectural drawings; its circular forms have the intricacy of decorative objects discovered on one's travels; its fine lines and irregular details give the composition something of the character of an old illustration or textile. Yet taken together, the effect is distinctly contemporary — graphic, sophisticated and difficult to reduce to any single influence.

It makes No. 02 particularly suited to someone with an eye for the unusual: the executive who would choose the interesting chair for the office, the architect or designer who notices proportion instinctively, the entrepreneur whose personal style is as considered as their work, the traveller who returns with objects rather than souvenirs, or simply the person who prefers beautiful things that invite a second look.

A narrow gold-toned rule provides a precise finish to the artwork before giving way to a deep navy panel below. Within it, EXCELLENCE. ALWAYS. appears in restrained gold lettering — a quiet counterpoint to the richness of the composition above.

Inside, 150 lined pages provide ample room for notes, plans, observations, ideas and whatever else deserves to be committed to paper. Casewrap sewn binding allows the journal to open comfortably for writing, while perforated pages can be removed neatly when needed.

The smooth matte laminated hardcover lends the richly detailed artwork a refined finish while providing the durability required for regular use. Kept on a desk, carried between meetings or tucked into a travel bag, Ascendant is designed to be as much a personal object as a practical one.

For yourself, choose it because plain was never really your preference. As a gift, choose it for the person whose taste is distinctive enough that the ordinary option simply wouldn't do.

Product Features

• Signature Ascendant illustrated design
• Warm ivory ground with deep navy, terracotta, olive, ochre and grey detailing
• Contrasting deep navy lower panel with gold-toned border
• “EXCELLENCE. ALWAYS.” inscription
• Smooth matte laminated hardcover
• 150 lined pages
• Perforated pages for clean, easy removal
• Casewrap sewn binding designed to open comfortably
• Durable finish suited to regular use

Care Instructions

Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently remove dust or marks, working from the centre of the journal outward.