Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

LEUCHTTURM1917 products

  • What are the covers of the LEUCHTTURM1917 notebooks made of?
  • What are the details of the LEUCHTTURM1917 that make all the difference?
  • What formats do the LEUCHTTURM1917 notebooks come in?
  • How many different LEUCHTTURM1917 colours are there?
  • Which LEUCHTTURM1917 products are available in which colours?
  • What different ruling patterns are there?
  • How many pages do the LEUCHTTURM1917 notebooks have?
  • How many pages do the other LEUCHTTURM1917 products have?
  • How thick is the paper in the LEUCHTTURM1917 notebooks?
  • What different types of calendar does LEUCHTTURM1917 have?
  • What is the LEUCHTTURM1917 Pen Loop and how does it work?
  • Is the LEUCHTTURM1917 Pen Loop patented?

Purchase, Customisation & Name Embossing

  • Where can I buy a LEUCHTTURM1917 product?
  • How can I order a notebook with an embossed name, logo or customization?
  • How much does it cost to emboss a name?
  • What is the delivery time for a notebook with an embossed name?

 

Company & Brand

  • What is the company behind the brand name LEUCHTTURM1917?
  • Where does the name LEUCHTTURM1917 come from?
  • When was Leuchtturm Albenverlag established?
  • Where is Leuchtturm Albenverlag headquartered?
  • How many employees does Leuchtturm Albenverlag have?
  • In which countries is the LEUCHTTURM1917 brand available?
  • What is the company philosophy of LEUCHTTURM1917?
  • What does the LEUCHTTURM1917 brand stand for?

 

The LEUCHTTURM1917 products

What are the covers of the LEUCHTTURM1917 notebooks made of?

Synthetic Leather.

What are the details of the LEUCHTTURM1917 that make all the difference?

  • Table of contents

  • Page numbers

  • Thick, ink-proof paper

  • Perforated pages at the end of each (note)book.

  • Page marker

  • Gusseted pocket

  • Stickers for labelling and archiving

  • 17 colours

  • 4 formats (including the special format Master/Master Slim A4+)

  • 4 ruling patterns (+2 Whitelines Link ruling patterns)

     

What formats do the LEUCHTTURM1917 notebooks come in?

  • Master Classic (A4+), 225 x 315 mm

  • Master Slim (A4+), 225 x 315 mm

  • Composition (B5), 178 x 254mm
  • Medium (A5), 145 x 210 mm

  • Paperback (B6+), 125×190 mm
  • Pocket (A6), 90 x 150 mm
  • Mini (A7), 70 x 110 mm
  • Academy Pad (A4), 210 x 298 mm
  • Jottbook (A4), 210 x 298 mm

How many different LEUCHTTURM1917 colours are there?

There are 45 Colours as follows:

Anthracite, Aquamarine, Azure, Bellini, Berry, Black, Chocolate, Copper, Cornflower, Denim, Emerald, Fresh Green, Gold, Ice Blue, Lemon, Light Blue, Lime, Marine, Navy, Neon Green, Neon Orange, Neon Pink, Neon Yellow, Nordic Blue, Orange, Pacific Green, Pink, Port Red, Powder, Purple, Red, Rising Sun, Royal Blue, Sage, Sand, Silver, Stone Blue, Taupe, Taupe, Warm Earth, White, Rising Sun, Warm Earth, Aquamarine, Stone Blue.

(Some colours are exclusive to certain products)

Which LEUCHTTURM1917 products are available in which colours?

See catalogue, p. 23 for overview, Download Catalogue

What different ruling patterns are there?

  • Ruled (Standard: 6 mm line spacing, Master: 8,5 mm line spacing + side margin)
    –     Squared (5×5 mm boxes)
    –     Dotted (Dots with 5 mm spacing)
    –     Plain (incl. a ruled and squared guideline page – except for the
  • Pocket (A6) format)
  • Whitelines (White lines or dots on a grey background + Quickbox):
    –     Ruled
    –     Dotted
  • Reporter Notepad:
    –     Ruled
    –     Squared
    –     Plain
  • Mini Notebook, Academy Pad (2 different rulings available):
    –     Ruled 
    –     Plain
  • BiColore (1 ruling available):
    –     Plain 

How many pages do the LEUCHTTURM1917 notebooks have?

  • Master Classic: 233 numbered pages (of which 8 perforated)
  • Master Slim: 121 numbered pages (of which 8 perforated)
  • Medium: 249 numbered pages (of which 8 perforated)
  • Pocket: 185 numbered pages (of which 8 perforated)
  • Mini: 169 numbered pages (of which 8 perforated)

How many pages do the other LEUCHTTURM1917 products have?

  • Reporter: 94 numbered pages, 188 pages
  • Academy Pad: 60 sheets
  • Jottbooks: 60 numbered pages (of which 32 perforated)

How thick is the paper in the LEUCHTTURM1917 notebooks?

  • Master Classic, Master Slim, Academy Pad (A5,A4): 100g/m²
  • Medium, Pocket, Mini: 80g/m²
  • Sketchbooks – Master, Medium, Pocket: 180g/m² pure white paper (colour-fast!)

     

What different types of calendar does LEUCHTTURM1917 have?

See catalogue, p. 61 for overview, Download Catalogue

  • Weekly Planner – one week to a double page. One horizontal section with enough space for each day of the week.
  • Weekly Planner and Notebook – Left side = 7 days of the week; right side = ruled notebook page
  • Week Planner
    • The days of the week in narrow vertical columns across one double page.
    • Medium (A5) and Pocket (A6): Saturday and Sunday share a column.
    • Master (A4+): Every day has its own column
  • Academic Weekly Planner – Page layout as for Week Planner, but for 18 months (September-February).
  • Daily Planner – One page per working day, Saturday and Sunday each share a page.

What is the LEUCHTTURM1917 Pen Loop and how does it work?

  • It is a self-adhesive pen-holder made of sturdy elastic.
  • A sticker is attached to the back of the Pen Loop. After removing the protective film the Pen Loop can be affixed easily to the back cover of the notebook/planner.
  • The Pen Loop is suitable for both thin pencils and thick fountain pens.

Is the LEUCHTTURM1917 Pen Loop patented?

The LEUCHTTURM1917 Pen Loop is registered internationally as a patent.

Company & Brand

What is the company behind the brand name LEUCHTTURM1917?

LEUCHTTURM1917 is a brand name owned by Leuchtturm Albenverlag GmbH & Co. KG and covers high-quality stationery articles. Leuchtturm Albenverlag is a family company with a long heritage.

Where does the name LEUCHTTURM1917 come from?

Leuchtturm means lighthouse: It comes from the company name Leuchtturm Albenverlag GmbH & Co. KG. Leuchtturm Albenverlag owes its name to its heritage as a traditional family company with Hanseatic values, based in north Germany. 1917 was the date Leuchtturm Albenverlag was established.

When was Leuchtturm Albenverlag established?

The company was founded on 8 May 1917.

Where is Leuchtturm Albenverlag headquartered?

Leuchtturm Albenverlag is based in Geesthacht (Schleswig-Holstein).

How many employees does Leuchtturm Albenverlag have?

Around 500 employees currently work at five sites around the world. 295 of the staff work at the head offices in Geesthacht.

In which countries is the LEUCHTTURM1917 brand available?

The brand is present in over 40 countries worldwide:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic,Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, USA.

What is the company philosophy of LEUCHTTURM1917?

Our aim is to manufacture products that we believe in and enjoy using ourselves.

What does the LEUCHTTURM1917 brand stand for?

LEUCHTTURM1917 is a lifestyle brand belonging to the Leuchtturm Albenverlag. At the heart of its product portfolio are high-quality notebooks and diaries in many different colours and styles.