The Paperblanks journey begins with a simple desire – to find the perfect everyday journal.

In the early 1990s, Vic Marks, a writer and publisher looking to create the perfect notebook, connected with Supriti Bharma, a lifelong learner looking to play with new forms of artistic and spiritual expression. The creative chemistry between these two seekers was instant. They shared a desire to express, to travel, to learn new traditions and discover new truths about themselves. And together they created that special journal Vic envisioned, which became the first Paperblanks product in 1992.

Vic and Supriti’s creative energies, and gusto for experimentation, propelled them to continue beyond that first notebook and the Paperblanks brand has grown organically ever since. From their first office in the urban Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver, Canada, to expanding into their European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, they have travelled the world to follow their passion. People have joined the Paperblanks family from all walks of life and corners of the world, with their unique histories, independent voices and diverse cultures bringing new ideas and perspectives to our company.

Throughout it all, their founders’ original sense of curiosity, discovery and self-expression has never waned. In fact, it guides every decision they make. With every new experience they bring back the art, stories and cultural traditions that have been shared with them. Their design library echoes their personal ethos: always evolving, always open.

So, while what they do is make journals, that’s not who they are. Paperblanks is a mosaic of diverse, passionate and dedicated individuals around the world. What joins them is a commitment to create beautiful, high-quality objects that bring joy to all who experience them. It’s not only their journals that make their unique – it’s their passion. It’s their perseverance. It’s their people.

1992 - They launch our first Paperblanks collection from Vancouver, our Canadian hometown

1995 - They introduce Literary Manuscripts, an early precursor to our Embellished Manuscripts and Old Leather Collections

2002 - Paperblanks launches in Europe

2002 - They add magnetic wrap closures as a feature

2004 - They open our European headquarters in Dublin.

2005 - They expand beyond journals, offering planners and address books for the first time.

2010 - Their first metal clasp closure is introduced on Leonardo’s Sketches covers

2014 - The Bridge & Enrich Lives Society opens to our Vancouver community

2017 - They celebrate Paperblanks' 25th birthday with a special Anniversary Edition journal

2018 - They launch our line of dot-grid planners for the bullet journalling community.

2019 - They introduce a new look for Paperblanks, with an updated logo and unique icon