Oxford Essentials notebook

The Oxford Essentials notebook is a premium stationery product known for its high-quality Optik Paper. The brand's history dates back to 1910 in France, when the name 'Oxford' was first used by Papeteries Laroche-Joubert to signify their highest quality paper products. The brand gained significant popularity in the 1960s with the launch of its premium exercise books and the invention of the school diary in 1962.

In 1982, the brand was acquired by Hamelin, a French family-owned group founded in 1864 and headquartered in Caen, Normandy. Today, Hamelin is a European leader in the stationery market. While Oxford notebooks are manufactured in several European locations to ensure local supply, this specific item was produced at the group's manufacturing facilities in Spain. The brand continues to innovate, recently integrating digital features like the Scribzee app, which allows users to scan and save their handwritten notes to the cloud.