Ciak has been making journals and Florentine leather goods since the 1970's. In the era of global standardised production, the artisanal Italian book makers at Ciak value the principles of quality, craft tradition and environmental friendliness. In their commitment to being socially responsible, the company recently switched all its paper stock over to eco-friendly, acid-free, recycled paper. All the steps of Ciak's design and production process are still carried out by hand, in Florence, Italy.