Baron Fig
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is Baron Fig Made in USA?Verification Summary
American Score
Manufacturing Location
Printed and bound in USA
Headquarters
Brooklyn, NY
Founded
2013
Products Verified
2 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Manufacturing region identified
Website Claim
Brand website explicitly claims Made in USA
Manufacturing History
Established USA manufacturer
Known Overseas Production
No known overseas production
Verification Notes
Founded 2013 in Brooklyn, New York by Adam Kornfield and Joey Cofone. Notebooks are designed in the USA and printed/bound by US printers. Committed to domestic manufacturing as part of brand identity. Uses 70 lb acid-free paper, thread-sewn bindings, and high-quality materials. Website states designed and made in the USA. Premium writing instruments and notebooks for thoughtful work.
Last verified: April 2026
Baron Fig has been manufacturing products in Printed and bound in USA since 2013. We carry 2 verified American-made Baron Fig products.
Heritage & History
Baron Fig was founded in 2013 by Adam Kornfield and Joey Cofone in Brooklyn, New York. The two met as design students and shared a frustration: they could not find a notebook that met their standards for paper quality, binding durability, and ruling format. The dot grid — a matrix of small dots rather than lines or blank space — had been popular among designers and note-takers in Europe for years but was barely available in the American market.
The founders ran a Kickstarter in 2013 that funded production of their first Confidant notebook, and the response confirmed there was significant demand for a premium American-made notebook with dot grid ruling. The name Baron Fig comes from the idea of a thinker — someone who takes ideas seriously enough to write them down carefully. The brand has since expanded to include pens, pencils, and accessories, all designed in Brooklyn and manufactured domestically.
Designed in Brooklyn, Made in the USA
Baron Fig notebooks are designed at the Brooklyn studio and printed and bound by US manufacturing partners. The paper is 70 lb acid-free stock — heavier than standard notebook paper, which reduces bleed-through from fountain pens and markers while providing a smooth surface for ballpoint and gel pens. The thread-sewn binding is the feature that allows the notebook to lie flat when open — glued perfect-bound notebooks curve and resist lying flat, which makes writing on the outer pages awkward.
The Confidant hardcover comes in medium (5x7.75 inches) and large formats. The Vanguard is a softcover version with a flexible cover and slightly fewer pages. Both use the same 70 lb acid-free paper and thread-sewn binding. For everyday carry and desk use, the combination of American paper, domestic binding, and a format refined through years of user feedback gives Baron Fig a considered product that competes favorably with imported premium notebooks at comparable price points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baron Fig made in the USA?
Yes. Baron Fig manufactures 2 verified products in Printed and bound in USA. Baron Fig was founded in 2013 in Brooklyn, New York by two designers who set out to make the ideal notebook — printed and bound in the USA on 70 lb acid-free paper with thread-sewn lay-flat bindings and dot grid ruling.
Where is Baron Fig manufactured?
Baron Fig is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. Manufacturing takes place in Printed and bound in USA.
What Baron Fig products can I buy?
We carry 2 verified Baron Fig products across Office & School. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Baron Fig founded?
Baron Fig was founded in 2013. Baron Fig was founded in 2013 in Brooklyn, New York by two designers who set out to make the ideal notebook — printed and bound in the USA on 70 lb acid-free paper with thread-sewn lay-flat bindings and dot grid ruling.
Does Baron Fig ship from Amazon?
Yes, all Baron Fig products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.