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Build a Chic Sparrow Journal

This journal begins as a simple foundation and becomes what you need it to be. Choose only what serves you now—pockets, closures, stitching, and details can be added gradually or all at once. There is no required configuration and no ideal setup. The right journal is the one that fits the way you live.

Choose the elements you love—simple or intricate—and we’ll craft a journal that is made just for you, by hand, in our Washington studio.

You’ll see all available options listed below Scroll all the way to the bottom. Some depend on materials we have on hand, but if you’re imagining something you don’t see, please reach out—we love helping you create a journal that feels uniquely yours.

“Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”
— William Morris
Build A Journal | Trifold Traveler's Notebook

Build A Journal | Trifold Traveler's Notebook

by ChicSparrow
99.00

Named in honor of Jane Austen, this leather is designed to age with the same quiet beauty as her most beloved characters. Smooth, drum-dyed, and hot-stuffed in the English Bridle tradition, Austen softens and deepens over time, becoming more personal with every use.

Each color carries a subtle nod to the stories that inspired it:

  • Darcy — warm golden brown

  • Emma — soft light beige

Flexible yet durable, refined yet unpretentious, Austen is for journalers who want a cover that becomes a true companion—growing more beautiful the longer it’s part of your life.

If you’re building a journal you hope to keep close and carry often, Austen is a timeless choice.

The Trifold leather notebook presents a clean, efficient design capable of holding four or more inserts, helping you categorize notes effortlessly. Its flexible and functional construction provides complete customization to fit your precise needs. Crafted from select vegetable-tanned and premium chrome-tanned leathers, it offers a range of options to suit diverse tastes.

Leather Specifications

Weight: 6oz (2.5mm Approximately) Want it thinner?  Ask for 1.5 MM in your order notes,

Tannage: Vegetable

Elastic Options

1 elastic gives you that classic look, while 4 elastics let your notebook hold more with ease. Whichever you choose, the leather will be the same size — so just go with what suits your style. 4 elastics are the most popular in our community!

Pocket Examples

You can chose any of these to be on the left or right hand side of your journal, we will simply mirror them to aline with your choice.

Thread Options

We have a colorful selection — choose the one that makes your heart happy! Whether you prefer something complimentary, perfectly matching, or boldly contrasting, there's something just for you.

Closures

You may have a Snap closure with a Curved strap, A snap Closure with a straight strap, the traditional Elastic from the spine with a barb or a leather wrap.
Please note: The snap closure options are not available on the Trifold design.

Outer Pocket Examples

You may wish for a top opening or a Side Opening. Either way here are examples for your ideal notebook.
For optimal functionality, we suggest placing the pockets on the back or short side of the trifold; the long side is not recommended for pocket attachment.

Spine Option

This can be aesthetic or functional, recomended for the thinner leathers. Not shown here but yours will have the elastic showing from the outside on the top and bottom. Unless you specify in your notes you want the No. 5 Style.

Inscription Option

We are happy to place your inscription in a different place than the traditional lower right corner. Select the placement that is perfect for your Traveler's Notebook.

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