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Handbound Leather Bound Journal

Handbound Leather Bound Journal

196.00
Color: Emma
by ChicSparrow

Every page in these books began by hand.

Each sheet was folded, each gathering was punched, and every signature was sewn into a text block before being wrapped in leather. These are experimental, zero-waste books made from beautiful materials I already had in the studio.

They are slow-made books with visible character, made for someone who loves the feel of paper, thread, leather, and time.

 

  • Dimensions: 5.125 x 7.125" (B6)
  • Paper Color: White
  • Pages: 140
  • Paper Weight: 95lbs (145gsm)
  • Care & Safety: Acid-Free
  • Leather Type: Austen
  • Paper Brand: Fabriano Drawing Paper


These are hardbound books with built-in character. If you enjoy a book that feels personal before you ever write a word in it, one of these would make a beautiful addition to your collection.

Stuffability Scale
A guide to how much this cover likes to be filled.
Level 1 — Ultra Slim · 1–2 inserts
  • 1 · Ultra Slim — folio and bookcover designs for a single notebook or bound book, occasionally a second very slim companion.
  • 2 · Slim Everyday — ideal for 2–3 inserts and a simple, graceful daily carry.
  • 3 · Standard Stuffable — designs with strap closures, happiest with 3–4 average inserts and a little room for dashboards.
  • 4 · High Capacity — Traveler’s Notebooks with elastic closures that love layered, “chunky” journaling setups.
  • 5 · Maximalist — trifolds and leather wrap styles for generous, overflowing notebooks and keepsakes.
Folio and bookcover styles are happiest with a single notebook or bound book, sometimes a second very slim insert. Think “quiet companion,” not “packed trunk”.