Handmade Italian Distressed Leather Journal - Deckled Pages

Like an old volume discovered in a Medieval monastery

Our Handmade Italian Distressed Leather Journal is a beautiful example of classic Italian bookbinding, handcrafted by skilled artisans in Siena, Italy. This is a one-of-a-kind journal made to last a lifetime.

The leather is timeworn, with scuffs, scrapes, uneven patches and rough spots. It is intentionally made to look older than it is. The irregular markings are not defects, but marks of character that make the journal look and feel like it has had years of use.

Perfect for drawing, sketching, writing, or painting.

• Small 4.7" x 6.7" | 12 x 17 cm
• Medium 6.7" x 9.8" | 17 x 25 cm
• Large 9.8" x 13.8" | 25 x 35 cm
• 240 pages (120 leaves)
• BLANK soft white pages with hand-cut deckle edges, 120 gsm
• Fountain pen friendly
• Genuine top-grain calfskin is hand-colored and distressed
• Hardcover construction with rounded spine and hubs
• Handcrafted in Italy

This distressed leather journal is for the person who wants an antique vintage feel. This means that the leather has been made to look older than it is and has markings on it to give it its unique patina. Scarring and inconsistencies in the leather are not defects but marks of character that give each piece its unique old world charm. This is a leather journal that will age beautifully with you.

Personalization Details

This journal looks great personalized with embossing. Add your name or inscription to make it uniquely yours.

• Font: Goudy
• Size: 18 pt to 36 pt, depending on inscription length
• Color: Blind embossing (no color fill)
• Position: Lower right corner
• Max: 2 Lines, up to 20 characters and spaces per line
• Special requests: Add a note to your order, we'll do our best to accommodate you

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We take pride in the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of our designers. Our attention to detail in design, material, and archival preservation is unyielding, and so is our commitment to customer satisfaction.

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