Refillable A5 Leather Journal & Pen Pouch Set – Deckled Cotton Paper
Refillable A5 Leather Journal & Pen Pouch Set – Deckled Cotton Paper
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A tactile leather journal set for writing, sketching, and thoughtful collecting.
Understated and tactile, this A5 leather journal is designed to age beautifully with use. Bound in thick, characterful leather and secured with a single brass rivet and cotton cord, it favours quiet structure over ornament. Inside, cotton-rich paper with softly deckled edges offers a warm, responsive surface for pen, pencil, and light sketching.
Created for those who move fluidly between writing and gathering ideas, it becomes a private thinking space rather than a ruled system.
The set includes a matching thick leather pen pouch — durable, minimal, and made for carrying your essential tools wherever ideas arise.
Details:
- A5 refillable leather cover
- Cotton-rich writing paper with deckled edges
- Brass rivet & cotton cord closure
- Handmade, glue-conscious construction
- Matching leather pen pouch
- In stock
A companion for reflections, fragments, sketches, and slow thinking.
Status: In Stock
Technique: Hand Sewn
Format: 13*17.5cm (5*7")
Pages: 200 pages
Suitability: Writing, Sketching, Gouache
Material Guide
Material Guide
COVER - Buffalo leather is thick, protective, and made to last. Its natural grain celebrates authenticity, offering strength without stiffness and a reassuring weight in the hand. Over time, it develops a rich patina, softening and darkening with use. Each mark becomes part of the story — quiet evidence of a journal well travelled, shaped by journeys, hands, and moments worth keeping.
ART PAPER - Exceptional in both quality and conscience, this tree-free cotton rag paper is made from 100% upcycled textile fibres and sourced directly from a fair-trade papermaking community in the hills of India. Each sheet is mould-made, sun-dried, and finished with softly deckled edges, preserving traditional skills while supporting ethical livelihoods. Lightly textured yet beautifully stable, it offers excellent performance across all media, making it as versatile as it is sustainable.
Binding
Binding
Style: COPTIC BINDING
Fact: Coptic binding is an ancient 2nd-century AD technique from early Christian Egypt, considered one of the earliest true codex forms. It features an exposed spine with decorative chain-stitch sewing, uses no glue, and relies entirely on thread for strength. This allows the book to open completely flat, even back on itself, making it ideal for sketchbooks and artist journals. The spine is traditionally left exposed, but can be covered, the sewing hidden or exposed; the rhythmic sewing pattern provides both structure and beauty.
Karma
Karma
Ethically Sourced
Supporting fairtrade, protected community and traditions
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