The Swiss Leather Journal
COVER DESIGN
This handcrafted leather journal features a wrap-around front cover and leather strap enclosure. The outcome is functionality with a beautiful vintage feel. All of my books and journals are made to last a lifetime (at least!) And the leather only gets better with time.
BINDING STYLE
SEWN BOUND - This journal is hand-bound using a historical bookbinding technique of sewing the pages into the spine, which gives a lovely old-world look and feel. This binding method is durable and permanent. Refillable bound journals are also available in the Refillable section.
PERSONALIZATION
•We use an old-fashioned style of personalizing your leather, called Embossing. Heat is pressed into your journal cover, leaving a gorgeous and rustic looking imprint that is permanent.
•See examples of embossing throughout the listing photos on any listing.
•If you select the option of personalized embossing from the drop-down menu, that will include up to 15 characters of embossing. Please enter your personalization in the Personalization Box.
•If you would like additional characters, you may add the listing entitled "Additional Embossing" to your order; located in the MORE CUSTOMIZATIONS section.
•Alpha-numeric font is all caps, Times Roman.
Special characters available include: . ' , # @ ? ! " $ % & * : > < ; / \ •Names, initials, etc, typically go in the lower right corner by default, unless your specific journal design and personalization length warrant a different location. If you have a specific location you would like your embossing to go, you must message me or indicate the desired location in the order notes. If specific instructions are not left by you, formatting and location discretion will be left up to myself, and determined by what is most appropriate given your specific journal design and personalization.
PAPER
This journal can come in BLANK, LINED, or DOT GRID pages. See details of both below. Comes with 160 pages.
BLANK: Eggshell textured, 80lb, high-quality, acid-free, paper. Suitable for ink writing, drawing, pastels, charcoal, paints. Holds ink well and is bleed-proof. (Comes with 160 pages front and back)
LINED:
Classic cream-colored, high-quality, 80lb, acid-free paper with grey lines. This paper is great at holding a lot of ink and is bleed-proof to the other side.
(Comes with 160 pages front and back)
DOT GRID:
Classic cream-colored, high-quality, 80lb, acid-free paper with printed with dot grid. This paper is great at holding a lot of ink and is bleed-proof to the other side.
(Comes with 160 pages front and back)
Craftsmanship
Handcrafted with care and attention to detail
Materials
Premium, full-grain, USA leather and archival-quality paper
Design
Timeless design meant to age beautifully
Longevity
Built to withstand years of use and handling
Meaning
Preserves handwriting, recipes, and family stories
Purpose
Created to be used, shared, and passed down
If you plan to use it often and value craftsmanship, this journal was made for you.
- Those who journal daily
- Writers and poets looking for a way to enrich the experience
- Parents and grandparents passing down letters and stories
- Create your journal with the drop-down menus.
- Add your personalization in the Personalization Box.
- You may also add further customizations from the Customizations tab.
Our leathers are USA tanned, premium full-grain cowhides chosen for their rustic yet beautiful character.
Due to the nature of the authentic leather hides, there will always be variation and uniqueness from one journal to the next.
Each hide will have some degree of "pull-up," which refers to color variation where the leather is creased or bent; which gives the rustic and distressed appearance. Pull-up creases go away with rubbing the leather with a cloth or by hand.
1. choose your leather
