the fifth iteration of our leather journal has been meticulously hand cut and sewn from a full grain washed and barrel tumbled 3mm vegetable tanned culatta with a rotten corpse matte black dye finish. the leather offers a sporadic fiber structure with an array of textures and scarring which are highlighted throughout the piece.
culatta is a special cut combined of the rear just above the cordovan, the belly middles and the hind shanks, offering a dense structure, tight grain and medium to firm temper.
vegetable tanned leather is an ancient artisanal process that hinges on the delicate balance between timing and temperature. like a fine aged whiskey time is key, the careful balance of time allows the natural tannins such as tree bark to infuse, yielding rich colours and unparalleled durability. controlled cooling plays a crucial role in achieving that coveted texture and suppleness you come to expect.
crafted from two panels of leather for the main body, with two large sleeve holders and a tonal leather writing utensil pocket to the interior. each stitch hole has been individually spaced and punched by hand before being hand sewn in a tonal 0.65mm hand waxed Japanese linen thread over an 8 hour period without the use of machines.
a hand forged solid .925 sterling silver buckle with a 10hr slow oxidised finish holds the strap to form a secure closure. hand cut and hammered, the buckle mimics the grain of the leather.
each journal cover features a complimentary leather bound booklet with hand sewn pages, handmade from 100% long fibered cotton rag. each page is 150gsm, acid free, with a medium surface and a deckle edge. the pages are suitable for watercolour and all painting, drawing and writing media.
each piece comes in a hand made leather package.
custom leathers, sizes and finishes are available upon request.
