Blacksmith
Black hardback with a tan nubuck ribbed spine. 400 pages, 394 of them numbered, with a table of contents, on heavyweight acid-free paper. Comes gift-sleeved.
african leathersmyth-sewn
opens flatdouble-sleeved
gift-ready30-day
returns
giving it?Arrives double-sleeved in a silver-stamped slipcase, ready to give as it is.
details
- A ribbed spine with raised bands, in the style of an antique book
- Heavier 100 gsm paper for handwriting and fountain pens
- 400 pages, 394 of them numbered, with a table of contents
- Double-sleeved packaging, ready to give
- A soft-touch tan ribbed spine and a black leather hardback cover
specifications
- 5.9" x 8.6" (150 mm x 218 mm)
- 400 pages: 394 numbered, a table of contents and a blank page or two
- Creamy white 100 gsm paper
- Heavy double-sleeved gift packaging
- Smyth-sewn binding
- Champagne-colored satin ribbon marker
shipping & returns
Free shipping on every Artisan journal. Usually ships the next business day by UPS Ground; most orders arrive in 2–4 business days. Return it within 30 days for a full refund, no questions asked.
the leather & binding
the spine
the page
sleevedBlack and Tan
A black full-grain hardback cover with a tan nubuck ribbed spine, joined with top stitching. Full grain keeps the natural surface of the hide, so it softens and takes on a patina with use.
The Ribbed Spine
Raised bands across the spine give it the look of an antique book. Each band sits over the sewn signatures beneath.
400 Pages, 394 Numbered
400 pages of 100 gsm acid-free paper: 394 numbered pages, a printed table of contents and a blank page or two. The paper suits fountain pens, and the numbering makes entries easy to find years later.
Smyth-Sewn
The signatures are sewn with thread, so the Blacksmith opens flat at any page and the binding stays flexible. The leather is sourced across Africa and cut in Vereeniging, South Africa, then bound in Asia.
The Plainest Artisan Journal
The Blacksmith is the plainest piece in the Artisan collection: no ornament, just the leather, the spine and the binding. It makes a good gift for a graduate, a new business owner, a father or a writer.
Caring for It
Keep it away from standing water and direct sun. If it gets wet, let it dry away from heat. A dry or slightly damp lint-free cloth is all it needs.
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