Journal Guides

How to Cross Stitch a Leather Journal Cover (Without Ruining It)

The needle never pierces the leather. Punch a square grid of round holes first, then stitch through them — tools, grid spacing in mm, and where not to stitch.

Journal Sizes Chart: Every Notebook Size in Inches and cm

One chart with every journal and notebook size in inches and centimetres — A4, B5, A5, Regular, B6, A6, Pocket, Field Notes, Passport, A7 and US composition — the named brand notebooks that fit eac...

Monogrammed Leather Journals: Engraving vs Stamping

Stamping is for letters and numbers and comes in gold, silver or blind. Laser engraving takes any design. How to choose, how to order a monogram correctly, and where it goes on the cover.

How to Choose a Refillable Leather Journal Cover

How refillable leather journal covers work, every size with real measurements, which notebooks fit each one, and what to check before you buy.

A5 vs A6 Leather Journal: Which Size Should You Choose?

A5 is 5.8" × 8.3" (14.8 × 21 cm) and A6 is 4.1" × 5.8" (10.5 × 14.8 cm) — exactly half. Compare page area, lines per page, which notebooks fit each size, and which one you will actually carry.