build your journal, your way
Create a leather journal thatโs uniquely yours in just a few simple steps. Whether you're starting fresh or updating your current companion, hereโs how to personalise every detail.
step 1: choose your cover
Start with theย grand voyageur | leather journalย or theย le portfolio | leather portfolio,ย our signature leather journals, handcrafted in Vienna from premium vegetable-tanned leather.
2. choose your refill
We offer a curated selection of paper refills for every purpose be itย writing,ย planning, or art. Choose the format that fits your lifestyle and creativity.
3. finish with ribbons
Add a touch of colour and function. Ribbons hold your refills in place and keep your journal closed, a simple way to personalise your journal inside and out.
4. add embossing
Make it unmistakably yours with a name, initials, or a meaningful word pressed into the leather for a timeless personal touch.
paper refills for every journey
Refills for every kind of thinker โ whether you're writing, sketching, or planning your day. From notebooks and illustrated books to sketchpads and planners, find the perfect notebook for your ideas.
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add character with embossing
Personalise your leather cover with your initials, name, or a meaningful word using our signature font. Embossing is available in standard and gold foil on most leather products. For our grand voyageur and le portfolio collections, you can also choose from special orange or blue foil embossing.
Additionally, our thicker book refills can be embossed in gold when ordered individually (not as part of a bundle), adding a refined touch to your everyday companion.
personalisation questions
whatโs the difference between the notebook and book refills?
Notebook refills are 80 g/mยฒ slim, staple-bound booklets with 48 pages, ideal for everyday notes, lists, or journaling.
Book refills, on the other hand, are 120 g/mยฒ thread-bound, offering a more durable and elegant structure with a higher page count. Theyโre perfect for long-form writing, journaling, or archiving your thoughts in a more substantial format.
what refill sizes are available?
Our refills come in several formats to match our leather journals:
[pocket]: fits all grand voyageur [pocket] or le portfolio [a6]
[xl]: fits all grand voyageur [xl], le portfolio [a5], or le trifold [a5]
[a4]: fits all grand voyageur [a4] or le portfolio [a4]
are your refills fountain pen friendly?
Our refills made withย 100 g/mยฒ or higherย paper are fountain pen friendly. These include theย weekly planners, timeless planner,ย and book refills. They offer a smooth, bleed-resistant writing experience ideal for ink-based tools.
how many refills fit inside the leather journals?
For the grand voyageur leather journal, you will be able to fit up to four notebook refills or up to two thicker refills, like the book refill or drawing book.ย
The portfolio, which are cut a little larger, can hold three thicker book refills or 6 notebook refills!
Le trifold fits up to 6 book refills or 12 notebook refills.
what are ribbons used for?
Ribbons are used toย hold your paper refillsย inside your journal and toย keep your journal securely closed.
โ Theย ribbon loopย wraps around your journal to close it.
โ Theย inner ribbonsย hold your notebooks or refills in place.
Theyโre easy to install, come in a variety of colours, and let you personalise your journal to fit your style and needs.
how many ribbons can be used in each journal?
Each journal supports a flexible ribbon setup depending on how many refills you want to carry:
grand voyageur & le portfolio
- Included: 1 ribbon loop + 1 inner ribbon (allows space for 2 paper refills)
- Maximum capacity: 2 ribbon loops + 3 inner ribbons
Adding 2 additional ribbons makes space for 4 notebook refills.
le trifold
- Included: 1 ribbon loop + 3 inner ribbons (allows space for 6 paper refills)
- Maximum capacity: 2 ribbon loops + 9 inner ribbons
Adding 6 additional ribbons makes space for up to 12 notebook refills.
All journals can supportย 2 ribbon loopsย for a layered accent on the outside.
what embossing options are available?
You can personalise your leather cover withย initials, a name, or a meaningful wordย using our signature font. Itโs a simple way to make your journal truly yours.
At the moment, we only supportย letters, numbers, and basic punctuationย in our signature font. Emojis and special symbols arenโt available.
We offerย standard (no colour)ย embossing andย gold foilย on most leather products. For theย grand voyageurย andย le portfolioย collections, you can also chooseย orangeย orย blue foilย for a more colourful touch.
For the grand voyageur, we offer up toย 10 charactersย for a clean and elegant result.
Onย red,ย natural and firenze leather as well as le portfolio and le trifold, embossing is limited toย 3 charactersย due to the natural texture or sewn edge, which can result in irregularities.
can I return an embossed item?
Since embossed products areย customised, they areย not eligible for return or exchange, unless there is a defect or error on our part.
next-level personalisation
If you're looking to go beyond the basics, lโatelier is where true customisation begins. Whether you want to fine-tune every detail of your journal or dream up something entirely new, this is your space to create without limits.
l'atelier live | 3D customiser
Say hello to the worldโs first 3D leather journal customiser, a revolutionary blend of digital innovation and timeless craftsmanship. With lโatelier live, you can create your perfect journal from over 100,000 unique combinations, all visualised in real-time 3D.
Choose your format, leather colour, stitching, pockets, linings, embossing, and more, then watch your creation come to life on screen. Whether you prefer a classic bifold or a trifold with a twist, every detail is yours to define.
Once your design is complete, our artisans in Vienna handcraft your journal using signature vegetable-tanned leather, ensuring each piece is as unique as your imagination.
This is more than customisation. Itโs co-creation.
This is lโatelier live.
bespoke leather creations
In lโatelier,ย anything is possible. Browse ourย l'atelier galleryย for inspiration or go beyond our standard range and create somethingย truly unique,ย your vision, crafted by our artisans. Fromย fully customย sizes and shapes to special leather applications, embroidery, and embossing,ย every detail is yours to define.
Choose from any leather color, design entirely new forms, or bring usย an idea that doesnโt yet exist.ย If you can imagine it, weโll find a way to make it real.
