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Pink Grapefruit Journal
Pink Grapefruit Journal
This journal is handbound using waxed pink linen thread in a Coptic stitch. The cover is wrapped in pink Lokta with a cut design appliquéd on top in gold and white, made to look like pink grapefruit. The endpapers are made of gold cardstock.
The body of this journal is made of 160 pages / 80 sheets of G. Lalo Toile Imperiale writing paper from Paris. This paper has a slight texture, in a grid like pattern, and is designed for use with fountain pens.
This binding method allows this book to open and lay perfectly flat for ease of use.
Sketchbook dimensions:
10.2cm x 12.7cm / 4in x 5in
Paper weight: 68lb / 100gsm
Paper Details
Paper Details
Artisan Papers: We use a variety of different papers in our work. Many of them are handmade in different regions of the world. Each sheet of paper is made like a piece of art, and carries with it generations of papermaking knowledge. Find out more about our artisan papers here.
Cardstock: Our cardstocks are all light-weight and acid-free. We use a variety of textures, but mostly smooth for use in our journals.
Journal Pages: Our default paper for journals is Canson Universal Sketch paper. It's best for dry media like pencil, pens, and charcoal. It's natural white, acid-free, has excellent erasability and is smudge resistant. Other specialty papers are sometimes used, and are detailed in the item description.
