Handcrafted leather journals

Cheap journals are false economy. Spiral bound pads tend to disintegrate with heavy use and looseleaf often flutters around my house like leaves in the wind. Moleskine books are certainly popular, but everyone seems to have one in their pocket these days. A handmade leather book from Renaissance Art is guaranteed to stand out from the crowd, unless you hang with Druids.

These beautiful books feature 5 ounce soft tempered covers and hand-sewn threading. Arches Text Wove paper is included in all of their writing and sketching journals. It's 100% acid-free cotton rag, so your musing will pass the test of time. Each book is kept closed by a flat hand-braided cord. Prices start at around $20, although you'll pay at least $150 for a large sketchbook or music journal.

Renaissance Art handcrafted leather books [via Honky-Tonk Dragon]