Grimoire, necronomicon, Personalized Leather notebook, book of the dead, horror, skull journal, gothic journal, discount fantasy journal, necromancy

This listing is for a gothic or skull (grimoire, Necronomicon, fantasy or horror)personalized leather notebook or journal. 
Skull Leather-Bound Journal Hand Carved in black (other colors available under our book section). Available in Lined Paper. This journal makes a great gift and is perfect for use on the go as a journal, sketchbook or planner. 

The unique cutaway silhouette design adds personality to this pocket-sized hand carved skull book. From the depth of the black hand-dyed coloring to the smell of the high-quality leather with natural oils, to the feel of the supple tooling hide, that will soften over time, this journal commands attention. We make this journal from scratch in our small studio and is just waiting for you to fill it with all those thoughts, images and memories you have floating around before they disappear.
• Size: Medium 5 x 7 inches
Large: 6.5 x 9 inches
• Leather: Vegetable Tanned
• Paper: Blank Acid-Free (21lb)
• Page Count: 160 writing/drawing surfaces
• Binding: Classic Medieval: can be re-bound when full
• Timeline to create: 5-7 business days. Please get in contact with us for rush orders (available on some items). If the item is in stock we can ship on short notice!
• Shipping: Shipping includes a tracking number. Each item comes with a care card and authentication card.

• Lined pages are available under the scroll down menu. 
- Hand-carved initials are available on this item up to 3 characters. 


DEAR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS! We have exciting news for everyone in the USA! We are now offering DHL Express to the states. This is 3 day shipping option, for a small fee, so we are able to take orders up until December 20th for non in stock items (leather items) and meta items December 18. :) Please select DHL EXPRESS TO USA on drop down menu. If you provide your phone number they will text you updates on your parcel as well as the ability to schedule the times or days you would like it delivered.


Notes from the studio:
Why we make books:
Books have been used for centuries to chronicle every aspect of human life and knowledge. We create our books for you to capture the romanticism of the classic journal or artist's pad by using a classic binding, high-quality leather, and blank pages to beckon your imagination. 
As works of art, you can display them on a shelf or coffee table to create an eye-catching feature. The acid-free pages are ideal for writing, drawing, sketching, photographs, keepsakes, souvenirs, and more. Each discount book can have new pages added if you wish to keep using the jacket or would like to add your own preferred papers in. 

How we make our pieces:
Each book in this series is meticulously hand-carved, hand-dyed, hand-finished and hand bound. Each image carved onto these books is an original created from our inspirations, which include: fantasy, traveling to ancient ruins, history, and mythology. Some of these books are also hand-painted with special leather paints and overlays. The leather used is an ethically sourced tooling hide that softens over time. All the leather used for these books is vegetable tanned and is a byproduct of the food industry. The acid-free card stock pages, are great for: writing, drawing, sketching, photographs, scrapbooking, calligraphy, pen, pencil, etc. The classic bind used on these books gives an elegant old-world finish and allows the user or local book-binding clubs to easily rebind the book with any paper. The dyes used are an environmentally friendly water-based dye which leaves a rich hand-finished touch on each book bringing out the unique highlights, grains, and character of each piece of leather*. We use a variety of different hand-applied, finishes to both protect and emphasize the leathers natural beauty. The wax on the outside casing is Carnauba wax or palm wax and is non-toxic food-grade wax. This wax can occasionally be seen in the carvings on our leatherwork and eventually will wear away. 

Finishes may include but are not limited to, any or all of the following depending on the piece: high-quality oils, waxes, gums, and protective coats. Each book is hand buffed once the finishes have set to give it a resilient sheen.

* Note: all colors will pick up the natural highlights and lowlights found in the leather. While these variations add a beautiful texture and character to each piece it does not give a solid color like industrially dyed, heavily chemical dyed, leathers. Because it is not industrially dyed the leather is not softened with harsh chemicals but has to slowly break in to soften with time and use. As you use your new journal, it will take on the characteristics of the story you are creating together. Also, each piece of leather, like wood, is different and has its own characteristics including ripples, creases, high and low areas as this is a natural product. We do not consider these flaws but the unique characteristics of each piece of leather. 


Made-To-Order

To view the small version please click here 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/289029703/skull-leather-journal-hand-carved?ref=related-3

Available in other colors in our store