This is a one of a kind diary with lock and key, bound in brown leather and decorated by silver tooling and stamping. It was designed to resemble a medieval tome from the shelves of an ancient library. The metal brads placed in the corners and the lock give it a mysterious look like an old grimoire or book of secrets. The metal chain looks heavy and old. A patina was applied to enhance the overall antique look of this book. The brads will allow it to lay flat when opened but the surface of the covers will never enter in contact with the table and thus will protect the decoration from scratching, a system commonly was used in old books.
The book measures 10.2 x 7.3 inches (26 x 18.5 cm). It is a heavy and thick book, and has a total of 156 pages (302 sides) of Favini Laguna artist paper with parchment finish. This paper is acid free, hand-torn, has 160 gsm and will work for writing and sketching in any media, even watercolor.
The end pages are made of hand marbled paper with black veins on a brown background. The headbands are hand sewn with silver and black thread.
This journal is an art object. You can use it as a grimoire, sketchbook or as a secret journal, either way, you will love it once you’ll meet it.
