Stories and notes

Journal

Letterpress note cards from Brussels: paper, pressure and colour
Letterpress note cards from Brussels: paper, pressure and colour
A closer look at Le Typographe’s small note cards, printed in Brussels on FSC paper with tactile letterpress detail. Read more...
Pressed botanicals on paper: what makes a herbarium different
Pressed botanicals on paper: what makes a herbarium different
How a real pressed botanical differs from a print, with notes on material, natural variation, framing and care. Read more...
Japanese binding or hand-bound A5: choosing a notebook
Japanese binding or hand-bound A5: choosing a notebook
A practical comparison of Japanese-bound and hand-bound A5 notebooks by 23janvier, including paper, page count, binding and use. Read more...
Why handmade objects make better gifts
Why handmade objects make better gifts
A quiet look at why objects made by hand can make thoughtful gifts: useful, tactile, personal and easier to keep. Read more...
How to choose a gift that feels properly chosen
How to choose a gift that feels properly chosen
A practical guide to choosing a beautiful, useful gift that feels considered and properly chosen. Read more...