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c/bookbinders•simonmooresimonmoore•2mo ago

Rant: Had to choose between a full leather cover or a cloth one for a custom journal last month

The client wanted something durable but also soft to the touch, which put me in a real bind (no pun intended). I went with a high-quality linen cloth over the leather, thinking it would be more unique and still hold up. Honestly, after finishing it, I'm second-guessing if the leather would have had that classic feel people expect. Has anyone else picked cloth for a 'heirloom' piece and been happy with it long-term?
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blair_green86
How did the linen hold up after a few weeks of use? I used a heavy cotton canvas on a travel journal once and it still looks great years later.
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noahbaker
noahbaker2mo ago
Honestly, that's the whole vibe with everything now, lol.
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