Genuine Sheepskin Leather Journal, Blank Chamois Paper | 3D Sculpted & Wrinkled | Antique Resin | Masquerade Mask
Genuine Sheepskin Leather Journal, Blank Chamois Paper | 3D Sculpted & Wrinkled | Antique Resin | Masquerade Mask
3D Sculpted & Wrinkled Leather Journal – Antique Resin Motif
Every journal begins as a raw piece of premium sheepskin leather, but in this series, leather is treated as a sculptural medium rather than a simple cover. Using advanced handcrafting techniques, the leather is carefully molded and stretched in three dimensions over a hand-cast antique resin motif. The result is a striking, lifelike form where the figure appears to emerge directly from the leather itself, creating depth, shadow, and a bold visual presence. The inner pages are professionally stitched to allow a smooth 180-degree lay-flat experience, seamlessly integrated into this sculptural design.
This journal is built for those who want more than a notebook. Ideal for theater artists, gothic and macabre enthusiasts, fantasy creators, and anyone drawn to dramatic design, it functions as both a writing tool and a desk centerpiece. Whether used for notes, scripts, sketches, or personal thoughts, it delivers a tactile and visual experience that feels alive in your hands.
🌱 100% Natural, Skin-Safe & Lab Tested
Crafted from vegetable-tanned genuine sheepskin leather and colored using natural root dyes. Certified free from harmful chemicals like Chrome and Formaldehyde. Safe on skin, environmentally conscious, and designed to age beautifully over time with a unique patina.
🖐️ Handcrafted 3D Sculptural Design
Each cover is individually shaped by hand over a resin motif such as Theater Masks or Macabre Faces. This process creates a deep, dimensional texture with dramatic shadow play, making every piece visually unique.
📏 Multiple Size Options
Available in five sizes to match different use cases:
Ex Mini, Mini, Small, Medium, Large
📜 Vintage Chamois Paper
Uncoated woodfree SORA press paper in a warm yellow tone. Easy on the eyes and perfectly matched with the natural leather aesthetic.
✍️ Smooth Writing Surface
70 g/m² paper with 91% opacity ensures minimal bleed-through. Suitable for ballpoint pens, gel pens, fine liners, and pencils.
📖 180° Lay-Flat Binding
Special stitched binding allows the journal to open completely flat for a comfortable writing and sketching experience.
🎨 One of a Kind
Each journal is handcrafted. Due to the manual 3D shaping process, variations in leather tone, texture, and sculptural form are expected and are part of what makes every piece unique.
Technical Details:
• Paper Type: Uncoated woodfree graphic paper (Chamois)
• Paper Weight: 70 g/m²
• Opacity: 91%
• Bulk: 1.14 cm³/g
• Smoothness: 120 ml/min (Bendtsen)
• Binding: 180° Lay-Flat Special-Stitched
• Material: Vegetable-Tanned Genuine Sheepskin Leather & Antique Resin Motif
• Dye: Natural Root Dye (Chrome & Formaldehyde Free)
Available Sizes & Page Counts:
• 4.13" x 4.72" — 96 Sheets / 192 Pages
• 4.72" x 5.91" — 120 Sheets / 240 Pages
• 4.92" x 6.50" — 120 Sheets / 240 Pages
• 5.51" x 7.28" — 144 Sheets / 288 Pages
• 6.69" x 8.86" — 192 Sheets / 384 Pages
Note: Not recommended for wet fountain pens or heavy alcohol-based markers due to paper weight.
Made by hand. No two alike.
Every Vian journal passes through at least twelve pairs of hands before it reaches yours. Genuine full-grain leather, hand-sculpted and finished with antique brass hardware in our Antalya atelier.
Your customers don't
buy a journal.
They buy a feeling.
In a world of mass-produced notebooks, a Vian journal stops people in their tracks. The weight in the hand. The resistance of full-grain leather. The face staring back from the cover — sculpted by an artisan in Antalya who has been doing this for years. These are objects that demand to be picked up. And once picked up, they almost always sell themselves.
From hide to heirloom.
Every step by hand.
Leather Selection
Every journal begins with a single hide. Our leather specialist selects full-grain sheepskin by touch — feeling for the right density, natural grain, and character. Hides with imperfections are kept: they become the most interesting pieces.
Sculpting & Forming
The leather is dampened, stretched over a form, and worked by hand until it holds its shape. For 3D sculpted pieces, the artisan pushes the leather into relief from behind — a technique unchanged for centuries. No moulds. No machines. Just hands and patience.
Stitching & Binding
Covers are stitched with waxed thread pulled by hand through pre-punched holes. The binding holds 70gsm antique chamois paper — cream-toned, acid-free, with a texture that makes writing feel like an event. Pages are sewn in signatures, not glued.
Hardware & Finishing
Antique brass clasps are fitted by hand. Each one is tested — the click and resistance checked, the patina inspected. The journal is then buffed, conditioned, and wrapped. From selection to shipping, no two journals pass through exactly the same hands in exactly the same way.
"We don't make products.
We make objects people keep for decades."
Objects that sell
themselves on
any shelf.
Retailers who stock Vian consistently report that customers pick up the journals unprompted, examine them closely, and ask questions. Display value is built in. Every piece is a conversation starter.
Every detail,
accounted for.
What retailers
ask us most.
Our standard MOQ is 10 units per collection. For mixed orders across multiple collections, the minimum is 10 units per collection line. We have no site-wide order minimum beyond this — you can order from one collection at 10 units, or from all seven at once.
Yes, genuinely. The hand-sculpting process combined with natural leather variation means every piece differs in texture, tone, and detail. This is not a marketing claim — it is a physical fact of how they are made. No two journals leave our atelier identical.
Fill in our wholesale inquiry form. We review all applications within 48 hours. Once approved, you receive wholesale pricing, a product catalogue, and a dedicated account manager. We work with boutiques, gift shops, concept stores, museum shops, and online retailers worldwide.
Standard wholesale orders ship within 2–3 weeks of payment confirmation. Large orders (100+ units) or custom orders may require 4–6 weeks. We provide a firm lead time before you confirm your order — no surprises.
Yes. Custom embossing — logo, text, or design — is available for orders of 50+ units. Setup fees apply. Lead time for custom orders is 4–6 weeks from artwork approval. For fully bespoke designs, we accept commissions for orders of 100+ units.
Every defective piece is replaced or refunded — no questions asked. We conduct quality control on every journal before it leaves our atelier. If something is not right when it arrives, we fix it. Your stock should be retail-ready from day one.
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