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BESPOKE STATIONERY, HAND-BOUND NOTEBOOKS & ATELIER BLOCKS.

For lovers of sketching, mindful journaling, and the tactile luxury of heavyweight fine paper. Hand-stitched journals with true 180° lay-flat opening, watercolor sketchbooks, and daily notepads crafted in our Aveiro studio.

✔ SMYTH & SINGER HAND-STITCHED
✔ 120GSM TO 300GSM ACID-FREE PAPERS
✔ 180° FLAT-LAY BINDING
✔ EDITIONS FROM 1 TO 250 PIECES
✦ CONFIGURE ↓ ✉ ORDER ↵
📖 Zero cracked spines: Our notebooks use traditional hand-sewn signatures, allowing them to rest 100% flat on your desk without springing closed.
[ATELIER // BINDERY-LAB]
FSC CERTIFIED PAPERS
Artisanal Stationery and Handbound Books Melo Art
HAND-STITCHED • ILLUSTRATED ENDPAPERS • ELASTIC BAND
STANDARD SIZES: A5, A6 Pocket, 15x15cm
PAPER WEIGHTS: 120g, 160g, 240g, 300g
CUSTOM BATCHES: Starting from 25 copies
Aveiro • Sustainable Acid-Free Materials
✦ STUDIO CATALOG // TACTILE PAPER GOODS

OUR ARTISANAL STATIONERY COLLECTION.

Each product is crafted in respect of time-honored bookbinding techniques, tailored to the exacting needs of modern illustrators, writers, and collectors.

PRODUCT 01 Classic Hardcover
Classic Hardbound Journal
SMYTH SEWN • ROUNDED CORNERS

HANDBOUND HARDBACK NOTEBOOKS

Hand-stitched signatures, illustrated endpapers, satin ribbon, and elastic closure

The ideal daily companion for your satchel or desk. Hardcover wrapped in natural linen bookcloth or soft-touch velvet laminated card. Endpapers showcase exclusive studio artwork, and the block includes a satin ribbon bookmark and reinforced elastic band.

✓ 120gsm velvety warm cream paper friendly to fountain pen nibs
✓ Expandable back pocket for ephemera, receipts, and stickers
✓ Available with blank, dot grid (5mm), or 7mm lined interiors
PRODUCT 02 Aguarela & Artistas
Sketchbook de Aguarela
PAPEL 240G-300G • ACID-FREE • ABERTURA 180°

SKETCHBOOKS PARA AGUARELA & MÉDIA MISTA

Prensagem a frio, textura fina e tolerância à água

Desenhado por ilustradores para quem desenha em movimento. Papel de alta gramagem (240g a 300g) livre de cloro e ácido, que absorve camadas generosas de água, aguarela e guache sem embabadar. A encadernação especial permite pintar panoramicamente em folha dupla sem quebra no centro.

✓ 64 a 80 páginas de papel de arquivo resistente ao tempo
✓ Acabamento fosco natural que valoriza as cores transparentes
✓ Formato A5 paisagem, retrato ou quadrado 15x15cm
PRODUCT 03 Quotidiano & Secretária
Daily Notepad and Desk Pad

DAILY NOTEPADS & DESK PADS

120gsm textured fountain-pen friendly paper

Organize your thoughts, daily tasks, and reflections. Book blocks printed with eco-friendly soy inks, flexible rubber top-glued or precision micro-perforated. The paper absorbs fountain pen ink seamlessly without feathering or bleed-through.

✓ 50 to 100 tear-off sheets with rigid 600gsm kraft backing
✓ Subtle dot grid, lined, or to-do checklist layout options
✓ Ergonomic desktop and keyboard wrist-rest dimensions
PRODUCT 04 Noble Accessories
Embossed Foil Bookmarks

EMBOSSED & FOIL BOOKMARKS

350gsm cotton paper, blind debossing, and artisan ribbon

Pocket works of art to keep your place in your beloved books. Printed on heavy cotton fiber cardstock with tactile debossing and spot gloss varnish. Hand-finished with brass eyelets and botanical-dyed ribbon.

✓ Velvety touch with gentle rounded corners
✓ Collector illustrations printed at 300 DPI Fine Art archival quality
✓ Ideal for wedding favors, literary gifts, and poetic keepsakes
✦ BESPOKE EDITIONS // EVENTS & BRANDS

CUSTOM BATCHES: FROM 25 TO 250 COPIES.

Designed for creators, brands, and couples who want exquisite bespoke journals without massive print minimums. Every detail custom tailored for your special occasion.

25+
INTIMATE

WEDDINGS & EVENTS

Vow notebooks, signature guest books, or wedding favors with hot-stamped gold foil lettering and hand-torn silk ribbons.

● 25 to 50 pieces // Turnaround ~ 2 to 3 weeks
50+
DESIGNER BRANDS

STUDIO GIFTS & BRANDS

Gift clients and partners with bespoke journals featuring your brand identity on custom endpapers and covers, showcasing sustainable craftsmanship.

● 50 to 100 pieces // Turnaround ~ 3 to 4 weeks
150+
RETAIL & MUSEUMS

BOOKSHOPS & GALLERIES

Curated thematic editions for indie bookstores, museum shops, and gift galleries, wrapped in vellum bellybands.

● 150 to 250 pieces // Turnaround ~ 4 to 5 weeks
✦ JOURNAL CONFIGURATOR

CONFIGURE YOUR ARTISANAL JOURNAL.

Select size, paper stock, ruling, and quantity. Get an instant quote and transfer specs with one click to the order form.

1. SELECT FORMAT & SIZE:
2. INTERIOR PAPER STOCK:
3. PAGE RULING / GRID:
4. ORDER QUANTITY:
[ESTIMATED TOTAL] VAT INCLUDED
Estimated Total Price:
24,00 €
Unit price: 24,00 € / copy
Turnaround: ~ 3 to 5 Business days
Format: A5 (148 × 210 mm)
Interior Paper: Creme Aveludado 120g
Ruling: Miolo Liso (Sem Pautas)
Quantity: 1 Copy
Binding: 180° Lay-Flat Smyth Stitch
* Free studio pickup in Aveiro or tracked postal shipping worldwide.
✦ ORDER REQUEST & QUOTE

ORDER YOUR JOURNAL OR CUSTOM BATCH.

Fill out your project details. We respond promptly with technical validation and firm turnaround times.

✦ FAQ & ADVICE

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT BOOKBINDING.

Insight into archival paper behaviors, lay-flat stitching, custom stamping, and packaging.

Yes! Our 120gsm writing paper features internal sizing that prevents feathering and bleed-through, tested and certified for fountain pen nibs and calligraphy inks. Our 240gsm and 300gsm watercolor books hold wet washes and gouache with superb pigment retention.