Customization Specs

We currently offer virtually endless customization through our online journal builder BUT if you want to customize the cover or customize an interior page in a way we don’t currently offer we're happy to do that with you personally. This post provides the specs you'll need for the additional customization options. Contact us for a quote if you haven't already!

TEMPLATES

Using these templates will help expedite production and ensure we're on the same "page" for your design.

ORIGINAL LINEN JOURNAL — 4"x6", 140 pages

Preferred file format — Adobe Illustrator (.ai, .pdf), or high-res (300ppi+) .psd, .jpg, .tif.
Art must be smaller than 2" x 2"

Final trim size of the document — 4" x 6"
Preferred file size — 4.5" x 6.5" — to include a 1/4" bleed zone around the edges. This bleed zone will be trimmed off. Anything important should be at least 3/8" away from the bleed edge (1/8" from trim edge)
Preferred file format — Adobe Illustrator (.ai, .pdf), or high-res (300ppi+) .psd, .jpg, .tif.

Examples

Custom Cover Stamp on Original Linen Journal

Closeup of Cover Stamp on Original Linen Journal

Custom Interior Page

VEGAN LEATHER JOURNAL — 4"x6", 140 pages

Preferred file format — Adobe Illustrator (.ai, .pdf), or high-res (300ppi+) .psd, .jpg, .tif.
Art must be smaller than 1.5" x 1.5"

Final trim size of the document — 4" x 6"
Preferred file size — 4.5" x 6.5" — to include a 1/4" bleed zone around the edges. This bleed zone will be trimmed off. Anything important should be at least 3/8" away from the bleed edge (1/8" from trim edge)
Preferred file format — Adobe Illustrator (.ai, .pdf), or high-res (300ppi+) .psd, .jpg, .tif.

Examples

Embossed Cover Stamp Closeup

MEMO — 3.5"x5.5", 48 pages

We print the cover and interior of the Memos using the same process so the specs are the same for both:

Final trim size of the document — 3.5" x 5.5"
Preferred file size — 4" x 6" — to include a 1/4" bleed zone around the edges. This bleed zone will be trimmed off. Anything important should be at least 3/8" away from the bleed edge (1/8" from trim edge)
Preferred file format — Adobe Illustrator (.ai, .pdf), or high-res (300ppi+) .psd, .jpg, .tif.