The practical details, before you commit.

The standard commercial trial begins at 200 pieces. Final design mix, specification, packaging, and pricing are confirmed during quotation.

Yes. An opening order may contain up to two designs, with a minimum of 75 pieces per design. The final allocation is confirmed in the quotation.

Our production process is structured around confirmed made-to-order commercial batches rather than individual sample units. Product specifications, photographs, and close-up imagery are provided across this website for review, and buyers may include any remaining product questions with their enquiry. Pricing is shared directly by email or LinkedIn after reviewing the requirements.

The nominal finished size is 127 × 178 mm (5 × 7 inches), with handmade variation up to 6 mm. Each journal contains 100 physical sheets / 200 writing pages of blank, warm off-white handmade paper.

The 100–120 GSM handmade paper is acid-free, recyclable, and suitable for fountain pens, markers, and wet ink. Results may vary according to the ink, nib, pressure, and writing technique used.

Pricing depends on design, size, page count, paper, leatherette cover finish, packaging, quantity and branding requirements. Send us your brief for a quotation.

Quotations may be issued in USD, GBP, EUR, JPY, CAD, CHF, AUD, AED, SGD, or SAR. Final pricing is prepared against the confirmed requirements and shared directly with the buyer. When a quotation is issued in a currency other than USD, the quoted amount is calculated using the applicable exchange rate at the time of preparation and may vary with currency movements.

Unless the quotation states otherwise, it remains valid for 15 calendar days from its issue date.

The cover is PVC leatherette — made without animal leather. It is selected for its vintage character, practical durability, and suitability for made-to-order finishing. A supplier material declaration can be provided on request.

Quotes are offered FCA Kolkata Airport, India (Incoterms® 2020). The exact cargo handover point is stated in the pro forma invoice according to the buyer’s nominated forwarder. Vintage Journal House arranges export clearance; main carriage, cargo insurance, import clearance, duties, and destination charges are for the buyer’s account unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Logo placement, embossing feasibility and finish are reviewed against the selected PVC leatherette cover surface before artwork approval.

The order process includes incoming material-condition review, page-count verification, binding and stitching checks, sampled visual checks for stains, moisture, mould and odour, final quantity verification, final packaging review, and retention of a reference unit for repeat-order consistency.

Photographs of the completed commercial batch, individual packing, and prepared export cartons can be provided for review before carrier handover. Relevant carton dimensions and shipping marks are confirmed as part of the order documentation.

The opening-order production window is a maximum of 25 working days after payment and artwork approval. Lead times for 500 pieces and larger quantities are quoted case by case according to the selected design, branding, and packaging requirements.

Export-carton configuration, dimensions, and freight estimates are confirmed in the pro forma invoice according to the selected order and shipping method.

Standard documentation includes the commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill or export evidence, and the airway bill or bill of lading copy when issued by the carrier. A Certificate of Origin is available on request where applicable.

Visible transit damage, shortages, or packaging discrepancies must be reported with photographs and supporting documents within 7 calendar days of delivery. Concealed manufacturing issues must be reported within 15 calendar days. Valid manufacturing claims are reviewed for replacement, credit, or another mutually agreed commercial remedy.