Our days Exchange Notebook | Customized Hot Stamping + Suede Cover

Our days Exchange Notebook | Customized Hot Stamping **【The Story Begins】** The "Our days" notebook is our signature item, refined through four revisions. Initially, we envisioned it as a journal for lovers or family members to exchange entries. The idea was that once filled, it could become a cherished keepsake displayed within their shared living space, bringing happiness to both the book and the people connected to it. For this latest revision, we've embraced the same sentiment but expanded the possibilities. We've renamed it an "exchange notebook" from "exchange diary" to evoke a more relaxed writing experience. The paper has been upgraded to a type suitable for fountain pens, and the format offers greater flexibility. It’s perfect for personal use even if you're not exchanging entries. Let's explore every detail of this notebook! 【Customized Hot Stamping on Cover & Spine】 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52728654117_433f615ffa_b.jpg Choose from a variety of solid-color suede hardcovers, customizable with your name or any phrase through hot stamping, creating a book that is uniquely yours or yours together. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52384178752_8d6200c1d2_c.jpg - Available in 2 fonts, in 4mm and 6mm sizes, featuring uppercase English letters, numbers, and select symbols. Please refer to the images. - **Includes one line of hot stamping on the cover and one line on the spine.** Each line of text cannot exceed three identical letters or numbers. A 6mm line can accommodate up to 18 characters (including spaces), and a 4mm line can accommodate up to 24 characters (including spaces). Additional lines can be purchased here: https://www.pinkoi.com/product/HtBgg39f - Hot stamping colors are selected by our designer. Gold or silver is typically used for darker tones, while red, blue, or green may be used for lighter tones. If you have specific color preferences, please note them in your order or message us for discussion. - Unless otherwise specified, hot stamping will be placed in the upper-middle section of the cover. - The inside cover is lined with high-quality art paper; the color will be chosen by the bookbinder. 【Belgian Secret Binding, Lays Flat for Easy Writing】 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52729176606_f27efaa6aa_b.jpg The Belgian secret binding allows the cover to open wide, creating a near-magical effect that lays the book perfectly flat for comfortable writing. - Sewn with waxed linen thread, this binding is durable and long-lasting, provided the spine isn't deliberately pulled forcefully or damaged with sharp objects. - Thread colors are coordinated by the designer. Off-white or yellow is often used for darker bindings, while black, blue, or green may be used for lighter ones. If you have specific thread color requests, please note them in your order or message us for discussion. 【Assisted Layout Design】 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51549572455_a1009e127e_c.jpg - These are specially designed grid/dot pages. - Each page is divided equally into 8 sections from top to bottom and left to right, demarcated by thin green lines or dots. The divisions are subtle and won't be obtrusive unless you intend to use them for structure. This design allows you to easily create various layouts—such as a long-form timeline for weekly planning, a crosshair grid, or horizontal grids—without the hassle of counting squares. We've done the counting for you! 【Cyclical Page Numbers】 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51791617581_6a18904749_c.jpg The page numbers cycle from 01 to 16, imbuing the notebook with a sense of time and renewal. Each cycle marks a new beginning after a segment concludes. When creating a table of contents, simply mark the "01" pages with a symbol for clear and easy categorization. For example: A01, B05, C08... or 1-02, 2-08, 3-11.... [ How to Use as a Two-Person Exchange Journal/Notebook? ] You can exchange the notebook after completing a full cycle, or you can start simultaneously—one person begins with the first cycle, the other with the second. Our first version of the exchange diary was designed for each person to have their own book, recognizing that each individual is a unique entity, and their book reflects their entire world. When you browse another's journal, you can add your thoughts, responses, and reactions. This current design offers a feeling of a self-contained mini-book within each cycle. You might try completing one together first, before challenging yourselves with individual books! You can set themes for each cycle's entries or simply write freely, following your intuition. Leave some space at the beginning for a table of contents, and organize it later. 【Book Bands and Accessories】 We recommend adding magnetic clasps, wooden buttons with twine, or elastic bands as optional accessories. **This notebook does not include any book bands; please purchase them separately if needed.** Magnetic Clasps: https://www.pinkoi.com/product/QhHYwfAt Wooden Buttons & Twine: https://www.pinkoi.com/product/AjEv6JAu Elastic Bands: https://www.pinkoi.com/product/9yH5DeR3 You can receive up to 2 free bookmarks. If you'd like them, please indicate your request in your order notes. If no note is provided, we will assume you do not require them. Bookmark colors will be selected by the bookbinder unless otherwise specified. You can view options here: https://www.pinkoi.com/product/58Zj6Abu 【Specifications】 Size/ 2 sizes available, both approximately 2.2 cm thick. A5 Cover: 15.2 x 21.5 cm Inner Pages: 14.8 x 21 cm A6 Cover: 11 x 15.2 cm Inner Pages: 10.5 x 14.8 cm Material/ Cover: Solid-color suede fabric | Spine: Black cardboard Inner Pages: 105g Japanese Tsuchibad Paper (fountain pen friendly) Page Count/ 160 pages with assisted grid/dot format (10 cycles of page numbers) 【Important Notes】 **The listed price is for one notebook. If you wish to purchase two, please order two items!** For orders of 2 or more books, please provide clear specifications: (Size-Format)-Color-Cover & Spine Hot Stamping Content-Need for Bookmarks-Other Add-on Services (If specifications are identical for all items, specific details are not required.) 【A Complete Set】 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51792190326_208853bcba_c.jpg Add a customized embroidered drawstring bag: https://www.pinkoi.com/product/KXQuAuGB 【About: The "Record" Series】 Born with a special purpose, this series includes various types of notebooks, planners, exchange journals, travel logs, and more. Some offer minor customization options, and their pricing is more favorable than fully customized alternatives. Each item in the "Record" series holds potential for deeper meaning and imaginative expression. When your thoughts fill the pages, they gain power, and when the book is filled with your story, it becomes truly meaningful!