The steps
01. Silhouette
Select the ideal notebook dimensions to suit your needs.
02. The Leather
Pick your foundation of leather.
03. The Cord
Choose your signature accent and spine colour.
04. The Pages
Pick the page layout that suits your rhythm - blank or lined.
05. Engraving
Add a name engraving to turn your journal into a personal keepsake or a memorable gift.
Start building your dream journal here
A5 Classique (L)
For writers, planners or corporate note-taking.
From $85.00 NZD
Why Studio de Figue
Handmade, Homemade & Home-grown
Every piece is made carefully & slowly by hand at our Auckland home studio. The leather used from our permanent collection is sourced from a local tannery in Mangawhai. For everything else we can't make locally, we exhaust options from NZ businesses first before we look beyond our shores, even if it means cutting our margins.
Paper Quality
Made for a journal lover by a journal lover, we understand how important good paper is for your writing experience.
Across our range, we only use smooth, acid-free, FSC-certified paper from reputable brands such as MUJI, Moleskine, and Tomoe River.
Stylish & Durable
We chose leather not only for its timeless aesthetic but for its exceptional durability. Because these journals are meant to capture your thoughts through time and travels, they are purposefully crafted to last for years.
Co-created with you
Designed to reflect you, you can tailor the choice of leather, cord, notebook type and more. We complete each journal with a custom name engraving to turn your notebook into a deeply personal keepsake or a memorable gift.