The Draft

"Let inspiration grow freely on the most solid foundation." The Draft is a core Foundation piece for note-takers, travellers, and thinkers, made from premium Italian Buttero vegetable-tanned leather with a three-layer elastic band design — every corner precisely cut, every edge hand-polished multiple times for the rounded sheen unique to hard leather. Compatible with Traveler's Notebook (TN) sizing, and can be engraved with a name, message, or quote to make it truly your own. Available in two styles: the Standard, purely minimal with no extra detail; and the Artisan, with a hand-stitched pen loop on the side, reinforced with traditional saddle stitching.

• Multiple leathers and colours available
• Three elastic bands hold up to three notebook inserts or other folded inserts
• Elastic band closure
• Three notebooks included — easy to restock at any stationery shop once used up
• Engraving available; the dense, hard-tempered leather gives engraving extra depth and clarity
• Custom sizing available

Dimensions

9 in L (approx. 22.8cm) × 5 in W (approx. 12.7cm) × 1 in D (approx. 2.5cm)

Customization

Engraving

Free engraving of a name or short phrase (up to 20 characters); beyond 20 characters, please contact us — an extra fee applies.

Symbols / Designs

Have a special symbol or design in mind? Let us know and we'll do our best to make it happen (additional fee depending on complexity).

Add-ons

Color-Branded Engraving, Monogram

Please Note

To keep production efficient, if details such as font style, placement, or colour aren't specified at checkout, we'll use our best judgement to match the piece's style — please note any special requests clearly in the order notes.

Note

New 2025 font styles now available; each symbol has a fixed, individual size — we recommend confirming feasibility with us before ordering.

Reference photos:

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Packaging

We believe packaging is more than protection — it's an extension of the design. Every piece comes with the following, so it feels considered whether it's a gift or a treat for yourself:

• Architectural Kraft Gift Box：An industrial-style rigid box, hand-tied with natural jute twine and a debossed leather tag.
• Care Guide：A care guide in a textured black envelope, so you can keep your piece in its best condition with confidence.
• Hand-Marbled Wax Seal：Every wax seal is hand-mixed by our craftsman, giving each one a unique marbled texture as the final mark of authenticity.
• Branded Cotton Dust Bag：Made from natural cotton and linen, for easy everyday storage and surface protection.
• Custom Grey Tissue Paper：Wrapped inside with hykc-branded tissue paper, so every layer carries the same architectural aesthetic.