Monograms and Initials
- Monogramming takes up to 3 business days from the time of purchase, this is independent of the shipping method you select.
- Shipping methods and shipping fees are in addition to monogramming times and charges.
- Same day monogramming is embossed and shipped the same day for orders received before 2PM EST, otherwise it will ship the next morning.
- Items that have been monogrammed cannot be exchanged or returned.
Digital Proof: Want to see exactly what your selected personalization will look like before we customize your product? Say “Yes” to a proof and for $20 we'll create a custom digital version of your order. We will then work closely with you via phone or email to get it just the way you'd like it before your order is customized and shipped.
Rush Service: Can't wait 2-3 business days for our elves to do their part?
Need your Journal or Album personalized right away? For $25 we will personalize your purchase today (M-F) or tomorrow (holidays & weekends), if your order is received by 2PM Eastern Time.
Personalized Embossing
- Personalization takes up to 3 business days from the time of purchase, this is independent of the shipping method you select.
- Shipping methods and shipping fees are in addition to personalization times and charges.
- Same day personalization is embossed and shipped the same day for orders received before 2PM EST, otherwise it will ship the next morning.
- Items that have been personalized cannot be returned or exchanged.
Digital Proof: Want to see exactly what your selected personalization will look like before we customize your product? Say “Yes” to a proof and for $20 we'll create a custom digital version of your order. We will then work closely with you via phone or email to get it just the way you'd like it before your order is customized and shipped.
Rush Service: Can't wait 2-3 business days for our elves to do their part?
Need your Journal or Album personalized right away? For $25 we will personalize your purchase today (M-F) or tomorrow (holidays & weekends), if your order is received by 2PM Eastern Time.
Custom Title Page (also known as a Dedication Page)
Most of our albums and journals can be made extra personal by adding a Custom Title Page inside. This is an especially elegant way to personalize your Epica journal or album. Dedication pages are often requested on journals or albums that are meant as a gift. You can also use this custom feature to commemorate a special occasion with a few lines or even a paragraph or two, printed in calligraphic script to match the style of the book. Your inscription will be dry-mounted inside your book: if it is a journal - onto the flyleaf, or in the case of journals that don't have a flyleaf, onto the first page of the journal. And, if it is an album, onto to the first mounting page.
A few examples:
- Names and a date
- The name of a special occasion, such as "Michelle's 50th Birthday"
- A scripture passage
- A dedication or personal love letter
- A poem or inspirational quote
- Anything at all!
Enter any text you like within the "Inscription" box; it will accept as much text as you choose to include. Your inscription will be professionally typeset and printed in an appropriate and visually appealing font size, then mounted inside your Journal/Album with your personally selected color-coordinated border.
Digital Proof: Want to see exactly what your selected personalization will look like before we customize your product? Say “Yes” to a proof and for $20 we'll create a custom digital version of your order. We will then work closely with you via phone or email to get it just the way you'd like it before your order is customized and shipped.
Rush Service: Can't wait 2-3 business days for our elves to do their part?
Need your Journal or Album personalized right away? For $25 we will personalize your purchase today (M-F) or tomorrow (holidays & weekends), if your order is received by Noon, Pacific Time.
Gift Wrap
Elevate your gift and make it truly special with the Epica Gift Wrap Package!
Each piece is beautifully presented in a gift box and placed in our signature velvet bag, lined with satin and beautifully embroidered with a gold fleur de lis. Your choice of elegant wrapping paper and a satin ribbon complete the presentation, along with your personalized message printed on premium cream cardstock. The perfect finishing touch for a truly unforgettable gift.
Emboss Your Own Logo or Crest
These are just some examples of Custom Logos and Crests that customers have asked us to emboss on the cover of their journals & photo albums. Follow the easy steps shown in the gray shaded area and we will get your project underway promptly.
Tips for a beautifully embossed Logo or Crest - simple line drawings are best with no shading and always black-only art uploaded in a high resolution (.pdf or .ai format please). If your art file cannot be used as-is, we will let you know immediately and you can decide whether to select another file or have our graphics artist create one that can be used to cast in metal and emboss (there may be additional fees for graphics work).
The process - The art file that you have uploaded will be used to prepare a digital proof for your approval. Minor changes are complimentary. Once you approve the proof, a metal die will be cast in your selected dimensions and within a few days, we will emboss your cover and prepare your journal or album for shipping, along with any other personalization ordered. The entire process usually takes about a week. Note that the metal casting can be re-used. We will ship the casting to you with your book unless you prefer to have us hold it for future use (we generally keep Corporate logo castings unless directed to return them).
The World's Thickest Italian Leather Journal With Hand-Cut Deckled Edges
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The World’s Thickest Journals
Handcrafted in Florence, Italy, by the artisans of Epica, our World’s Thickest Journals combine fine Italian leather with an extraordinary amount of writing space. Featuring ivory-colored, archival-quality 95gsm paper with distinctive deckled edges, these substantial journals are ideal for devoted journalers, writers, artists, and creative enthusiasts.
Available in Med-Lg 8x10 and Extra-Lg 11x15, choose between 600 or 1,000 writing pages, with lined and unlined options available in both sizes.
Please Note: Preorders
The following sizes and page styles are currently available for preorder. We expect to receive inventory and begin shipping orders the first week of November.
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Med-Lg 8x10 with 1,000 lined pages
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Extra-Lg 11x15 with 1,000 lined pages
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Extra-Lg 11x15 with 1,000 unlined pages
Features & Details
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Two Page Counts: Choose between 600 pages (300 paper leaves) or 1,000 pages (500 paper leaves).
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Premium Italian Paper: 95gsm paper supplied by Cordenons, a preeminent Italian paper mill. Always acid-free and archival quality, with distinctive ivory hand-cut deckled edges.
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Lined or Unlined: Choose the paper style that best suits your needs.
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Lays Flat When Open: Comfortable for writing, journaling, and drawing.
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Versatile for Creative Work: Suitable for a variety of writing and drawing mediums, including fountain pens, other ink pens, charcoal, and pencil. Also a favorite among watercolor artists.
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Complimentary Storage Bag: Includes a beautiful velvet bag with a satin lining.
Fountain Pen Friendly
Over the years, customers have shared positive feedback about using fountain pens with this paper. However, results can vary depending on your writing style, writing pressure, nib, and ink.
Would you like to try the paper before ordering? We're happy to mail you a test page! Simply email business@epica.com with your mailing address, and we'll be glad to send one.
Choose Your Page Count
1,000-Page Journal
The World's Thickest Journal! Our signature thick journal features 1,000 writing pages (500 paper leaves) and is approximately 3 inches thick. Handcrafted from fine Italian leather, it offers an extraordinary amount of space for years of writing, journaling, and creative exploration.
600-Page Journal
Offering the same distinctive style and craftsmanship in a slightly more compact design, the 600-page journal contains 300 paper leaves and is approximately 2 inches thick. It's an excellent option for everyday writing, journaling, and creative work.
Size & Page Specifications
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Med-Lg 8x10: Approx. 7 x 9¾ inches of usable page space.
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Lined version: 29 lines per page.
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Extra-Lg 11x15: Approx. 10 x 14 inches of usable page space.
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Lined version: 41 lines per page.
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Paper: Ivory-colored, archival-quality 95gsm paper with hand-cut deckled edges.
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Lined Paper: Medium ruling with 8mm spacing between lines.
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Page Counts: 600 pages (300 paper leaves) or 1,000 pages (500 paper leaves).
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Paper Styles: Lined or unlined, available in both sizes and page counts.
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Approximate Thickness: 2 inches for the 600-page version; 3 inches for the 1,000-page version.
Page counts refer to usable writing pages, counting both sides of each paper leaf.
Personalization Options
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Personalized Embossing: Choose from metallic colors for eye-catching contrast or blind embossing for a classic, understated look.
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Multiple-Line Inscriptions: For longer inscriptions, consider placing one line centered about one-third of the way down the cover and a second line in the bottom right corner.
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Monograms & Initials: Best suited to the bottom right corner, where they look more proportionate to the cover.
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Custom Dedication/Title Page: Add a personalized page featuring a meaningful inscription, favorite quote, poem, prayer, personal message, milestone date, or thoughtful gift dedication that won't fit on the cover.
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Custom Logos & Artwork: Choose a design from our Epica Logo Library or upload your own custom logo, crest, monogram, or artwork using our "Emboss Your Own Logo & Crest" option.
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Med-Lg 8x10 - 1000 pages, Extra-Lg 11x15 - 1000 pages, Med-Lg 8x10 - 600 pages, Extra-Lg 11x15 - 600 pages |
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Blank-Unlined, Ruled-Lined *Preorder*, Blank-Unlined *Preorder*, Ruled-Lined |


































