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A coptic journal is a blank book bound by a coptic stitch, a binding technique that dates to the 2nd century AD. Traditionally, these books were made with wooden covers. ABA uses Davey Red Label Binder's Board, which sets the standard for fine binding, and covers it with durable decorative papers using conservation-grade adhesive. Then we take one long piece waxed thread and sew the book together. For more information concerning the history of coptic binding, visit this wiki.
The most unique feature of a coptic journal is that it can be opened completely flat without damaging the spine, which eliminates the need to fight with a book that wants to close when you need it to stay open. Ring-bound solutions will lie flat, but use tends to deform the rings so that such bindings become difficult to handle. Our journals, stitched with the finest waxed Irish linen thread, are flexible, durable, and will not deform over time.
The most unique feature of a coptic journal is that it can be opened completely flat without damaging the spine, which eliminates the need to fight with a book that wants to close when you need it to stay open. Ring-bound solutions will lie flat, but use tends to deform the rings so that such bindings become difficult to handle. Our journals, stitched with the finest waxed Irish linen thread, are flexible, durable, and will not deform over time.
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