Name: Forward Bound
Brand: Dapper Notes
Price: 17.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$17

Paper

Dot Grid

Lined

Graph

Blank

Linen & bookcloth cover

Hand-made in Fair Lawn

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Edition #56 Notes

Hoa Nguyen is a watercolor artist from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She crafts enchanting worlds with delicate watercolors and whimsical characters. Her drawings evoke instant nostalgia, blending softness and charm for timeless, dreamlike scenes. Hoa has illustrated many things for Dapper Notes over the years, and you may have seen her work in the forms of stickers, a poster, washi tape, and the cat stickers mentioned above.

For the early spring release, Hoa illustrated a child marching down a path of foliage alongside their pet duckling. There's a sweet energy and brightness to this illustration, and the linen fabric came out saturated with lovely colors.

Fray level: Normal

Most Dapper Notes covers are made using fabric, which naturally frays with use. Each material behaves differently, and this meter will help you gauge how much fraying to expect from your notebook. Read more about fabric covers

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Once shipped, most domestic orders take anywhere from 2 to 10 business days to arrive depending on the efficiency of your local postal service. International shipping delivery times may vary between 1 and 12 weeks.

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Forward Bound specs

Artist: Hoa Nguyen
Online at: @hooa_nguyen
Cover Design: Adventures with Pet Duckling
Cover Material: Linen cotton canvas
Material Fray: Normal
Bookcloth: Sunset orange
Endsheet Material: Mulberry kozo
Endsheet Design: Green mist
Paper: 70lb smooth white
Thread: Emerald leaves
Notebook Size: 3½ × 5½ inches
Created: April 2025

Forward Bound

All the watercolors

Hoa's watercolor illustrations are not just limited to the cover. Included with each notebook are: the [fictional] shop front illustration both inside the packaging and as a 3x4 sticker; ruler/bookmark with foliage on one side; writing instruments on the stats card backside, and so much more.

Very purrrrdy

There are cats all over Forward Bound, with a few on the informational endsheet, another on this inside, and several hanging out in the stats card. Hoa illustrated five cute cats that are also available as a sticker pack. One of each of these cats stickers is included at random for Bookhead Club subscribers (only).

All in the details

Can you pinpoint what inspires you to write, to doodle, to journal your everyday? No matter the source, your Dapper Notes was made with extra care for all the little details, and is ready for you to capture life!

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How Forward Bound was made

Every Dapper Notes notebook is made by hand, from scratch using a variety of materials including: a fabric cover that's bound to bookcloth, a decorative end-sheet, all sewn with waxed thread. Watch this video to see how they're made, step by step.

Dapper Notes notebooks are

Fabric covered

Every notebook cover is made from two materials: a good looking fabric on the outside backed by book cloth inside.

100% made by me

Straight from my studio in Fair Lawn, you’re getting premium paper, wax coated linen thread stitching, glue and a little love.

Shipped everywhere

My hand-made notebooks can be sent directly to you to any location in the world where USPS delivers.

Reviews

Dapper notes are the antidote to the digital age. Every item is handcrafted, hand-sewn, and designed for maximum delight.

Teresa

Highest quality construction and materials, keen eye for detail, and delicious design, month after month.

Dana

Dapper Notes are the best quality pocket sized notebooks you can get. The textile cover and thread binding means the books will hold up through time. I love the thick paper as well; good for fountain pens.

Cindy

I am a lover of texture, both visually and physically, so the different book covers are perfect for me!

RoseAnn

Wow, beyond beautiful. They are very well made and sweet. Thrilled to have these gorgeous notes.

Brad

Beautifully made, exceptional craftsmanship, wonderful customer service!

Gia

I love this notebook. It's beautifully hand crafted, very sturdy, and makes a great conversation piece. 10/

Milo

Forward Bound