Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our furniture design, custom manufacturing, international exports, materials, and trade partnerships.
What types of projects does the Notera studio take on?
The studio supports stationery range planning, handmade journal collection development, trade and bulk requirements, retail and gifting enquiries, custom covers and private label projects. Buyers can start from the collection, a reference image or a new idea, each reviewed around design, paper, binding and quantity.
Do you offer custom journal development?
Yes. Custom journals are developed where an existing collection piece does not meet the brief. Share the artwork, size, paper, binding preference, quantity and reference so the development options can be confirmed before sampling.
Which types of stationery do you make?
Notera’s current range spans hardbound art journals with vintage and ancient artwork covers, soft felt journals in orange, blue, white and green, notebooks, planners, pocket diary sets of two, sketchbooks and paper goods, with journals made from 125 GSM handmade, acid-free, deckle-edged paper and Swiss jute binding.
What is your minimum order quantity?
There is no single MOQ. It is set per item by the design, quantity, paper and any customization, since a stock notebook, a foil-stamped art journal and a felt-covered diary have very different production needs. Your quote states each minimum clearly.
Do you provide samples before a larger order?
Yes, samples can be requested for selected designs and qualifying commercial enquiries. Samples are useful for checking size, paper, binding, cover and overall character before you place a larger trade order.
What papers and covers can be selected?
Notera journals mostly use 125 GSM handmade, acid-free paper, with cotton, recycled or FSC paper for selected custom projects. Covers, foil stamping, embossing, debossing and binding styles are confirmed in writing for each design.
What are your lead times?
Each quote states the lead time for your order. It depends on the selected designs, quantities, availability, customization, paper, sampling and destination, so plan diary orders early and share the date your stock needs to arrive in store.
Which countries do you export to?
Trade buyers from any country can order from Notera. Include your destination country when you enquire, and the available shipping options, commercial terms and delivery responsibilities for that market will be confirmed before any order is placed or paid for.
How do you maintain consistency in handmade journals?
Consistency begins with an approved sample and clear expectations for paper, size, binding, cover and page count. Handmade paper will show small differences in texture, edges and tone from sheet to sheet. Those differences are part of what makes it handmade, while size, binding and construction should stay consistent with the approved sample across the order.
Who can apply to become a Notera trade partner?
Notera trade enquiries suit bookshops, stationery stores, wholesalers, gift shops, museum shops, yoga studios, hotels, online sellers, gifting teams, importers and commercial buyers sourcing handmade paper stationery for resale or gifting.
How does the trade order process work?
Start by sharing the collections or designs you need, your quantity, destination and the date your stock must arrive in store. Notera then confirms the product details, paper, sample availability, commercial terms, lead time, packing and shipping arrangements in writing, so you can review and approve everything before production begins.