I finally listened to a friend who said my book spines looked 'too perfect'

He pointed out that my tight, even rounding on a leather-bound journal made it look stiff and machine-made, not handcrafted. I was so focused on getting it flawless that I missed the charm. Now I let the rounding be a little more organic, and the books feel nicer in the hand. Has anyone else gotten feedback that made you change a technique you thought was right?

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nancy4752mo ago

Lol that's the most bookbinder feedback ever. Gotta love when the quest for perfection makes things look worse.

angela_grant2mo ago

Remember that guitar Lewis mentioned. The original finish had character from years of playing. The new perfect coat looked like a cheap toy from a store. Sometimes a few flaws are what make a thing look real and good. The chase for perfect can miss the point.

lewis.troy2mo ago

Oh man, my buddy did that with his guitar refinish.