Colophon Book Arts
Bookbinding Awl
Awls are used in bookbinding to pierce holes in paper, board, leather, fabric, and other materials before sewing. They’re specifically designed to have long, uniformly thick points so they do not enlarge the hole as they’re driven deeper. This bookbinding awl has a lightly finished wooden handle that sits comfortably in your palm. Can be used with paper, fabric, fleece, vinyl, plastic, leather, board, felt, and more. Thinner point than our smlawl. 3.25”
Awls are used in bookbinding to pierce holes in paper, board, leather, fabric, and other materials before sewing. They’re specifically designed to have long, uniformly thick points so they do not enlarge the hole as they’re driven deeper. This bookbinding awl has a lightly finished wooden handle that sits comfortably in your palm. Can be used with paper, fabric, fleece, vinyl, plastic, leather, board, felt, and more. Thinner point than our smlawl. 3.25”
Tip Size | Extra Fine |
Tip Style | Fine Point |
Skill Level | Intermediate, Advanced |