THE STORY BEHIND LITPINS&CO

Have you ever read a book, fallen in love with the story and characters, and then made it your mission to tell other bookworms about it? 

Well, that’s how LitPins&Co started!

Our small, bookish business is made for readers, by readers. We create beautiful and unique bookish merchandise and enamel pins for book lovers everywhere, so you can show off your favourite books – and get others reading them too!

OUR FOUNDER & CEO

Meet Jamie, the bookworm behind LitPins&Co! As a lifelong lover of both reading and art, Jamie discovered the magic of combining the two while studying Illustration and Graphic Design at university. She then began a career as a bookseller and spent her days chatting with book lovers and diving into fictional worlds.

But it wasn’t until Vicious by V.E. Schwab graced her bookshelf that Jamie sketched the design for her first enamel pin – the Victor Vale Was Not a F***ing Sidekick Pin. This was the first of many bookish designs and Jamie now spends her days turning her love for books and skills as an illustrator into beautiful enamel pins and unique merchandise that bring your favourite books to life.

All About Jamie:
  • Obsessed with Stitch from Lilo & Stitch
  • Proud parent of two cats and a guinea pig
  • Avid reader (with V.E. Schwab as her all-time favourite author)
  • Gamer at heart (when not lost in a good book)

THE LITPINS&CO TEAM

As LitPins&Co grows, so does our team! Would you like to meet them?

Roshni

Operations Officer and Events Coordinator

All About Roshni:

  • Is a HUGE fan of Manga (especially Kaiju No. 8).
  • Can nearly always be found tending to her garden.
  • Is a true multitasker with a range of skills.

HANNAH

Operations Officer and Customer Care

All About Hannah:

  • Juggles at least five books at once across various genres.
  • Has two Jack Russell Terriers, Oscar and Rusty.
  • Can often be found making to-do lists, learning about dinosaurs, reading or playing video games.

Meg

Social Media and Marketing Manager

All About Meg:

  • Studying at university for a Masters in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies!
  • Loves Sci-Fi and Fantasy - especially Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir!
  • Shares her home with two fabulous cats

Kate

Warehouse and Grading Assistant

All About Kate:

  • Always reading several books at once!
  • Runner and gym-girl but sweet treat obsessed!
  • An avid art lover, enjoys crochet, visiting museums and art galleries and painting too!

Sasha

Warehouse and Grading Assistant

All About Sasha:

  • Has a super cuddly shih tzu called Cosmo.
  • Will immediately read anything R.F. Kuang writes.
  • Can't stop buying books and adding to a never-ending physical TBR!
  • Loves bees!!

THE LITPINS&CO GRADING SYSTEM

No enamel pin is completely perfect due to the nature of the manufacturing process. That’s why we hand-grade each pin to make sure it meets our high standards and your expectations. 

While grading can be subjective and may vary by artist or creator, here’s what you can generally expect when purchasing an enamel pin from LitPins&Co

Grade A

"A grade" pins represent the highest quality from a batch and appear as intended. These pins may have minor imperfections that are only visible upon close inspection under bright light.
 

Common A grade blemishes include:

  • Slight enamel under-fill, not easily noticeable
  • Subtle imperfections in metal plating
  • Light scuffs or surface scratches on the enamel or metal
  • Small, single nicks on the enamel or metal
  • Minor dust particles mixed into the glitter or enamel
  • Slight offset in screen printing

Ideal for displaying on bookshelves, pin banners, or any indoor space. While A grade pins are in excellent condition and suitable for outdoor wear, we recommend using a protected space – like an ITA bag – when worn outside to minimise the risk of wear and damage.

Grade B

"B grade" pins have visible flaws that can be noticed in normal lighting. The severity of these blemishes can vary, with some being more pronounced than others. Despite this, B grade pins remain great for display if a collector is okay with minor imperfections and are a more affordable option for wearing. 

Common B grade flaws include:

  • Moderately scuffed enamel or metal
  • Multiple imperfections in the metal plating
  • Several air bubbles in the enamel
  • Small portions of missing enamel
  • Overfilled enamel that covers some metal lines
  • Excess glitter in unintended areas
  • Small gouges or marks in the enamel


While a B grade pin may not be as pristine as an A grade, it is still highly wearable and can be a great addition to any collection!

Grade C

"C grade" pins have multiple obvious defects that are immediately noticeable from arm's length under normal lighting. These flaws may make them less ideal for display, but they remain wearable and are the most affordable option for this purpose.

Common C grade defects include:

  • Large, noticeable areas of scuffing
  • Deep gouges or scratches in the enamel
  • Large or multiple areas of under-filled enamel
  • Multiple imperfections in the metal plating
  • Numerous air bubbles in the enamel
  • Noticeable off-set or missing screen printing
  • Multiple missing metal lines
  • Areas of enamel staining or discolouration
  • Large or multiple areas where enamel is missing


While C grade pins are less common, they can still be a fun addition to a collection for those who are a little less precious about their pins!

£16,941.90

Raised

At LitPins&Co, we’re all about giving back. That’s why we partner with charities close to our hearts and donate a percentage of our profits to important causes. 



So far, we’ve raised money for initiatives such as LGBTQIA+ education, mental health awareness, stray cat rescue and improving access to books! We can’t wait to support even more charities in the future.

PINS WITH A PURPOSE

We care about our planet and are actively working to reduce our carbon footprint. All of our packaging is 100% recyclable and biodegradable. 

We also stand in solidarity with marginalised communities, partnering with charities and supporting causes to raise awareness and create positive change.