Forest Nine
REFILLABLE Leather Notebook / Sketchbook with Elastic Closure
REFILLABLE Leather Notebook / Sketchbook with Elastic Closure
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Experience the perfect blend of durability and elegance with our handcrafted refillable leather notebook and sketchbook, ideal for travel, sketching, and everyday use. Made from premium full-grain Horween leather, this personalized travel journal is designed to last and improve with age, developing a unique patina that tells your story.
Key Features:
- Sturdy Elastic Closure: Equipped with 4 durable 2mm black elastics that hold up to 4 slim notebook inserts securely.
- Handcrafted Quality: Made with thick, genuine full-grain leather and bound by hand, this journal showcases superior craftsmanship.
- Acid-Free Archival Paper: Includes 4 notebook inserts with 192 total pages of fountain-pen-friendly, acid-free, archival-quality paper that ensures your notes last.
- Personalized Just for You: Customize your journal with your name, initials, or a special date, or choose a blank cover for a minimalist look.
Premium Craftsmanship & Materials:
Each notebook is lovingly made by hand, using high-quality full-grain cowhide leather sourced from Horween, a renowned leather manufacturer. Over time, your journal will gain unique marks and a distinctive patina, making it truly one-of-a-kind. Whether you’re gifting it to a loved one or treating yourself, this journal is built to last and endure the rigors of travel, daily journaling, and creative expression.
Paper Details:
- Choose between blank or lined pages made from thick 80lb white paper.
- Fountain pen friendly to minimize bleed-through and ghosting.
- Total of 192 pages across 4 inserts, with each insert containing 48 pages (front and back).
- Acid-free and archival-quality to preserve your writing and sketches over time.
Personalization Options:
- Hand-embossed using brass letters and heat-applied pressure to create a lasting imprint.
- Available in classic Times New Roman font, with the option to personalize with names, initials, dates, or special words.
- Embossing available on the front cover, customized for a perfect aesthetic balance.
Sizes Available:
- 3.5x5" (Passport) – Fits inserts sized 3x5" and passport-sized journals.
- 4x6" (Pocket) – Ideal for Field Notes and slim 4x6" inserts.
- 5x7" (B6) – Compatible with inserts up to 5x7".
- 4.3x8.5" (Standard) – Fits inserts sized 4.33x8.26" or 4.33x8.5".
- 6x8.5" (A5) – Designed for half-letter inserts (5.5x8.5").
- 8x10" (B5) – Holds inserts up to 8x10.25", accommodating multiple slim notebooks.
Leather Details:
- Made from thick, premium full-grain cowhide leather with a rustic finish.
- The tan and dark brown options feature a "pull-up" effect, revealing beautiful dual tones with use.
- Embrace natural imperfections and unique markings as the leather matures with time, making your journal cover even more special.
Processing & Shipping:
- Each journal is handcrafted to order and typically ships within 10 business days.
These personalized leather journals are perfect for travelers, artists, and writers seeking a durable, stylish, and customizable companion. Whether you're jotting down memories or sketching your next masterpiece, this journal is designed to last a lifetime, improving with each adventure.
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from 5233 reviewsMy second journal and I wish I had a purpose for a third one just because I love them so much!
I am delighted with my journal cover, the craftsmanship is of superior quality, I actually cried when I received it, I was so happy! Alyssia is a lovely person to communicate with and the personalisation and charm look beautiful. Also the packaging is incredible and it’s telling that a lot of love and care went into making and sending my cover. Thank you so much Alyssia! I will definitely be ordering again 😊
Absolutely beautiful books, arrived quickly, and the personalization came out perfect!
I ordered the B5 trifold cover and it's gorgeous. It's very difficult to find leather covers this size, so this is a true gem! I really appreciated all the little details that came with the cover: the handwritten note, extra elastics in different colours that match the cover, the dust bag, etc. And the customer service is above expectations. Very happy with this product and I highly recommend it!
Absolutely beautiful, incredible quality I can't stop looking at it, I'm excited everytime I get to pull out out. I especially love the double elastic closure which I have not seen anywhere else.
I originally asked for different color elastics when I ordered and asked to switch to gold and was accommodated, then she sent extras of the original color I requested anyway and extra gold which was so sweet.
I will say I love the agate charm add on but if you are trying to keep your leather pristine avoid it because it has scratched the cover a bit already, but I like the lived in look so I don't mind.
This product is incredible. It's well made, thought out, and overall just a 10/10. Alyssia knew I would be putting a hardcover journal in, and she put in elastics that would suit my needs best—something I didn't think to consider. I will be recommending others to buy from her store when the opportunity comes along.
So so beautiful, i am so pleased with this. I will be ordering another joirnal.
Love the item! It is beautiful. Thank you so much!!
The quality is excellent. Bought as a gift for my wife and she loves it! Very happy with the purchase and the seller is very kind and responsive.
Absolutely stunning work. At a quarter of the price of a LC or PR journal set I was not expecting the level of care and detail in this journal.
I opened the box and could immediately smell the leather. It's soft with a beautiful sheen. The color is exactly what I wanted and my initials are right where I asked for them to be. I got a lovely card and handwritten note from the seller as well as background and the story of their business.
It fits 3 A5 hobonichi notebooks, an A5 Wanderings watercolor insert and a wanderings zipper/card case very comfortably. It came with 4 bands inside as well as extra bands in gold and black.
I've never been so in love with a piece of leather before. I will be purchasing from this shop again
I can't express enough how beautiful these journals are. The leather feels so nice, not to thin but not overly thick. The cut/finish is pristine! I will definitely return!
Looks and feels great! Came in thoughtful packaging too!
Alyssia was so communicative and attentive. The quality is excellent and the customization was done exactly as requested. When I want another journal cover, this will be the place to order it from!
The quality is soooo good and everything I wanted it to be!! Beyond happy with my purchase
Just received my order, it did take longer than I had expected but with the holidays it was understandable! The journal is gorgeous and I cannot wait to use it, definitely an heirloom item! Alyssia was incredible during the whole process, cannot recommend Forest Nine enough!
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