High Quality Brown Leather Journal

This handmade leather writing journal in extra large is able to meet a number of needs. It is the perfect size for those who need more space for journaling, planning, or writing. Once the previous paper insert is finished just take it out and replace it with new one. The journal can last for years and will deliver only pleasant experiences.

The Natural Crazy Horse leather that is used for the cover is made according to classic tanning techniques. It is very soft to the touch and pleasant to hold in your hand. Due to a special wax finish it can withstand most liquids. A feature which adds to Crazy Horse leather popularity is its unique vintage look. No two journals with exactly the same look can exist, which means your journal is not only long-lasting, but also original and one-of-a-kind.

Please Note

Due to the handmade nature, this leather is subject to color change, sometimes it can be lighter / darker than in the picture as each hide reacts to the dyeing process differently. This leather comes with all natural markings and imperfections of the hide preserved. Also, when the surface of the hide is scratched or rubbed, the wax enhanced fibers are displaced and the piece changes color over time. It results in a particular pattern, unique to every item.

Main Features

Crazy Horse leather
Color: Black
One journal included
Durable stitching
Moleskine Cahier Journal
Refillable cover
Acid-free cream paper 70 GSM
Handmade in USA

Personalization

Add your custom personalization to this item for an extra personal touch.

We offer two types of personalization:

1. Debossing - the letters are imprinted on leather with the help of special mold. The debossing is free of charge for up to 3 letters. Our standard font is Arial UPPERCASE- 7mm high; lower case 5mm high. This is included in the cost of the product, please add the initials you would like at checkout. For journals, the default location for debossing is at the bottom right corner on the front of the cover.

2. Engraving - the letters or image are carved onto the leather with the help of a laser machine. For an additional $10, If you need your logo engraved on the cover, please, attach the file in vector format at the checkout (.AI, .SVG, .PDF, .EPS) . We can also convert a file into vector format for an additional $15.

Logo Engraving: Default position for logo engraving is the center of the journal.
Name Engraving: up to 12 characters. Default position for name engraving is the bottom right of the cover.

To order quote or custom message engraving, please, contact us for a custom order.

Personalized items cannot be returned.

About the Leather

What is full grain leather

Basically, leather is trillions of interwoven fibers. The closer you get to the surface, the smaller and denser become those fibers. Hence, the top layer is the strongest and the most durable cut one can buy. The term “Full Grain” is used to define that top, uppermost layer of the cow hide which was not sanded or polished.

What is vegetable tanned

When we speak about leather, obviously it needs to be preserved before it can be used for crafting and making goods. Vegetable tanning is actually the way leather hide is preserved. This method is one of the many possible, but its distinctive feature is in all-natural technique. Hides are soaked in certain tubs filled with natural solutions, like tree bark.

These extracts are dense, and when they bind to the hide, they fill in the gaps in the fibers. By filling these gaps the leather becomes even more durable and tight. After that, it is finished with a combination of transparent waxes and oils, which gives the leather a very soft feel. Every piece made of vegetable tanned leather has unique shades and nuances, which are a mark of genuineness. Now you know more about full grain leather production and tanning.

What is pull-up effect

We touched on natural extracts and wax & oil finish so you can understand what “pull-up” is. Color migrates and becomes lighter in full grain leather when it is stretched or pulled. Hence the term pull-up. It is a characteristic of natural tanning processes and happens because oils and waxes are displaced on the surface by a movement of the material.

Leather wrinkles

Other characteristics to take note of are wrinkles. As full grain leather is not sanded during production it preserves its natural look. Normally, the cow has wrinkles where the skin was bent, like on the neck, near legs etc. These wrinkles are not removed on purpose. They show that leather is correctly processed full grain top hide.

Leather scars

Same as wrinkles, scars on leather hide are also preserved. During its life the animal may get scratches, insects bites or small wounds. As a result of natural healing there remains a scar. After the hide is separated from the flash, these marks are left untouched as required by the technology.

Details	Product
Material	Crazy Horse Leather
Color	Brown
Product	Crazy Horse Extra Large Leather Notebook - Brown
Size	Extra Large 7.5" x 10" (19 x 25 cm) Large: 5" x 8.25" (13 x 21 cm)
Layout	Lined (ruled)
Compatible with	Moleskine Cahier
Number of Pages	Extra Large: 120 pages Large: 80 pages
Personalization	Available
Accessories	No
Closure type	None
Country of Production	USA

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Crazy Horse Extra Large Leather Notebook - Brown