Leather Padfolio Recommendations

[derekcohen]

I am after a good quality leather padfolio. My days (as a shrink) involve a massive amount of notetaking - hence my interest in fountain pens, which reduce RSI (besides being a pleasure to use) - and I generally use an A4 pad on a clipboard. I would like something that offers this functionality when attending conferences and meetings away from my rooms. I've been looking for a padfolio for a while and recently discovered the Saddlebag Leather Co: http://www.saddlebackleather.com/categories/103-Notepads/products/2156-Leather-Notepad-Chestnut This one looks really terrific and meets the criteria I have: stiff enough to write on, quality leather, no zips (eventually they catch and break), no strap (just gets in the way), and room for an A4 pad, loose pages, a few cards, and a pen (just a basic and uncomplicated design).

 

I seem to recall that the Saddleback padfolio was reviewed on this forum, but I cannot find the link. I would much appreciate any feedback from those who do own one, and alternatively any other recommendations for one that is similar.

 

The other Padfolio that has caught my eye is the Clava Tuscan Leather Open Padfolio: http://www.nuttinbutleather.com/product/92095_Clava-Tuscan-Leather-Open-Padfolio Anyone here used one?

 

Regards from Perth (Australia)

 

Derek

Edited September 19, 2010 by derekcohen

[wfcjr]

Have had a Hartmann leather portfolio/pad holder since 1989.

Has held up exceptionally well.... still in use... great patina.

Original is slightly different design, but should still be great

belting leather construction.

http://www.hartmann.com/shop/productDetail-sku-664

[dapv]

Renaissance Art Leather, and Gfeller Casemakers make excellent handmade padfolios.