Leather Cover For A4+ Notebooks ?

[TheDane]

Hi FPN :-)

I'm looking for a leather cover for my A4+ notebooks.

I have looked everywhere (apprantly not) but I didn't find anything.

Does anyone has a suggestion for an A4+ leather cover ?

 

 

[Uncial]

I think Oberon do an A4 size cover. They aren't cheap and the book inserts are useless for fountain pens, but the quality and beauty of their covers are second to none (no affiliation, I just really like the ones I have bought from them).

[TheDane]

Thank you for your answer.

Do you have a link to a site ?

Edited October 27, 2014 by TheDane

[carlos.q]

Try out: www.renaissance-art.com

No affiliation. Not even a customer. But they look good!

[TheDane]

Thank you but I didn't find what I was looking for :-)

[cleosmama]

You might see if Gfeller will make you a custom one or if they have one.

 

http://www.gfeller.us/

[Uncial]

Sorry, here is the linky: http://oberondesign.com/

The portfolio design is in A4 but it's for pads rather than an A4 notebook. Not sure if they do a journal style in A4

[inkypete]

You might see if Gfeller will make you a custom one or if they have one.

 

http://www.gfeller.us/

+1 for gfeller. I have a couple of A4 covers made to suit Clairefontaine A4 spiral notebooks. They're great.

[TheDane]

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Thanks guys.

The problem is: I live in Denmark and the customs policy is very strict. And 100 $ purchase can easily cause 200 $ in customs duty.

[TREBFPN]

Try this apple, https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/275250-a4-the-85x11-blank-leatherette-journal-cover/

 

Best take a look at the original sites for exact pricing. I am not sure the shipping cost will reflect the same where you are located.

[TheDane]

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Thanks for the apple :-)

[CSG]

Mark Cross cross made some beautiful stuff back in the 80's. I have a black leather pad holder in A4 sizing. It takes the A4 short legal pads. I used to use it in my work as a financial adviser but it sat in a closet for almost 20 years until I just pressed it back into service.

 

Very much like this Bosca version: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bosca-Old-Leather-8-5-x-11-Legal-Pad-Cover-in-Cognac-/141353779086?pt=US_Men_s_Accessories&hash=item20e9577f8e

 

If you google leather portfolio, you might come up with some decent choices. Levenger has a few.

Edited October 31, 2014 by CSG

[ysgrifbin]

Within the European Union, you might consider the elegant and simple covers made by Cathian in the UK, for example here, and here.

I have no affiliation, but am a very satisfied customer and user.

[inkypete]

Within the European Union, you might consider the elegant and simple covers made by Cathian in the UK, for example here, and here.

I have no affiliation, but am a very satisfied customer and user.

They look to be incredible value.

[TREBFPN]

Try this apple, https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/275250-a4-the-85x11-blank-leatherette-journal-cover/

 

Best take a look at the original sites for exact pricing. I am not sure the shipping cost will reflect the same where you are located.

Just a small note: I am using the Clairefontaine notebooks that are shown but the covers for this particular notebook is glossy and a bit sleek so the notebook cover slips out a little from the sleeves of the leatherette notebook holder when you open it. I am currently waiting for an order from Kyotobungaya for a couple A4 Life Notebooks. I mistakenly purchased a vertical opening A4 Life Notebook from Amazon but I really like the smooth texture and weight of this paper; and, I now desire the roughness of the cardboard cover it has. The cardboard cover of the A4 Life Notebook has the friction to stay inside the Leatherette covers and not slip out. If you choose to purchase this A4 Life Notebook make sure the black binding is on the left and opens like the average book; the ones without the black binding open from the top and do not fit in the A4 leatherette covers mentioned. Remember to find the type of notebook with the paper that works best with your fountain pen first to determine the type of "A4 Leather (or leatherette) cover" you wish for. The quality of the notebook paper will matter the most when it comes to one's overall satisfaction. Some covers are made to fit thicker type journals and will not adapt to holding today's slimmer notebooks made particularly for the fountain pens.

 

Kyotobunguya A4 Life Notebook: http://global.rakuten.com/en/search/?k=a4+life+notebook&sid=kyotobunguya&l-id=gs_product_search

Edited November 2, 2014 by TREBFPN

[TheDane]

Within the European Union, you might consider the elegant and simple covers made by Cathian in the UK, for example here, and here.

I have no affiliation, but am a very satisfied customer and user.

 

 

I have not seen your reply until now and I'm glad I did, the cover looks nice!

 

But there is only one picture of the cover.. hmm...

Edited November 4, 2014 by TheDane

[mtnbiker62]

These look really nice...I'll probably be gifting myself one for Christmas.

 

http://www.franklin-christoph.com/new-saddleboot-notebook-covers.html

[amberleadavis]

What about these ones?

 

http://www.sulajaneandearl.com/Large_Journal_Phone_and_Pen_Cover_p/2013ljc.htm

[TheDane]

Thanks for your suggestion.

I bought a cover from Gusti leder :-)

[TREBFPN]

Those are very nice! Which one, which one? I wish those were here in the USA.