Gallery Leather (Harbor) Journal

[UNDERDOG]

Found a perfect little journal at Walden's. Unfortunately, this is not a full review (I could do that though if enough requests), but here's a link for anyone interested: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Black-Cer...8170504/?itm=14

 

I have some Rhodia paper, Clairefontaine notebooks, Black 'N Red notebook, and a Moleskine, and find myself just loving this one over all others. The paper is thick and shows NO bleedthrough/ghosting. I've got 2 months of everyday journaling in here and I'm almost finished with the first one, but there's a ton of journaling in here. Luckily, I bought 3 on sale for 50% off and only 1 left at 75% off. The MSRP was $19.00, so I got them for $8.00 and $4.75. I would've cleared the shelf at 75%, but sold out. I would have to say that these could compete at Moleskine MSRP, so I felt like I was stealing them at the discounted prices. I hope to see more!

[Titivillus]

Thanks for the heads up- always looking for a journal deal.

 

K

[excarnate]

Found a perfect little journal at Walden's. Unfortunately, this is not a full review (I could do that though if enough requests)

Request!

 

Maybe link to the review on the B&N site.

[Blades]

I just picked up a "Gallery Leather" Journal at Barnes and Noble also. I need another journal like I need another pocketknife, but what caught my eye was two things: Put together in the USA(says printed in Korea on 'personal data' page in back of journal) and the excellent warranty on it. I doubt I will every use the warranty, but it is nice to know they stand behind their product.

192 Ruled pages, ribbon bookmark, bonded leather, and size is 5x7".

No writings in it yet, I have about 5 other journals/notebooks ahead of it.

 

[biffybeans]

You say no bleedthrough or ghosting, but what inks are you using, and what nib width? Have you tried it with an heavily saturated inks in a wide nibbed pen?

 

 

Found a perfect little journal at Walden's. Unfortunately, this is not a full review (I could do that though if enough requests), but here's a link for anyone interested: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Black-Cer...8170504/?itm=14

 

I have some Rhodia paper, Clairefontaine notebooks, Black 'N Red notebook, and a Moleskine, and find myself just loving this one over all others. The paper is thick and shows NO bleedthrough/ghosting. I've got 2 months of everyday journaling in here and I'm almost finished with the first one, but there's a ton of journaling in here. Luckily, I bought 3 on sale for 50% off and only 1 left at 75% off. The MSRP was $19.00, so I got them for $8.00 and $4.75. I would've cleared the shelf at 75%, but sold out. I would have to say that these could compete at Moleskine MSRP, so I felt like I was stealing them at the discounted prices. I hope to see more!

 

[UNDERDOG]

Good question. Fair question. Inquiring minds want to know.

 

The 1st journal I used a Pilot Varsity (disposable pen) with a medium point. Toward the end of it I started using a Lamy Safari fine with Private Reserve American Blue. I started the 2nd journal with Lamy 2000 extra fine and Private Reserve Ultra "Fast Dry" Black. Then I started using a Sheaffer Heritage Legacy (fine) with PR UFDB, switched to same pen and PR American Blue. I then started using Pear Tree Pens ink samplers and have put down the following with the Sheaffer: Aurora black, Diamine Jet Black, J. Herbin Perle Noire, and Noodler's Polar Black. I've also tried PR Copper Burst, Flannel Grey, and Avacado in this journal. Most recently I've added Mont Blanc Racing Green into the journal with the Lamy Safari.

 

No bleedthrough at all on any of these. I haven't seen bleedthrough on any of these ink combos. Granted, I HAVE NOT used bigger sized nibs on this paper. I'm sure it's possible that this relatively thick paper would show that, but would find it a bit surprising. I'm not sure of the weight of the paper. Nothing seems to indicate the weight, but it looks/feels heavy. Not card stock, but it holds it's own weight without folding, bending.

 

Again, this might not be the Holy Grail of journals for everyone, but I'm glad I bought a few.

 

I've added Picadilly journal to my collection too (not bad and it has been reviewed thoroughly to my recollection). Still favoring the Harbor journals in comparison.

 

I'll throw some samples down and take a few pix and post.

 

Others with this journal might be inspired to do so as well.

 

You say no bleedthrough or ghosting, but what inks are you using, and what nib width? Have you tried it with an heavily saturated inks in a wide nibbed pen?

 

 

Found a perfect little journal at Walden's. Unfortunately, this is not a full review (I could do that though if enough requests), but here's a link for anyone interested: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Black-Cer...8170504/?itm=14

 

I have some Rhodia paper, Clairefontaine notebooks, Black 'N Red notebook, and a Moleskine, and find myself just loving this one over all others. The paper is thick and shows NO bleedthrough/ghosting. I've got 2 months of everyday journaling in here and I'm almost finished with the first one, but there's a ton of journaling in here. Luckily, I bought 3 on sale for 50% off and only 1 left at 75% off. The MSRP was $19.00, so I got them for $8.00 and $4.75. I would've cleared the shelf at 75%, but sold out. I would have to say that these could compete at Moleskine MSRP, so I felt like I was stealing them at the discounted prices. I hope to see more!

 

[tawanda]

Any chance of an outlet for these in the UK? Anyone???

[UNDERDOG]

This is, admittedly, not the best picture. But, it's something hopefully. I'm using this in another thread to down and dirty compare J. Herbin's Lie de The with Private Reserve's Copper Burst. But I've been thinking of this thread too. Perhaps it'll serve to show the Harbor Journal off a little. It's opened to about pages 57-58 out of 92. The weight of the Sheaffer Heritage Legacy it laying it flat. It's a soft leather cover. I noticed there is a bit of a design change between this style and the style that is on the shelf now. The leather used is different. The newer? ones have an even softer leather with a stipple effect, but the paper appears to be exactly the same. Same # of lines? Same layout otherwise. Hope this offers folks a closer look at the paper and the ink on it. Again, the paper is fairly thick. Thick enough to stand up by itself when open and not weighed down by a pen. Once the page is turned, it lays flat and even when I was in the middle of the journal I did not experience a valley to write in and out of. Anyway, they have become more readily available. Check it out for yourself. Good luck!

Edited December 21, 2008 by UNDERDOG

[wpblaw]

You say no bleedthrough or ghosting, but what inks are you using, and what nib width? Have you tried it with an heavily saturated inks in a wide nibbed pen?

 

 

Found a perfect little journal at Walden's. Unfortunately, this is not a full review (I could do that though if enough requests), but here's a link for anyone interested: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Black-Cer...8170504/?itm=14

 

I have some Rhodia paper, Clairefontaine notebooks, Black 'N Red notebook, and a Moleskine, and find myself just loving this one over all others. The paper is thick and shows NO bleedthrough/ghosting. I've got 2 months of everyday journaling in here and I'm almost finished with the first one, but there's a ton of journaling in here. Luckily, I bought 3 on sale for 50% off and only 1 left at 75% off. The MSRP was $19.00, so I got them for $8.00 and $4.75. I would've cleared the shelf at 75%, but sold out. I would have to say that these could compete at Moleskine MSRP, so I felt like I was stealing them at the discounted prices. I hope to see more!

 

Excellent question Biffybeans. I purchased a Gallery Leather Harbor weekly planner from B&N last year and even a medium with Legal Lapis in it bleed through terribly, which is too bad because the paper SEEMS like it would hold up well to FP ink. PR inks (all so far) and my Noodler "regular" inks also bleed through the page to some extent. I wanted to love the planner but it just didn't work for my daily writers (Stipula Etruria medium, Pelikan M200 fine, Delta Dolcevita medium)...obviously the OP has had good luck with the journals, so I wonder if the paper is different due printing calendar pages?

Edited December 20, 2008 by wpblaw

[Splicer]

I haven't had much bleedthrough, but my Gallery Leather journal does seem to spread and feather quite a bit. Disappointing because as wpblaw said, it feels like it should be great paper for FPs. I guess that shows that you can't judge a book by the feel of its paper.

[UNDERDOG]

Gonna redo pic.

 

This is, admittedly, not the best picture. But, it's something hopefully. I'm using this in another thread to down and dirty compare J. Herbin's Lie de The with Private Reserve's Copper Burst. But I've been thinking of this thread too. Perhaps it'll serve to show the Harbor Journal off a little. It's opened to about pages 57-58 out of 92. The weight of the Sheaffer Heritage Legacy it laying it flat. It's a soft leather cover. I noticed there is a bit of a design change between this style and the style that is on the shelf now. The leather used is different. The newer? ones have an even softer leather with a stipple effect, but the paper appears to be exactly the same. Same # of lines? Same layout otherwise. Hope this offers folks a closer look at the paper and the ink on it. Again, the paper is fairly thick. Thick enough to stand up by itself when open and not weighed down by a pen. Once the page is turned, it lays flat and even when I was in the middle of the journal I did not experience a valley to write in and out of. Anyway, they have become more readily available. Check it out for yourself. Good luck!