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Adventure Journaling

Thoughtful field notes on choosing, carrying and using leather journal covers made for the road.

From the workbench

Practical notes for the pieces you keep close.

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The Best Gifts for Writers, Travelers and Tabletop Gamers

Thoughtful handmade leather gift ideas for people who write, roam, roll dice and keep the good details close.

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How to Choose the Best Leather Journal Cover for Your Next Adventure

A practical guide to finding a leather journal cover that protects your notes, travels well and earns its patina.

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A5 Notebook Cover Size: How to Get the Fit Right

Measure an A5 notebook the practical way, account for thickness, and choose a leather cover that fits without fighting the pages.

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Celtic Stag leather journal cover with engraved stag and decorative border tooling

Composition Notebook Cover: How to Get the Fit Right

Measure a composition notebook before choosing a cover, account for real-world size differences, and avoid a fit that is too tight or too loose.

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A5 vs. B5 Notebook Size: Dimensions, Differences and Which to Choose

Compare A5 and B5 notebook dimensions, size differences and daily use, then choose the format and leather cover that fit your routine.

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A5 vs. A6 Notebook: Which Size Fits Your Day?

Compare A5 and A6 notebook dimensions, writing space and portability, then choose a leather cover around the notebook you will actually carry.

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Two unbranded leather notebooks, an A5 and a Half Letter size, side by side on a leatherworking bench

A5 vs. Half Letter Notebook: Which Size Fits You?

Compare A5 and Half Letter notebook dimensions, writing space and cover fit before choosing the format you will actually carry.

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30 Catchy Ways to Use Your Leather Notebook Cover Beyond Just Writing

Thirty practical, creative ways to turn a leather notebook cover into a companion for travel, work, memory keeping and everyday life.

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