Handmade A5 Notebook Cover in Tan Leather
Item details
- Color pattern
- Beige and Brown
- Hand-stitched saddle stitching in cream linen thread, evenly spaced
- Two curved wave-shaped inner pockets grip the insert covers
- Burnished, sealed edges with a smooth, slightly glossy finish
Type: A5 fixed-page notebook cover with elastic closure
Dimensions / Size: 8.27 in (210 mm) high, 5.83 in (148 mm) wide; 0.39 in (10 mm) spine capacity
Materials: MBOX original-color leather, linen thread, woven elastic
Finish / color: Undyed natural tan, low sheen
Closure: Detachable black woven elastic band with a leather pull tab
Slide an A5 insert into the two inner sleeves and fold the open spine flat to write. The slim profile sits easily in one hand, about the footprint of a slim paperback, and pairs well with a plain pen or a simple canvas bag.
Everyday note-taking
Desk and studio work
Travel journaling
Sketching and list-making
Wipe with a soft dry cloth and keep away from prolonged moisture.
Store flat or lightly stacked so the leather keeps its shape.
Avoid long direct sun exposure, which can shift the natural tan tone.
Because the cover is hand-stitched, small variations in grain, tone, and stitch spacing are part of each piece.
30-day returns & exchanges
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A closer look
This handcrafted A5 fixed-page notebook cover, designated as Style C, is constructed from Italian MBOX original-color leather, presented in a natural, undyed tan shade that exhibits subtle organic variations in tone across its surface. The material displays a fine, natural pebbled grain with a soft, low-sheen finish that catches light gently, revealing the authentic texture of the hide. The overall silhouette is a clean rectangle with softly rounded corners, designed to accommodate a standard A5 insert with specified fit dimensions of 210 mm in height, 148 mm in width, and a 10 mm spine capacity.
The construction features entirely hand-stitched assembly using natural linen thread in a contrasting off-white or cream color. The stitching follows a precise saddle-stitch pattern with a specified 3.0 mm pricking iron spacing, executed with double-sided punching for structural integrity and visual symmetry. The edges of the leather panels are meticulously burnished and sealed, resulting in a smooth, rounded, and slightly glossy finish that protects the raw edges and highlights the layered thickness of the material. A small, debossed paw print logo is stamped into the leather on the lower corner of the front cover, adding a subtle, tactile branding element.
The interior of the cover is designed with a functional sleeve system to secure the notebook insert. It features two curved, wave-shaped pockets on the inside front and back panels, crafted from the same natural tan leather, which hold the insert's covers firmly in place. The notebook shown with the cover contains grid-ruled paper with a fine, light gray graph pattern on cream-colored stock. The spine area is left open, allowing the cover to fold flat when in use, and the overall profile remains slim and flexible, as demonstrated by the way the leather yields slightly under pressure.
A detachable elastic closure band accompanies the cover, threaded through the spine to keep the notebook securely closed. The band is made of black woven elastic adorned with a repeating pattern of small, stylized five-petaled flowers in pale yellow and white. A small, rectangular leather tab, matching the cover's material and featuring the same debossed paw print, is attached to the end of the elastic band, serving as a decorative and functional pull. The design is minimalist and utilitarian, emphasizing the natural beauty of the leather and the precision of the hand-finished details.
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