newestorRefillable Leather Journal Travelers Notebook - 8.5 x 4.5 Travel Diary with 5 Inserts + Pen Holder and Binder Clip, Standard Size, Brown

A nice starter kit for those wanting to try out the Traveler's notebook system but don't want to invest in the expensive brand name. Everything here is enough for you to get started without buying extra accessories.The spine gives you four elastics instead of one. Great for adding even more than the included inserts.Leather cover has a very nice smell, decently thick with no cracks or dents. No logos. Small scratches all over on arrival but negligible in the grand scheme of things. The dimension of the one I've gotten seems wider than those I've seen in review pictures. It stretches a good 7mm beyond the inserts (3 notebooks + plastic pocket + kraft folder pocket).Overall, great price for such a quality item. Recommended for anyone who wants to keep track of multiple things in the same notebook system.

Affordable travel journal that looks good and is made of real leather. Smelled the leather as soon as I opened it. Comes with everything you need to get started. I’ll be adding calendars and some cotton paper for watercolor. I like that it’s a little wider to accommodate more inserts without them sticking out. The paper is thick enough for my zebra fountain pen not to bleed through. I haven’t tested pen and ink yet. I don’t anticipate any issues. Accessories that it comes with are all useful depending on what your needs are.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Incredible quality! Much nicer than what I thought I was getting!Notebook quality:The notebooks feel like decent paper and sturdy Kraft cardstock covers.Leather quality:Beautiful and soft! From September Leathers the sticker said.Functionality:Possibilities are endless! I’m so excited!

Typically I don’t leave product reviews. However, this thing surpassed my expectations. I originally bought it from a Youtube recommendation, since i will quit writing in a journal if I feel it lacks somehow, and that was very wasteful of paper. Thing thing is amazing if you’re like me! You can add new inserts, it’s very easy to carry around and fit in a bag, and it’s packaged beautifully! It felt like I ordered it off of etsy and it was definitely packaged with care. It comes with a very smooth pen (in which i wasn’t planning on actually liking), 3 inserts, and the quality of the leather itself is phenomenal. If you’re on the fence (like I previously was), please just BUY IT.

I picked this up because I already have two of the standard version (with the single inside band) and they're both getting a bit chunky. I had five inserts in one, four in the other which worked, but was a bit fussy when I was trying to take one out or rearrange them.This version has four inside bands which is nice in some ways. It means that I can have four inserts that are easily removed and rearranged when I don't want to try writing on a stack of three inserts + jump bands. Unfortunately, it also means a knot in the middle where the bands connect instead of the nice, flat metal crimp things (like on a nice hair tie) that are on the regular version. I am not a fan of the knot. It gets in the way and means that writing in that insert is basically impossible. It's why I've never bought the official TC brand journal.There is also the issue of overhang. It doesn't bother me, but with four inserts there is a significant amount of leather overhang. Probably a good half inch. The upside is that that means there's plenty of room to add more inserts if you're a "must carry around 8 different kinds of paper at all times" kind of person.The leather itself isn't the most amazing or anything, but it'll do. You're not going to get top quality leather at this price. It ages nicely and holds up to a decent beating which is about what you can expect for how much it costs.I will say that the TC inserts are better. Pricier, but Midori paper is just so wonderfully nice to write on. If you're a ballpoint or gel pen user, you're not likely to notice. For the fountain pen users, spend the money on higher quality paper.The included accessories are all fine enough. The pen holder actually matches the cover which surprised me because at this price point they almost never do. Jump band is on the thicker side, you can find thinner ones from other sellers on here if that's what you prefer (I do) and you want more than 4 inserts. Everything else is perfectly average. Nice enough if you're gifting the set to someone who wants an all-in-one kit, but most people will probably have their own set ups they prefer.

I recently purchased this journal after watching several videos about the Travelers Notebook. Initially, I was unsure if I would consistently use it, so I opted for this more affordable option, despite having bought numerous accessories for it. While I was initially concerned about scratches, I found that many can be easily wiped away with a finger.I am very pleased with this journal. The included accessories are excellent, and even with additional items, the notebook remains compact. I particularly appreciate that it comes with three additional bands already installed. Overall, it is an outstanding journal, and I highly recommend it.After purchasing my journal, I decided to buy one for my daughter. The leather on her journal is not as thick and appears softer and different. I ordered another one, thinking the first might have been a fluke, but the new one was the same. We will see how hers holds up compared to mine.