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JSM67M

Leather Refillable Journal Notebook, Bee Garden

∙ Inspire and enhance your writing experience.

∙ Infinitely refillable for a lifetime of use.

∙ For your life story as a journal, organizer, notebook, list keeper or scrapbook.

Stunning embossed leather is a piece of art for your personal style.

Color: Marigold
Marigold
Blue
Fern

All the Details

  • Button and Leather thong closure, hand cast in our Oberon metal casting shop.
Journals - Large 6 x 9 inches or Small 5 x 6.875 inches
  • Book Insert included: blank, hardbound, unlined, made with recycled, heavy bond, acid free paper with a lined template sheet for straight lined writing. Simply place the template behind the page as you write. The bold lines show through just enough.
  • Book Insert size: Large 5.5 x 8.5 inches with 208 pages / Small 4.25 x 6.25 inches with 220 pages
  • Weight with book in cover:Large 1.6 lb / Small .80 lb.
  • Large Journal is a great fit for standard A5 size notebook fillers. (*A5 standard international paper size – 5.8 x 8.3 inches / 148 x 210 mm. *Dimensions vary slightly between "standard" A5 notebooks. A notebook that is similar to these dimensions will work, just make sure that the spine isn't too deep (7/8 inch or less).
Notebook Covers 6 x 9 for Moleskine type notebooks sold separately
  • Includes a built-in elastic strap place holder, hand cast Britannia pewter button and leather thong closure.
  • Fits notebooks in the 5.25 x 8.25 inch size, including Moleskine brand notebooks.
  • Our Large Notebook covers are sold WITHOUT an insert so that you can fill it with the notebook format that works for you.
    Add a lined Moleskine notebook for your cover HERE.
  • Dimensions: 6 x 9 inches closed, 12 1/16 x 9 inches laid flat.

Large Notebook Covers vs Large Journals. What is the difference?

Our full grain custom tanned domestic bullhide is drum dyed for a rich saturated color. It has a medium firm temper which will get soft and supple with use, while still keeping it's structured shape.

Small healed scars, bites and stretch marks may be visible and are evidence of the life of the cow. These perfect imperfections are part of what makes your leather piece unique and beautiful.

Please note, variations in lighting, photography, screen settings and dye lots do occur. These photos are representative only and may not exactly match what you will see in real life. Please make your color choice with a generous spirit. - Curious or particular about colors? We recommend ordering a Leather Color Sample Swatch Set.

Our handmade leather products are made right here in our studio workshop when you place your order.
Normal production time for a Leather Cover is 3-5 weekdays (more time may be needed for personalized orders or during the height of the holiday season).

International and domestic shipping times vary depending on the shipping method you choose at checkout.

All the Details about Order Production and Shipping Times.

Make it extra special with personalization!

Feels (and smells!) as Good as it Looks: Gorgeous genuine leather and fine artisan craftsmanship mean a luxury experience every time you hold your cover.

Let Your Creativity Flow: The sky is the limit. A perfect place for your thoughts, lists, sketches, memories and more. AND it's refillable!

An Instant Heirloom: Your Oberon Design Leather Cover is crafted to last a lifetime and will develop a luscious patina over time.

Handcrafted in the USA: As beautiful as it is inspiring, this American made cover is a true work of art, lovingly crafted, one at a time, from genuine leather by artisans right here in our California workshop.

Give the Gift of Inspiration: Artists, writers, students; everyone appreciates the value of a quality journal. Give the creative soul in your life a truly unique gift they'll treasure for a lifetime.

Feels (and smells!) as Good as it Looks: Gorgeous genuine leather and fine artisan craftsmanship mean a luxury experience every time you hold your cover.

Let Your Creativity Flow: The sky is the limit. A perfect place for your thoughts, lists, sketches, memories and more. AND it's refillable!

An Instant Heirloom: Your Oberon Design Leather Cover is crafted to last a lifetime and will develop a luscious patina over time.

Handcrafted in the USA: As beautiful as it is inspiring, this American made cover is a true work of art, lovingly crafted, one at a time, from genuine leather by artisans right here in our California workshop.

Give the Gift of Inspiration: Artists, writers, students; everyone appreciates the value of a quality journal. Give the creative soul in your life a truly unique gift they'll treasure for a lifetime.

Customer Reviews
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Filter Reviews:
    02/20/2023
    SC
    sharon c.
    United States United States

    Golden Bee Folder

    Very happy with the look and quality of the product.

    08/22/2021
    JH
    Judith H.
    United States United States

    A double winner!

    This is a beautiful product and I love supporting the bees with this purchase. A double win!

    08/20/2021
    DF
    Debra F.
    United States United States

    Beautiful

    I cannot say enough about these products. I have several journals in different sizes and colors-all of them are amazing!

    07/31/2021
    CW
    Cecelia W.
    United States United States

    Incredible

    Beautifully done!! My 3rd journal. Can' t wait till I can get another one

    06/15/2021
    JC
    Jozef C.
    Canada Canada

    Excellence

    I bought 2 journals, many years ago & fell madly in love with the product. It took me years to find your website & knew I had to get the Bee journal. Thank you

    01/02/2021
    RG
    Robert G.
    United States United States

    A Christmas wish fulfilled!

    The coloring and design of this journal are beautiful. It inspires me to write again. I love the texture and smell of it as well. I can't wait to get more stuff from you!

    12/25/2020
    PT
    Paul T.
    United States United States

    Quality a bit off, but still OK

    Stitching was a bit off on this cover. Not quite the quality standard I'm used to from you, but overall OK.

    01/14/2021

    Oberon Design

    Thank you for the feedback. We are sorry to hear that this one didn't live up to the standard you expect. Please don't hesitate to be in touch with customer service to arrange a replacement.

    08/30/2020
    TB
    Tarney B.
    United States United States

    Beautiful bee garden

    The sky blue colour really sets off the design in the leather very well. The notebook is perfect for sketching and it is a compact size for carrying around. The design is really a beautiful piece.

    01/18/2020
    SH
    Sam H.
    United States United States

    Stunning

    I purchased the large bee garden journal with optional pen loop and I couldn’t be more thrilled with it! Everything is perfect! The pen loop fits perfectly by the journal papers and the journal itself fits snug inside. That new leather smell is always great. Will definitely be ordering from Oberon again. Thank you so much! 

    10/01/2018
    BJ
    Beverly J.
    United States

    Cover fits loosely

    Cover fits loosely when properly closed. Not nice and snug like my other two Oberons.

    09/30/2018
    SA
    Steve A.
    United States

    Blue Bee

    I love these products. They are well made and are a delight to have in my home. I was expecting a slightly lighter shade of blue, but that did not detract from the fine workmanship. Thanks for providing such a lovely product! ~Steve

    05/09/2018
    SG
    Sarah G.
    United States

    Bee Garden Journal

    I am charmed by the lovely traditional design and the appealing color. The workmanship is excellent, and appears to be from an earlier, more genteel time.

    04/29/2018
    PM
    Pat M.
    United States

    It a honey!

    Our beekeeper loved this gift of gratitude. She keeps a yearly record of hive visits. thanks Oberon!

    04/17/2018
    ST
    Suzanne T.
    United States

    Excellent leather journal

    This is the second Refillable Leather journal I have purchased from Oberon in two years. They are a joy to handle and open each day. Beautifully tooled leather--none like it. Lovely designs and many colors to choose from.

    01/08/2018
    GB
    Gregory B.
    United States

    A Gift for my Queen Bee

    I had purchased a large journal for myself a few years ago and have since converted it to an iPad mini cover. I liked it so much, I bought this one for my Deborah and converted it to an iPad mini cover for her. Yes, I know there is a cover by Oberon made for iPads, but I did not care for the design of how the tablet is held in place. With the use of a slide in style cover and some Velcro we have a cover that looks better designed, seems more protective, gives pocket space for a lens clothe and note paper or receipts, enough room to clip on a stylus, plus a journal for use elsewhere. Thus the reason for a Four Star and not a Five Star.

    06/17/2017
    CP
    Catherine P.
    United States

    Over the Moon!

    As always, I LOVE this journal! I really have more of these than I really need but they are all so gorgeous!