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Leather Refillable Journal Notebook, Acanthus Leaf

∙ 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.

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Fern
Chocolate
Teal
Details
  • Button and Leather thong closure, hand cast in our Oberon metal casting shop.
  • Heirloom quality, premium leather covers, hand crafted in Santa Rosa, California.

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?

Personalization

NEW! Add a personalized engraved text to the inside front pocket of your cover. Name, initials, date, dedication or quote. The sky's the limit.
Great for birthdays, graduation, inspirational messages or any other occasion. Your text is permanently engraved on the inside of your cover, making a truly memorable gift!

  • Step 1: Add this item to your CART.
  • Step 2: Go to the Journal Notebook Personalization Page HERE.
  • Step 3: Add your text and select your font (You can use the return key to add more lines). Your text will be made exactly as it appears in the preview. Check your spelling and your line breaks.
  • Step 4: Click "Add To Cart"
  • Step 5: Place your order
    The Leather

    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.

    Delivery

    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.

    FAQ

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    See our handy guide to compare and contrast our various notebook and journal covers.

    See our handy guide to compare and contrast our various notebook and journal covers.

    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. These covers are ready 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. These covers are ready 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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      10/16/2023
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      Tammy S.
      United States United States

      Small Acanthus Leaf in chocolate

      Over a decade ago I was given a large Celtic Oak cover in green. It is as beautiful as the day a got it. So of course, when I wanted something smaller, I had to come back to Oberon Designs. Excellent craftsmanship, I love the design and color. Perfect journal for travel!

      09/05/2023
      KP
      Kevin P.
      Australia Australia

      Amazing Product

      I purchased my first Oberon Design Leather folio in 1996 and to this day it remains one of my most treasured possessions. As I no longer use a paper diary, I decided to purchase a new A5 Oberon notebook cover. It is outstanding quality and exactly what I hoped for.

      03/12/2022
      MS
      Maile S.
      United States United States

      Just beautiful!

      I have had a journal cover from Oberon on my wishlist since 1997. No joke! My best friend in high school had one, and I adored it. So glad to FINALLY have one! The craftsmanship is remarkable! It was so hard to choose from the amazing designs, but I’m a leaf girl and love the color green so this one was perfect! I have to also mention that I purchased their crane hair clip years ago, and that it literally got run over by a car in a gravel driveway and came out unscathed save for a few little scratches, and still worked fine! I will certainly be back for more products from this fantastic company!

      07/23/2019
      BR
      Beverly R.
      United States United States

      Beautiful!

      Width was about 1 inch shorter than I needed for what I wanted to use it for. I will use it as intended, so beautiful!

      03/01/2018
      ES
      Eszter S.
      Hungary

      "satisfied, thrilled, smitten... over the moon" :D

      Wow, this is absolutely fantastic, the colour, the pattern the leather... my notebook is much heavier with it, but it worth every gramm! :D

      11/18/2017
      TG
      Theresa G.
      United States

      Heirloom

      I have been using Oberon leather products for over 20 years! To this day the covers I purchased hold up to decades of use. They leather gets soft (not threadbare) and the stamped art remains true. I purchased this journal for my 12yo daughter who loves nature and science. The allover stamp is exquisite, and will last her decades too. There is no comparisson to Oberon Leather products. The price point is so fair! I love supporting local economy. My budget is small, yet this is worth saving for because she will have this as an heirloom. Many blessings to the artisans at Oberon!