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Leather Refillable Journal Notebook, Celtic Braid

∙ 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.

Choose a Color
Green
Wine
Saddle

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.

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    02/13/2023
    EA
    Eric A.
    United States United States

    Excellent craftmanship

    I now own a variety of these in various sizes, which, honestly, should tell you everything you need to know. I have had some of them for many years and they age quite well. You won’t regret this purchase.

    02/01/2023
    KR
    Kellee R.
    United States United States

    Beautiful Gift

    This was a birthday gift for a dear friend. She is Irish and absolutely loved her journal.

    01/17/2023
    KB
    Kathryn B.
    United States United States

    Perfect Gift

    My son was thrilled with the journal I gave him for Christmas. The quality is the best!

    10/11/2022
    PG
    Phyllis G.
    United States United States

    Quality

    Sometimes you just know quality by how it feels in your hands. My journal fits in my hand like it was made for it. The color is rich and deep. The paper is perfect for writing. My only suggestion would be to have an option for lined pages in the refills. Thank you for caring so much for your craft!

    05/29/2022
    KB
    Kaitlyn B.
    United States United States

    Excellent quality!

    Very pleased with this purchase! It feels like the kind of true quality you'd expect from something handcrafted long ago.

    04/09/2021
    DT
    David T.
    United States United States

    Love it

    Looks great, great quality; would make great gift. I love it.

    03/28/2020
    JC
    Jann C.
    United States United States

    Amazing

    The quality of the leather work is stunning! The button closure complements the journal.

    08/31/2019
    JB
    Janice B.
    United States United States

    Gift for my sister

    She loves it! I have bought Oberon’s journals before. For myself and for gifts. We all love them.

    01/25/2019
    JE
    Joanna E.
    United States

    I LOVE OBERON JOURNALS

    I have been buying Oberon refillable journals for at least 25 years, and have 10 of them for me, from the extra large for a sketchbook, to the small and have bought addition ones for gifts. I travel internationally and always have one with me for sketches and instant thoughts. The quality is superb, they are sturdy, the colors are vibrant ( tho could you make a Rose coloured one, please?) and they grow more beautiful with age. You will cherish your Oberon journals forever. I promise.

    08/13/2018
    KW
    Katie W.
    United States

    Beautiful Craftsmanship

    This journal cover is the most beautiful journal I have ever owned. It is truly a piece of art. I look forward to having this cover for the rest of my life.

    02/10/2018
    TC
    Timothy C.
    United States

    Work of Art

    The epitome of the bookbinders' art

    12/28/2017
    PC
    Paula C.
    United States

    Great gift!!

    Asked the person I bought this for and they are very pleased.

    11/22/2017
    LP
    Laura P.
    United States

    Beautiful

    This is my third journal from Oberon design. I just love the work, gorgeous!

    07/22/2016
    LG
    Leslie G.
    United States

    Beautiful journal - exquisite detail

    I've used many types of journals and dairies but never one of this quality (and I purchased more expensive ones). I love the attention to detail in the design and the subtle color of the leather. Thank you, Oberon.