Details
- 100 Year Warranty
- Fits Typical 8.5" x 11" Letter Size, European A4 Notepad, Standard Notebooks
Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 9.5" X 13.5" X 1"
- Weight: 1.50 lbs
MATERIALS
- Full Grain Leather
- Pigskin Lining
- Industrial Marine-Grade Polyester Thread
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Read MoreThe high-quality materials used in this leather portfolio make it worth the investment. The full grain leather is extremely tough and water-resistant, while the pigskin lining is even stronger than the cowhide used for the outer layer. The German industrial marine grade polyester thread is extremely durable and resistant to wear and tear. The stitching is done in such a way that avoids any damage or tearing to the leather. Think about the number of great first impressions you'll make carrying this portfolio.
---Imagine the cow is killed and skinned. Imagine that... Now the thick hide goes to the tannery, but it's so thick that the tannery splits it in half, the top from the bottom, and now has two hides to sell. The top hide has all of the grain on it (Full Grain). All of the real tough and water resistant dense fibers. Grain is to a hide of leather what shingles are to a roof. Leather portfolios and padfolios made with this leather will last at least a few generations. And we use thick full grain leather. Thicker than boot leather.
---The bottom half is a hide called Split or Genuine leather. It dries out quickly and stains easily because the protective layer of grain is gone. Low quality leather padfolio makers will stick some lipstick on that leather and sell you a nice and pretty leather portfolio tomorrow.
---We glue and sew pigskin lining to the back of that already tough full grain leather. And pigskin is stronger than cowskin. This makes our leather portfolios twice as strong as a typical full grain leather portfolio.
---We sew our leather portfolio with an extremely strong German industrial marine grade polyester that won't fall apart or wear away easily. They use this German thread when it just has to last, or someone could die, like for parachutes and sails on ships. And our thread for the padfolio is the thick double ought version.
---A sewing machine is actually a perforation machine. If the needle holes are too close together, then the leather of the portfolio will tear like a perforated piece of paper. So, we sew at no more than five stitches per inch, which gets the holes further apart from each other on the padfolio.
---The side that holds the paper is only sewn on the right and bottom sides of the portfolio. It's designed to slide in a typical 8 ½ x 11 letter size, European A4 notepad from above or a spiral notebook from the side since that flap is sewn only on two sides.
---This leather portfolio is built with just one solid piece of leather to reduce seams. This is because seams are where, if there's going to be a problem, it will begin there. Yes, we took every detail into account to make this sleek notebook holder perfect.
I bought a medium notebook holder to hold my truck driver log book , it's way to big but also way to cool , I may have to get me a side pocket duffle bag next in the same color .
Posted by Walnut B. | Mar 04, 2015
Just received a Chestnut Medium Notepad Holder purchased for my daughter's law school graduation. Very pleased with the design & outstanding quality. Purchased a Large Classic Briefcase for myself last year after numerous years looking at various brands. Saddleback Leather delivers !!
Posted by Walnut B. | Mar 01, 2015
Today it was sleeting and freezing rain but the UPS delivered the medium notepad holder that I got my husband for valentines. Thanks Dave for another great product. Be blessed.
Posted by Walnut B. | Feb 15, 2015
I love Saddleback leather. I have 2 wallets, the medium padfolio, and the large Moleskine cover. The padfolio is beautiful, but it is WAY overbuilt. It is like 2" thick with a legal pad and weighs a ton. That and the fact that you can't really use the side pockets effectively (as other reviewers have commented on) make it more a "show piece" IMO. I realize the leather has to stretch and "wear in" like with the wallets, but we're talking about a padfolio here. It's going to take years to stretch those inner pockets. I modified mine by basically turning it into a notepad and file folder "taco". I essentially removed all of the pockets/stitching/rivet so that it is just the leather cover. It's no longer a padfolio, but rather a very handsome pad/folder cover. Yeah, it has empty stitching holes and stuff can slide out, but it still looks awesome (I still get compliments) and I can shove whatever I need in it in a hurry (especially in and out of my Timbuk2 messenger bag). It's way more functional now IMO. Dave, if you can make a padfolio that's not as thick and has more functional pockets, please do. I'll be the first to purchase it. Keep up the great work
Posted by Bryan H. | Jan 11, 2015
While I don't use notepad holders in practice generally, and have a few cheapo pleather versions from vendors, boards, conferences, etc., I frankly wanted another excuse to get some more SB leather. Plus they treated me very well in squaring away the right briefcase for me (Collete, Rachel, Renee, Kate) and I wanted to show my appreciation. Justified it that it would make an impression in client meetings where an 8 x 14 is normally all I have with me. This is perfect. The med. chestnut is well-constructed, stiff (not thin, as some have commented here), holds an 8x11 pad, has 2 pockets for a few more papers, a pocket for my business cards and another for those of the people with whom I am meeting. It might also fit an iPad Air. We'll see. It's 25% off with a small mark on the front, but worth the discount and I will surely mark it up more. Not sure I would have purchased one at full price, beautiful as it is. It folds easily and is elegant in the best sense, while not being metro. The dark pigskin lining against the chestnut, which is really more deep, rich brownish red, looks great. It also matches my chestnut front pocket briefcase, wallet, etc. Though I might have chosen Tobacco for casual use, the chestnut gives a business look and I don't want to carry notepad holders when the day is done. Also, sheepishly, if you are honest with yourself and look at Dave Munson's personality list under each color category, I think you will find your match. At least, I did. (Except the dog part, Dave. I like dogs, we have two and have had many more! We aren't that bad!) Another pen holder just above existing one would have been great, but that is minor. Some say a strap or closure would be nice. Not so. It would ruin the simplicity and clean appearance of the front. Some also say its heavy or that the pockets are too tight. Not a chance -- it's perfect. If you are on the fence, just do it. Keep them thick and sturdy, Dave, and your customer service is great and makes your company. Now how about some SB watch bands and tough gloves, hmmm....
Posted by Cycling G. | Jan 07, 2015