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.
Loved using this for the first day back at school today - the lo-tech revolution where the humble pen and paper gets the most beautiful case ever. It makes me want to write. I can't give up the (matching tobacco case) ipad just yet, not least because they look soooo good together. I will take this to every meeting ever for the rest of my life. Delighted to be a walking advert for Saddleback.
Posted by Walnut B. | Jan 04, 2015
So this is the first item that I purchased from Saddleback, and I can tell you it is addictive. If you are like me you can never have too much of a good thing, and this is the highest quality leather you will ever own. However be warned the inexpensive items are a gateway drug!! I say this with much chagrin, because I now have over 8 items and as I write this I just placed another order for 3 more accessories. The most expensive item I have is the Dry bag, and I can tell you it is the same quality as the notepad holder. Bottom line is this stuff is well made, and very good looking.
Posted by Walnut B. | Dec 16, 2014
This is one of five products that i've bought in a year because Saddleback leather makes an impression on any occasion. I am a grad student and having the medium notepad holder makes for great small talk before my interviews/appointments. Mt professors and interviewers always ask about the maker and I tell them about saddleback and all that they do with some of their profits. When people cant remember my name they sometimes refer to me as "the guy with the leather." True story.
Posted by Walnut B. | Nov 13, 2014
I absolutely love it. There are more than a few "scars" or marks in the leather. They are not deep, but just enough to add character. The leather is very thick, in fact I had to lay some heavy books on it to keep it folded over. The bottom line is this notepad holder is way over engineered and will absolutely outlive me. For the small investment that I have made in this notepad holder, I will make it back in compliments and not having to buy many cheap alternatives.
Posted by Walnut B. | Oct 28, 2014
I purchased the small Notepad Holder and couldn't be happier. I got mine in the tobacco color as it is my favorite, it just looks rustic. The older I get, the more I appreciate real, simple, quality items. Be it a very nice small batch bourbon, perfectly aged red wine or quality leather. This piece is amazing, pure and simple. The enclosed interior pockets let me keep my iPhone, wallet and business cards safely tucked away in a small managable package. While the iPad Mini does not fit in any of the pockets it can be carried along as a great match. The case sits perfectly on the middle console of my truck and is easy to take notes on as I'm on the phone "while parked of course". This might sound a little strange but this little dude is becoming a close friend. As a independent manufactures rep I am in and out of customers establishments all day long and this is the only thing I carry anymore. I keep this with me at almost all times and it is starting to really look good. I also have one of the small wallets and I will be purchasing I think the Simple backpack for my 40th Birthday. Do not hesitate to buy, this thing really is amazing.
Posted by Walnut B. | Oct 13, 2014