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.
The tagline really says it all but... I take a notepad almost everywhere. I have a laptop but I still like real paper and a real [fountain] pen. It feels right and I think that you interact with your audience or the speaker better when not hiding behind some digital device. My search was to find something simple and built well. I didn't want zippers or metal fasteners and it needed to hold letter or A4 paper. This notebook cover is just that. Dave says that he built it for himself (and didn't really care if anyone else liked it or not) but I believe it was built for me. It is exactly what I was looking for plus the smell while writing is wonderful. I have always wanted to buy something from Saddleback Leather. I am so glad to finally have had the opportunity. PS I have already sold one of them to one of my wife's coworkers - after seeing it he had to have one. What better advertisement is that?
Posted by Chad G. | Jul 23, 2014
Couldn't be happier with this purchase. If you're not sure if you should buy the discounted version, buy it. I received the 25% off Medium Tobacco several days ago and there are only two issues I've noticed with it. 1. Stitching slightly off - http://i.imgur.com/NRslCzt.jpg This is Saddleback's image - http://i.imgur.com/rtGmwiO.png 2. Scuff (covered by the notepad) - http://i.imgur.com/aEKkE6Q.jpg These are both aesthetic issues. 25% off more than compensates for these "issues". Buy it.
Posted by Anonymous | Jul 23, 2014
I just received my notepad holder and it looks great. One issue off the bat is the front cover does not stay closed and stays open at an almost 90 degree angle. Hopefully in time the leather will break it and it will stay closed. I think the notebook could benefit greatly with just a small strap to keep it closed.
Posted by Derek | Jul 23, 2014
LOVE LOVE LOVE this! I had a " " Leather " " portfolio, you get what you pay for! This on the other hand gets noticed and for good reason! It is clean and sturdy and just a wonderful investment! THANK YOU!!
Posted by Anonymous | Jul 23, 2014
Why anyone would give this product less that five stars is beyond me. I've been using it for a little while now, and I'm still thrilled about it. It works perfectly for my needs, and looks amazing! I just wish the Dark Coffee Brown was in stock when I ordered it. I went whiskey instead, and that still looks great! Also, I've bought a handful of the small wallets for friends and relatives as presents in the past, and eveyone loves them. My girlfriend even loves hers. Keep up the outstanding work!
Posted by Anonymous | Jul 23, 2014