Funnily enough I’ve just received a pen case from them this week. Beautifully made and well priced for the quality. A nice family run business too- highly recommended by me
Dan
Anyone recommend one of these having owned and used one?
I’m looking at these but am sure a few TZers may have used others. Even open to offers to buy one if your selling!!!!
https://www.galenleather.com/cart
Jim
Funnily enough I’ve just received a pen case from them this week. Beautifully made and well priced for the quality. A nice family run business too- highly recommended by me
Dan
I’ve a few different sizes from Tanner Bates. Lovely things.
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Another reason why I love and hate this forum. Here is something else I hadn't really thought about, now all I want it a leather notebook case.
These notepads look really stylish. On a related topic does anyone recommend a nice pen? Preferably fine liner and quite slim.
But it all depends on your budget....
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I use the Montblanc fineliner (not rollerball) - pretty slim, range of colours. They can dry out if left too long between uses. In fairness, they aren't really THAT much better than a disposable Pentel fineliner but they have a wider range of colours.
Thanks again everyone.
Jim
Back to drawing board. Turns out Galen stuff ain’t very good.
So, any reasonably priced suggestions??
Jim
I’ve got a Belroy portfolio cover thing, bought it for my new job but since I haven’t been in the office yet I can’t comment on the durability etc (I went for black)
https://bellroy.com/products/work-fo...aramel#slide-0
Also had a milican version to cover an A5 moleskine. Very good quality but not much to it really (and it seems they don’t sell it any more anyhow...)
Hi Guys
Did my research on web and for these items they’re lower than low.
Can’t comment on other items so didn’t proceed. Unlike me to research items!! Yes, I know!!
Fair enough Jim, hope you find something suitable let us know how you get on
Hi Dan
Popped into a local leather worker store yesterday. He’s going to price a bespoke one for me that’ll take an A5 book, iPad Pro, pen retainer, closing system eg elastic or pop stud, and business cards. I’ll let you know how I get on!
All the best!
Jim
Excellent Jim, always adds a little something when it’s bespoke too, you’ll have to let us know what it’s like if you go for it !
Dan
Update: to my spec and design, local leather worker making me one to hold A5 moleskin, iPad Pro, cards, pens and closure facility using fine grain leather.
Well pleased
Jim
Hi all
This is the email address of Sinan who’d be very pleased to hear from anyone on the forum seeking bespoke designed leather goods
I have no motive or benefit to gain other than sharing a worthwhile contact for us here on TZ.
workshopaftersixuk@gmail.com
Jim
Today I picked up the handmade, leather folio from Sinan who made the item from my design.
It’s absolutely first class with high grade leather in tan colour - it should improve with use and time.
I’ve attached a link to the pics of the design plan and item ‘in the flesh.’ Very pleased indeed and he is happy to make others for anyone from here - or anything else you fancy too.
This design takes, on left hand side, my iPad Pro 9.7 with keyboard and cover still attached; a pop off business card wallet; a small and large sized credit card holder, and a pop open cable tidy loop where Apple Pencil can be held.
On the right side it has a pen holder; internal full length secret compartment and a retaining strap for an A5 book of moleskine style.
It has a wider spine for when all things are combined and is held closed by 2 pairs of pop studs in centre.
This is all very high quality and these can be obtained from Sinan workshopaftersixuk@gmail.com
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sdn8i9bu8...qMmnqfbpa?dl=0
Jim
Looks good Jim glad you’re pleased with it ! Just looked at his website everything looks great quality. Will definitely keep him in mind when I start looking for something similar or when it’s time for a new wallet, as like the look of those too
Thanks for sharing the pics
Dan
On the recommendation from Jim I contacted Sinan from 'workshop after six' to make me a bespoke leather cover for my Hobonichi Techo diary. I've just received it today and I'm delighted with it. Sinan and I worked on a design which would work for me and we eventually settled on a cover which would incorporate the diary, space for a Moleskin Field notes pad, pen, small wallet for card's receipt's etc and a cable holder. The quality of the leather and workmanship is top notch and the price for a bespoke leather item was very reasonable I thought.
So thanks to Sinan for his work and Jim for his help.
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