Leather Zippered A5 Notebook Folio - C.H. Ocean Blue

This isn't my first purchase from Galen Leather and it absolutely won't be my last!

I had a question after ordering and they responded almost immediately and their service was incredible (as always).

I have been eyeing up the forest green leather for a long while and it's honestly even more beautiful in person! I have it filled with four fountain pens, a iPad Mini, a Moleskine notebook and my airpods and it still zippers closed and fits everything well. It is the most perfect addition to my collection and I know I'll be using it for many years to come.

I have had my eye on a folio for about six months, wanting and needing something a little more organized than my passport wallet. Being a returning customer of Galen, I always have extremely high expectations, and as always they exceed them. The burnt orange coloration is rich and deep, there is a place for everything I carry on my day to day, the quality is just phenomenal. I love that it can hold a A5 book or pad, there are multiple slots for notes, cards, cash, or whatever you need to stow away. I personally removed the removable pen holder because my everyday pad is so thick it created a bit of tension with it filled and included, but as I work those pages down I can definitely see putting it back in there. Galen is the epitomy of quality and care when it comes to their product.

I love this cover but using a Leuchtturm1917 hardcover notebook and a couple of TWSBI pens made the seam give way a little on the side. It's not a huge deal and it's still very secure. The pens also left an indent i the notebook cover - also not a huge deal. I now use this for a commonplace book and I don't keep the pens in it. I'm glad they now have the deeper version.

I just received A5 notebook folio (ch brown). It exceeds my expectation for its quality and the texture of the leather.
I am waiting for my second order with great anticipation.

I was searching a case for A5 bullet journal, did a lot of online research, Galen leather popped up. I also asked my friends and all recommended the brand. So I bought this one as a present for myself. I expected long shipment, surprisingly it came quicker than I thought. The folio is exquisite and well made. It fits perfectly for my A5 hardcover bullet journal, beloved pens and stickers. I love it so much that I bought second one: expansi A5 folio for my hubby to give to me as Christmas present. Love them both.

This was something I wanted more than needed, and I absolutely love it! The pockets, the space, it's awesome! I just haven't figured out what to put in it yet. If you are considering buying it, just do it!

Beautiful and top quality just as presented online but only better. Already want another product from Galen

Love this thing, spent years before I could finally justify the price. The only issue I have is that my iPad mini barely fits, and wouldn’t if it was in a case. Either need a slimmer pad or needs an extra cm or 2 to make it fit comfortably. It strains the zipper when inside.

Geweldig leder, sterke rits, vele mogelijkheden om in te delen. Goede kwaliteit 😃

I CANNOT overstate how much I love my new folio. The feel of the crazy horse leather is absolutely divine. I love all of the pockets and bands, the weighty, smooth zipper, the color, the way the pocket for your notebook is split to carry a standard notebook or a legal pad, the way the leather will over time show its scuffs, the minimal raw edge of the leather that doesn’t have a coating that will peel, the packaging and customer service; I could go on and on. It’s supple, not too thick, and have I mentioned how soft the leather feels?? I found a phone case from Galen Leather on sale at an authorized retailer and immediately purchased it because I wanted to never let go of my new folio and that was a great compromise. After a couple of weeks, the case is already feeling just right in my hand and my oils from constantly holding my phone have only made it richer.
I have lots of leather products from lots of companies, but nothing has screamed “lifelong craftsmanship” quite like the products I own from Galen Leather.
I currently have mine loaded with a Stalogy 365 notebook (I don’t recommend anything thicker than that), blotter paper, many sheets of stickers, short ruler, petite adhesive runner, pen-shaped scissors, several bookmarks, a large clip (if attached to the notebook), small acrylic charm, Midori d-clip mini paperclips (it fits PERFECTLY in a band), several business cards, Kaweco sport (a pocket pen), two Esterbrook Esties (a thicker pen), Uniball P-one, and two Mildliners. I still think I have plenty of room for more things. My only criticism is that I wish it could hold a thicker notebook, but it can hold my Stalogy and that’s enough for me! The Galen Leather Tamoe River notebook (the one with the black cover, not the leather one) is a smidgen thicker and it’s a bit of a squish to zip it up. Keep in mind this is also with a chunkier-than-advertised notebook and some chunky pens in there, not your typical Pilot G-2 or Uniball Signo. This also wouldn’t be a problem if I just carried around two pens in the bands instead of the removable four-pen holder.
Anyway, have I made enough lists yet? Do I need to make more to convince you to support this business? Because you should. I was worried about the price but every penny is worth it, both for this folio and the smaller A6 Field Notes 5-pen case I got. If you need an excuse to justify it, please blame me haha.