I love my Galen Crazy Horse Leather cover and wallet insert. The passport size is great for EDC. The quality and craftsmanship is incredible.
I’ve been looking for inks similar to Iroshizuku Tsutsuji for a while with limited success. I think Akkerman #12 Mauritshuis Magenta is it :) depends on pen and nib, but seems close enough to use as permanent substitute for the discontinued Iroshizuku Tsutsuji. and yes! what an ingenious bottle!
reminds me of Diamine Royal Blue or similar bright but vibrant blue. pleasant difference and fresher to look at compared to regular standard blue inks. the marble based temporary ink reservoir system is great!
okay so it is the Darkpop Purpur.
anyways a refreshing bluer (coler tone), almost violet shade of purple, compared to many thick but warmer redder versions of purple on most inks. did I mention the ingenious ink bottle with 2 reservoirs? not exactly separate reservoirs, but a main and an upper sub reservoir separated by a loose glass mrable. brilliant design really!
I have several Galen notebook covers and pen cases. This A6 Slim cover is another wonderful example of the pride and workmanship you can expect from Galen.
I ordered the product late on a Saturday evening, and it arrived 3 days later to the East Coast USA …over a holiday weekend!
Awesome! Keep up the great work
I can’t believe I spent so many years without this! It is perfect, I take it everywhere and I get such great compliments about it.
The Galen Leather pen sleeve is simple, elegant, and very well made. It feels sturdy without being bulky, and the leather has that warm, natural character that makes it feel personal right away.
The orange color is beautiful in person: rich, cheerful, and distinctive without being too loud. It also contrasts wonderfully with the blue tones of the Leonardo Onda Blue, making the whole set feel carefully chosen.
The sleeve holds the pen securely while still being easy to use. It gives just the right amount of protection for carrying a nice fountain pen without hiding it away in something overly complicated.
Verdict: a lovely little accessory.
Practical, beautifully made, full of character, and a perfect companion for the Leonardo.
P.W. Akkerman Shocking Blue is a gorgeous, vibrant blue ink with real presence. It is not a dull office blue at all — it has depth, brightness, and a rich personality on the page.
The color feels like a perfect match for my Leonardo Onda Blue: lively, elegant, and expressive without becoming too loud. On good paper, it looks especially beautiful, with a strong, saturated blue tone that makes writing feel more special.
Flow is excellent. In a 1.1 mm stub nib, it feels smooth, generous, and well-lubricated, helping the pen glide nicely across the page. The ink really shows off the character of the nib and gives the writing a bold, satisfying look.
And of course, the Akkerman bottle is part of the pleasure. It is beautiful, practical, and feels like a proper writing object, not just a container.
Verdict: a stunning blue ink.
Rich, lively, smooth, and perfectly suited to an expressive fountain pen. A beautiful choice.
Quick review of the Leonardo Momento Magico Onda Blue GT
My first impression: the photos really don’t do this pen justice. The blue and white resin is much more alive in person, with deep, almost liquid reflections. It has a beautiful balance of elegance and personality — bright, expressive, and a little flamboyant, but never too much.
The build feels solid and refined, and the gold trim works beautifully with the blue tones. It has a real vintage charm while still feeling modern and fresh.
The 1.1 mm stub nib is the real star: incredibly smooth, generous, and well-fed. It gives lovely line variation without being difficult or fussy. Even though the nib is quite wide, the pen remains very pleasant and usable for actual writing.
Overall, this is a joyful, expressive, and very satisfying fountain pen. For my first Leonardo, I’m genuinely delighted.
Absolutely love all of the Galen Leather products, but this is one of my favorites. Incredible craftsmanship and beautifully designed, I purchased two of these to hold my newfound passion of fountain pen collecting. Gorgeous leather, exceptional quality stitching throughout. These will last a lifetime and I’m so proud to show them to others and to support the history and legacy of the leatherwork trade by buying from Galen Leather. If I ever find myself in Istanbul, you can bet my first stop will be at Galen Leather!
The quality of the leather is exceptional. I converted the passport cover into a cover for my inbox notebook, added an elastic band on the outside, and I can use up to 3 notebooks. It turned out great. That's exactly what I need for my day to day inbox.
I’m genuinely impressed with this leather pen case. The leather quality is exceptional, you can immediately tell from both the texture and the amazing genuine leather smell when you open it. It feels premium, well-crafted, and durable. I also chose the personalization option, which I really liked. The engraving looks great and adds a classy touch, even if I found it slightly large compared to the size of the case itself. Personally, I use it to store my Carène Ballpoint and Fountain Pen, and they fit perfectly inside. The Ballpoint model is a bit smaller, but both pens are held securely and comfortably. Overall, it’s a beautiful and elegant pen case that I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a stylish way to protect their pens.
Great customer service! I had received the wrong size but Yunus quickly sent the correct one right away.
American composition notebooks are different size than the more popular Moleskin notebooks. So I was happy to find that Galen makes a leather cover big enough for them. And the covers are beautiful, simple and practical. Plus it keeps pencils, pens, rulers, notes and seed packets together in one place when I am out in my garden.
Simple, beautiful and practical. Keeps all my pocket notebooks together along with a pen. Then I can take pen and notebook out at same time, without rummaging in my bag for a pen.
Absolute perfect! Love the standard of workmanship and the practicality of it. I am using a TN size notebook in it.
My husband bought me this in navy and I love it!!! Very well made! Beautiful leather. And it can hold 3 pocket pens!
I have been using my notebook cover from Galen Leather for a month now and I am not only very happy that I choose to by this product, but I am really impressed by the quality and how practical it is!
I could not recommend this product or Galen Leather more. This is as close to perfection as one can hope for from real handmade products.
I just received my order a few days ago. I could not wait for it to arrive. The leather cover is so beautiful, and very well made. I learned of Galen via an independent stationer, Vanness1938, where I ordered a leather pen case, which is gorgeous. My experience with Galen was nothing but perfect. I am so pleased with my purchases, and will be placing another order very soon. Galen really shows appreciation to its customers, everything went smoothly. Initially, I was hesitant to place an order because of stories that I read of shipping companies adding surprise steep fees because of the political situation of the ever-changing tariff rules. Galen spelled out everything. There were no unpleasant tariff surprises. I will recommend them to people. Thank you for such beautiful, well-made products. Always support independent businesses, they care about their products and their customers!!!
A beautiful pen! I wanted this pants for quite a long time. It did not disappoint.
This is my second Kilk Celestial from Galen Leather. I love these pens! The resin is so pretty, with great depth and chatoyancy. I got the italic medium nib which I think gives great line variation, but is easier to use than either a stub or flex nib. I already have my eye on a third Kilk (that might be this year's Mother's Day gift).
On top of all that, Galen customer service is great. Customs here in the US messed up, and Fed Ex needed additional info before my pen could be released. Galen had already sent me the paperwork that solved the problem way back when they acknowledged my order. They warned me that Customs might be a problem and they sent me proof that they had already complied with the requirements. I forwarded that proof, and the problem was solved. Would it be better if my government hadn't decided to tariff everything under the sun and then screw up the bureaucratic process too? Yes. But Galen did their part. There shouldn't have been any problem at all. Since there was (through no fault of mine or Galen's) I'm really glad that they made it easy to prove that the tariff had already been paid. Otherwise, I'm sure either I would have had to pay it (again) or Fed Ex wouldn't have delivered the pen.
Galen provides quality products and Becks them up with great service. Thank you!
Nothing short of just pure excellence. The quality of it is impeccable, the joy of carrying it is immeasurable and its usefulness needs to elaboration.
But the cherry on top is how I received it. It came with a handwritten letter along with some other goodies that just fit the vibe.
Definitely making the wife get something from here and using this case as life long companion.
This pen, with a CSI/Briod nib, is a very smooth writer and so very pretty to look at. It is easy to fill with ink with a piston filler, has very smooth starts and is very well balanced without posting. This is the third Kilk/Galen collaboration that I own. I highly recommend this brand! This pen is in the middle of the picture.
To my travelers notebook. I was going to use it for my hobonichi but this is better to stuff things in.
I ordered the Galen x Fine Writing International Pencket in amber specifically because it offered non-standard nibs like this medium italic I chose. The rose gold plating is very pretty, and it writes just like i hoped when I bought it.
I wanted something with some line variation and this nib did not disappoint! I love how it feels when writing and it makes my handwriting look so much nicer!
My order shipped pretty quickly and arrived well-packaged as always.
Thank you Galen Leather for providing such wonderful nib options. I appreciate you and all the wonderful items you make and sell!
This is a great quality leather wallet for my EDC. Fast shipping and great quality.
