This Expansion folio is brilliant! It can hold so much especially when on the go. Everything about this product feels amazing. Most of all nothing beats their customer service. They are a ray of sunshine company that goes above and beyond to make the customer happy. Will always be one of my favorite places to shop. Thank you.
The blue of my cover is BEAUTIFUL. It's a bit stiff but I'm sure that will wear off in time. Also, it seems like something was spilled on the inside of my cover because it feels very stiff and it has a stain. Dye maybe? I took one star because the stain make it look two toned on the inside.
Excellent quality - zipper works perfect. Just big enough to tuck in my pocket and hold my Gerber multitool and a 90mm Coast PX22 flashlight.
I take my folio everywhere with me, it fits an exceptional amount of stationery stuff and for me this is my perfect fit. The leather is beautiful and will age and patina, the zipper is strong and everything is kept safe inside. I can store it into my backpack and it comes travelling everywhere with me.
I was looking for a small wallet and this one is perfect. It holds many cards and cash.
So pretty and functional. I look forward to using it daily.
I bought CH Ocean blue. The color is deeper than I expected but I still love it.
I loved this hobonichi weeks holder so much as a second I returned to the site and purchased the full price version. This is my new wallet and weeks holder in one. The holder is sewn so perfectly the case holds its form and feels as firm as a book. The silver gray crazy horse is the perfect neutral to use with black or brown handbags. The back pocket fits a fields notebook for grocery lists or common place information. The case is as smooth as an ice skating rink! So beautiful.
The leather quality is so incredible! How can I explain the excitement I feel when your products are delivered? It is so beautiful every piece is sewn to perfection and thick rich texture. I have become a leather snob. Other companies charge twice as much and use thin dry leather. This A5 fits in my purse and protects my sketches perfectly. I can pull off the road grab my leather A5 case and just start sketching. My pencils and waterbrush ready to go. The eraser band fits my travel watercolor case. Love it!
I’ve had my eye on this beautiful writing box for quite some time. I browsed through various options online, many of which were truly vintage but often didn’t quite fit what I was looking for. After much thought, I decided to treat myself and make the purchase from my favorite store – Galen Leather.
As always, Galen Leather didn’t disappoint. I’ve discovered so many unique and inspiring items through them, and this writing box is no exception. Even though it has a tiny, barely noticeable imperfection, I don’t regret this purchase at all. On the contrary, it makes it feel even more authentic and lived-in — like something that will be a part of my daily rituals for years to come.
I’ve already filled it with my fountain pens, my favorite notebook (in a Galen Leather cover, of course), and other cherished stationery. It’s now my little creative corner — something that brings me joy every time I open it.
While my colleagues may not share my love for analog tools and beautiful writing gear, I couldn’t be happier. Thank you, Galen Leather, for once again brightening my life with craftsmanship, soul, and inspiration.
This Galen Leather A5 cover is fantastic. High-quality craftsmanship with the leather and strong, wide elastic bands. It fits a 120g Leuchtturm1917 notebook very well. I use fountain pens, so the thicker paper is a necessity. Have received many compliments for it in the short time I have been using it. Slots are great for business cards. It's very utilitarian for a minimalist user. It could fit a lot more in it, but I'm happy for what it does and the nice extra touch to the 1917. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great personalized A5 cover.
I have no idea why this desk pad is described as a second, as it is absolutely perfect on my desk. Lovely surface for writing and helps me keep my desk much tidier.
I absolutely love everything about this bag! The green leather is beautiful, and I’m really looking forward to seeing how it ages and develops character over time.
It comes with a slim zippered wallet inside, which has card slots — super convenient! There’s also enough room for my phone, lip balm, and a few other essentials, so I’m very happy with the size.
It includes two straps: one shorter one for using it as a pouch, and a longer adjustable one for wearing it as a shoulder bag. The longer strap is still a bit too long for me, but I’ve customized it a little to make it work.
Thank you so much for such a lovely product — I’m so happy with my purchase!
I bought this to complete my pen storage and it joins the violet and ocean blue zippered cases. The quality is again wonderful, and the only reason why this should be in the Seconds section - as far as I can see - is a tiny blue line on the outside.
I've been extremely happy with these cases and was stoked to find the colour I wanted for a reduced price here. It's a beautiful as the others I have.
This is a beautiful Desk Pad for good value. It covers half my desk, which is what I wanted.
I guess the second grade rating in this case was because of uneven dye distribution and some "folds" in the surface. Also, there's a small blue ink line. I love the tactile feel of the uneven leather, which only the upper part of the pad displays. I haven't yet greased the leather, but I guess some of the colour will even out afterwards.
I'm very happy with this purchase! I also love the element of surprise of ordering from the Seconds section.
Convenient and well-built. Looks good on any desk. A+
This Field Notes in Crazy Horse Brown has all the beauty and function I wanted in a personal keeper. Quality is delivered (I have multiple products from this company) and cherish each and every one of them. I just love this company to deliver a product that becomes a keepsake. Additionally, all the lovely packaging details make these packages a delight to receive.
I ordered the Yu-Sari notebook to try out the paper I’d heard many good things about. The paper is uniquely beautiful to experience, I’m so happy I have it and grateful I’ve been able to try it. The only thing I “missed” was the size; I didn’t check the dimensions before ordering, so it turned out a bit bigger than I expected. Still, I’ll use it and treasure it for my university notes.
The order arrived quickly with FedEx, which was really fast considering the distance. The company is incredible, they included many sweet little gifts that pleasantly surprised me, especially since this was my first order from the site.
Thank you, Galen Leather, for doing such amazing work!
This is my 2nd 20 pen case from Galen Leather . I can keep my pens together, protected in such a luxurious leather case . I also like the leather page that protects against the pens hitting each other when closed .
Love this pen case!!! It’s so gorgeous!!! Perfect home for my pens. Thanks Galen brilliant products
Took me a while to take the plunge but so glad I did. It gonna be a forever treasure
Perfect for journaling, planning or keeping track! Each piece tells its own story. And that beautiful patina? Amazing!
I ordered these notebook covers for gift baskets for my employers to gift. I wanted the items to be high quality and something people would want to use/keep. Galen Leathers understood the assignment. (They also come in a variety of beautiful colors.)
This box is absolutely perfect. Perhaps I am biased , as I think everything from Galen Leather is fantastic.
The construction and quality of this box is second to none.
Thank you Galen Leather!
My dear husband knows that I love all things Galen leather - I have at least 7 folios & notebook covers, leather totes and zippered pouches - and I especially put each new Hobonichi journal in my A5 zippered folio every January. I am an art journaler, so my Hobo is used for writing and painting, sketching and collage. It gets fat & chunky. Having pens, a ruler, stickers in the folio is such a plus, but by May or June, my Hobo is too fat, and I have to remove the pens and pen holder. Yet, he saw the new ocean blue color and surprised me with a new folio for my birthday in January regardless.. And then the next week, my girlfriend came over to visit WITH the NEW Expansi version. In ocean blue. OMGeee! To have another inch of space is EVERYTHING and more. I have a GOOD man, because he then ordered me the Expansi in ocean blue (which is also the name of my Bengal cat in Japanese, Umi Ao, LOL) Would I still want yet another inch of space. Yep! (Hint, hint) But I am so happy to have my precious journal housed in such a bespoke and lavish manner. Thank you for non-stop attention to quality and detail, Galen. I remain loyal and will continue to refer you to every person I can. As an artist, I applaud the craftsmanship you give to your clients. You’re my favorite.
