1870 Marbled Notebook - Molten Lava - TR Blank Paper - A5

$45.00 USD

Also Available In: Molten Lava

Introducing our new, 1870 Marble collection. This collection was inspired by 18th-century marbled papers and features hardcover notebooks made of Tomoe River paper. These notebooks are designed to be functional and have a flat-lay feature similar to our Everydaybooks.

We have gone through several prototypes to ensure the highest quality and functionality, and we are proud to say that we have successfully created the 1870 Marble collection. A blank notebook in A5 size. It features the stunning fountain pen-friendly Tomoe River Paper. This blank journal is perfect as a standalone travel notebook for recording all your special memories and ideas, or as a refill for our best-selling Leather Notebook Covers and A5 journal covers. It's quite possibly one of the best journals for fountain pens.


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Our specially crafted black 1870 Marble notebook is made of Tomoe River 52 gsm white paper, known as the best fountain pen-friendly paper. Each notebook contains 400 pages and is hand-bound with traditional bookbinding techniques. If you're looking for a stylish blank page notebook, then this is the one for you. You can even choose the leather color of your choice including the ever-popular, timeless, and stylish black journal. Specs

  • Completely flat-lay
  • Comes in a magnetic closure cardboard box.
  • Hand-bound from Tomoe River 52 gsm white paper
  • Blank paper
  • 200 sheets (400 pages)
  • Includes grid and lined guides
  • Includes blotter (also can be used as a writing mat for comfortable writing)
  • 145 x 210 mm (5,70 x 8,26 inches)

Tomoe River Paper

 

The 52gsm paper is incredibly thin, and very fountain pen friendly. This paper shows off the sheen and shimmer in inks unlike any other paper can do.

 

Our Tomoe River paper is the same Tomoe River paper that's used in the Hobonichi Techo. We use the same 52 gsm paper as the Hobonichi.

 

Fountain pen enthusiasts who favor shading ink, those that create subtle color gradations as ink is laid on the paper, will appreciate how the paper shows off subtle color variations. Sheening inks also perform well as pools of color will sit on the surface of the paper and when dry will create the reflective look so many fountain pen users love. It’s important to be patient and let the paper fully dry to prevent smudging, especially when using sheening or metallic inks. Click here to read our blog post about Tomoe River Paper.

 

Tomoe River Paper Writing Samples

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For the guide sheets, thanks to the Well-Appointed Desk.For the images, thanks to the @writetomeoften.

A5 Notebook Size

At half the size of the A4, A5 sized notebooks are very popular as journals, daily or monthly diaries. The size makes them easy to carry while still allowing lots of space.

Customer Reviews

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Robert B. (San Antonio, US)
The Galen leather and the 1870 Journal

This is an amazing leather company. I have ordered many things from them. The items I have ordered are all shipped and are in great condition upon delivery. They always send a few extra gifts with each order.

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Alan-Michael W. (New Albany, US)
Fantastic quality.

So I have a lot of journals, but this one is the tops. I've tested several inks and the like to see what the paper's bleed through tolerances are, and basically if you're not using rubber stamps or alcohol markers or (for some reason) the markers they use to write on skin during surgery, you're gonna be alright. I've been cautious about using it because I don't want to fill it up with my garbage but honestly if I don't do something it's gonna be 50% fakemon and 50% ink tests.

It comes with a sample of leather. Not sure what I'm supposed to do with it, but it's soft. I'd buy a jacket made out of it. Especially if it isn't vegan. If I had one criticism, the magnetic closing mechanism is in a separate case that is easy to lose optically and also not as durable as I'd like. I'll need to get some of those metal book corner thingies when it wears out completely. But I don't feel like the "closing mechanism" is a problem with any good solutions, so having the option to just not have it is best.

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A. K. (Hamburg, DE)
Beautiful in both colors

I ordered both colors of this notebook and couldn't say which one is more beautiful. The quality is great too. Definitely worth the money.

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Pamela T. (McDonough, US)
Beautiful to look at and use

I’m so happy to have received this gorgeous book! My preferred size is A5 and with blank Tomoe River Paper! This is perfect! It feels so soft and is beautiful to write in as well. Thank you Galen Leather

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Dave B.
Note Book 📖

I enjoy journaling in the note book & the quality of paper of book.

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RuthO (Melbourne, AU)
Not just a notebook. A work of art.

I ordered both the Molten Lava and the 1870 Marbled Notebook - Ocean Waves - TR Blank Paper - A5 notebooks.
I opened the Ocean Waves first and thought it was the best ever … until I opened the Molten Lava.
Superb - absolutely amazing.

Please don’t buy one. I want them all!

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RuthO (Melbourne, AU)
Ocean waves 5 Stars

1870 Marbled Notebook - Ocean Waves - TR Blank Paper - A5
So so beautiful.
Of courses all the Galen Notebooks are wonderful but this and its red partner are in league of their own.
Can you call a notebook sumptuous?

This is.

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Karolen D. (Sedona, US)
Beautiful book

The covers of these 1870 books are actually like a marbled suede leather, not marbled paper as I assumed from the product photos. The covers are so amazingly velvety soft. I can't wait to start writing in them.

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Bette J.L. (Birmingham, US)
Very substantial notebook

This notebook is truly a bound volume. Based on the price, it should be!! Extremely well bound. I selected one of both colors. Now I must determine for what special application I want to use this “real book”. Way too nice for everyday.

Most of the items are handmade to order and usually take a minimum of 1-2 weeks to dispatch. Out of stock items mean, not in the production cycle and generally re-stocking in a few weeks. You can subscribe to the in-stock notification on the product page. Good things take time. We appreciate your patience!

Shipping

  • We ship worldwide. All items are sent via our shipping partners UPS/Fedex. Your items may need to be signed for upon receipt.

  • Due to security reasons, we cannot ship to PO boxes.

  • Some items are ready for shipment in our workshop, located in Istanbul. In stock items dispatch within 6-7 working days after payment has cleared using our shipping partners, UPS & FedEx. If the item is not in stock, then we will need to make your order.

  • Deliveries to USA addresses will take 3-4 days. For the UK and Europe, 2-3 days. To Australia, 6-7 days. For the rest of the world, expect a maximum of 7 working days. Plus production times.

  • Buyers are responsible for customs duties. There are no additional taxes for goods being delivered to the USA.
  • European Union : New rules after 1 July 2021; we charged VAT for orders up to 150€. It means no hidden or extra customs  fees during the delivery. Orders more than 150€ subject to customs same as before. 
  • UK : Orders are subject to VAT. Around %20 percent. + courier fees.
  • Brazil: Due to high taxes, we suggest to use a redirecting service like Regarding redirecting services, I've been using fishisfast.com
  • Most countries, except the USA, are subject to VAT (value added tax) and customs duties. These are the responsibility of the recipient. Since rates vary by country and by what was ordered.
  • Shipping fees are automatically calculated during the checkout process. See your checkout for shipping options. As an example, a small journal's shipping fee starts at US$9.80.
  • HS Tariff Code for Leather Goods 420221 (You can check your country import regulations with this code)

Returns - Cancellations

  • Items (except personalized items) can be returned for a full refund within 7 days of receipt. Buyer is responsible for the Shipping costs. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have before placing an order.
  • Due to all items are made to order, after receiving your order, we immideatly start to make your items. We don't accept cancellations/changes after orders placed.

Embossed Monogram

  • Products suitable for personalization, are shown on the product pages.It is and additional option.
  • Currently, we can't customize the wooden items.
  • If you want a monogram option on your item please select it from choose box at the right side of the page.
  • The Monogram default position will be on the front right bottom corner. Up to 3 characters. 
  • Up to 3 characters you can personalize your item with ; A....Z Capital letters    0....9 numbers    . , & ! # - _ @ / : * punctuation.
  • Font and height, the default for this listing is Times New Roman, 1 cm high, same as the lead picture.

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