COSMETIC SECOND - This item is fully functional but has small cosmetic blemishes. It isn't good enough to warrant full price, but is much too good for the trash can. The Natural Pueblo exterior cover has a handful of small scratches and small dark dirt spots. Keeping Natural Pueblo pristine through the entire build process is challenging. Pueblo is medium-firmness vacchetta leather that naturally develops a beautiful patina over time. In this case, I would consider the subtle imperfections to be a head-start on the patina journey. A good price for a good piece. Please examine listing photos carefully and feel free to contact me with any questions.
Provide elegant, rugged everyday protection to your pocket notebook with full grain Italian Veg-Tan leather that develops a beautiful patina over time. Additional features support use as a daily wallet or travel wallet. The design is crafted to keep your notebook or Passport, pen, cards, cash or tickets in one handy, compact package while still slipping into a back pocket. Everything is secured with a brass snap. Unsnap the closure flap, open it like a book, and everything is within easy reach.
The Everglades National Park Edition Notebook Cover features premium Italian leathers in colors and textures inspired by the artwork on the cover of the included Field Notes notebook. The cover art is by Mike Tabie and was created in coordination with the The Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series.
Leathers: Natural Pueblo, Olive Pueblo, Aquamarine Vivid, White Vivid
Features/Construction
-Sturdy 5 oz exterior; interior trimmed with 3 oz leather to reduce bulk.
- Notebook slot fits 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" notebooks such as Field Notes or Moleskine or passports.
-2 card slots with pocket behind for cash, receipts, tickets, etc.
-Built in Pen loop accomodates clipped pens up to 7/16" or 11.5mm
-Brass snap closure.
-Matching Field Notes notebook and pen included.
- Elegant, refined design
-Hand saddle-stitched
-Edges meticulously sanded, beveled, and burnished.
Dimensions: Notebook cover (closed and loaded): 4 ½” x 6”. Included Field Notes notebook: 3 ½” x 5 ½”
About the leathers used:
Pueblo
Pueblo is a traditional Italian veg tan that undergoes a special milling and finishing process to create its signature rustic, matte surface. The unique texture gives projects a soft, hand-rubbed feel that develops into a rich patina over time. Pueblo Vegetable Tanned Leather comes from the Badalassi Carlo Tannery in Tuscany, Italy. They are well known for their traditional methods of vegetable tanning with tree barks that go back 100's of years. Badalassi Carlo is a member of the exclusive Pelle Vegatale Consortium certifying they tan leather using the strict traditional vegetal methods.
Vivid is a unique full grain leather made with a special vegetable tannage that allows for brighter colors. The vivid and unique colors are dyed through and have a nice matte finish. This article is a vachetta leather, meaning it is made with more oils and waxes to give a nice balance of firm and supple. Vivid is tanned lbythe La Bretagna Tannery in Tuscany, Italy. They are well known for their traditional methods of vegetable tanning with tree barks that go back 100's of years. La Bretagna is a member of the Pelle Vegatale Consortium that ensure leather is tanned using the traditional vegetal methods