Leather Notebook | Journal
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As plain as its name: a leather cover and lined pages. The Leather Notebook is a leather-bound A5 journal with 80 lined sheets, and it is undated, so you start on page one whenever you feel like it rather than in January. Brown, green or black, with free name embossing on the cover.
Leather-Bound A5 Notebook Features
80 lined sheets
There are 80 sheets, 160 pages of ruled paper. Lines are the reason handwriting
stays level on a page and a page of notes stays readable a month later. A5 is the size that works
both on a desk and in a bag.
Undated, so nothing is wasted
No printed dates anywhere. Start it in March, stop for six weeks, pick it up again in May: no
crossed out spreads, no guilt about the pages you skipped. A dated planner bought in June is half
wasted before you open it.
A bound leather cover
The cover is genuine leather, bound to the book, with the embossed salamander on
it. That is what separates it from a card-covered notebook: it does not soften and curl at the
corners after two weeks in a bag, it darkens and takes on a patina instead.
Free name embossing
Your name is laser embossed into the cover, free. Give the name with your order.
It is the cheapest way we know to turn a notebook into a gift that will not be handed on.
Notebook Dimensions and Material
Brown is warm and classic, green darker and less expected, black flat and formal. All three are genuine leather with the natural grain visible on the surface, and all three darken with use. Inside, plain ruled paper and no printing beyond the lines.
Full-grain leather: the topmost, densest-fibered layer of the hide, its surface never sanded or thinned. Over the years it darkens rather than wears out, and the small scratches of daily use largely disappear when you rub them with a finger.
| Cover | Bound full-grain calfskin |
|---|---|
| Tanning | Semi-vegetable tanning method |
| Size | A5, approx. 8.3" x 5.9" (21 x 15 cm) |
| Paper | 80 sheets, lined |
| Dating | Undated, use it any year |
| Refillable | No, the book is bound |
| Name embossing | Free, laser, on the cover |
| Colors | Brown, Green, Black |
| Production | Handmade |
Who It Is For
- People who keep daily notes, plans and meeting records
- People who write better on ruled paper
- Anyone giving a notebook that should still be around in five years
An honest limit: the pages are lined and undated, which means there is no weekly or monthly calendar template in it; it is a notebook that works as a planner, not a structured diary. It is also bound, so the paper cannot be replaced: when the 80 sheets are full, the book is full. If you want to keep the same leather for years and change the paper, the A5 Leather Journal is a refillable cover with blank pages instead. And a personalized cover cannot be returned for a change of mind.
How to Pair the Notebook
- If you want blank and refillable: the A5 Leather Journal holds two replaceable blank notebooks in a cover you keep.
- Keep a pen with it: the Leather Pencase or the Suede Pencase keeps a decent pen where the notebook is.
- The Semender pairing: a few applications of Semender Leather Balm a year and the cover ages the way you want it to.
Notebook Care
- Wipe it with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Never use chemical cleaners on leather
- The leather darkens and gains character over time. That is not a flaw, it is patina
- Apply leather balm a few times a year so the cover stays supple
- Do not force it flat open at the spine on the first day. A bound book relaxes on its own over the first weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the pages lined or blank?
Lined. All 80 sheets are ruled, which keeps handwriting level and makes a page of notes easier to read later. If you want blank pages instead, the A5 Leather Journal is completely unlined.
Is it dated?
No, it is undated. There are no printed days or dates, so you start whenever you want, pause, and carry on without losing pages. It does not matter what month you buy it in, and it does not expire at the end of a year.
Can I have my name on the cover?
Yes, and it is free. The name is laser embossed into the leather, so it is part of the cover rather than printed on it. Give the name with your order. Note that a personalized piece cannot be returned for a change of mind.
Can I replace the paper when it is finished?
No. This one is bound, so the cover and the paper are a single book. If replacing the paper matters to you, the A5 Leather Journal is a cover with two replaceable notebooks inside; that is the refillable version of the same idea.
Which color should I choose?
Brown is warm and classic and shows patina the most, green is darker and less common, black is flat and formal. All three are genuine leather and all three darken with use, so the choice is only about how you want it to look on the first day.
A plain leather cover and a ruled page: there is not much else to say about it, which is the point.
How can I track my order?
When your order ships, we email you a shipping confirmation with your tracking number and a tracking link. You also get an email at every stage until it reaches you. You can check the status any time on our Track My Order page, or under your account if you signed in when you ordered.
These emails go automatically to the email address entered with the order, and we can't stop them for a single order. If you are sending a gift and want to keep the surprise, enter your own email address and phone number at checkout.
When will my order ship, and when will it arrive?
Each piece is prepared after you order: your order is prepared and shipped within 6 business days, then it is usually delivered within 3-5 business days. The dates for your order are shown on the product page before you buy. Weekends and public holidays are not counted.
Orders ship with UPS, FedEx or DHL. We email your tracking number on the day your order ships. A parcel doesn't always leave the carrier's facility right away, so the tracking may take a little while to show movement; please check again later.
How much is shipping?
The shipping cost for your order is shown at checkout before you pay, and most orders ship free. There are no extra shipping charges after you pay.
Do you accept returns and cancellations?
Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to request a return of a piece without personalization; it must come back unused, in its original condition and packaging. Pieces stamped with a name are made for one person, so as stated in our Refund Policy they can't be canceled, returned or exchanged. To start a return or a cancellation, write to us at contact@semender.info or through our contact page.
How do I personalize my order?
On the product page, type the name you want in the "Add the name you want stamped (optional)" box below the color options. Name stamping is free. The limit is 5 to 18 characters depending on the piece, spaces included, and the counter in the box shows each piece's limit.
All letters A to Z, the numbers 0-9, ❤ and the marks ( ) . - & @ / can be stamped; other marks and emoji can't. Logos are stamped only on corporate bulk orders. Names are stamped in capital letters, 6 mm (about 1/4 in) tall. Personalized pieces can't be canceled, returned or exchanged.
For the full details, see our Personalization Guide.
Is your leather real?
Yes. Our leather pieces are made from full-grain calfskin, semi-vegetable tanned. On our waxed canvas models, leather is used together with waxed canvas. The leather darkens and gains character as you use it.
What the labels on leather actually mean is explained in Full-Grain, Top-Grain and Genuine Leather.
My order is a gift. What should I do?
Write your message in the order note on the cart page and we add it to your order. To make the gift extra special, add a wooden gift box from the product page, choose one of our ready-made gift sets, or put several pieces together on Build Your Own Gift Set.
How do I care for leather, and how often?
Leather is a natural material: every piece can carry different tones and marks, it darkens as you use it, and it can scratch in everyday use. These scratches, and marks left by water, can be treated with our Leather Balm.
To use the balm, first wipe the piece with a damp cloth and let it dry completely. Take a small amount on your finger or a soft cloth, work it into the leather in small circles, and wipe off the excess. If it's your first time, try it on a small hidden area; the balm can darken the leather slightly at first, which is normal.
Once a month is enough for a piece you carry every day, and every two to three months for pieces you use less. For stains, see What to Try on a Leather Stain.
How can I contact you?
Email us at contact@semender.info or use the form on our contact page. We reply within 3 business days, usually sooner. If it's about an order, adding your order number helps us answer faster.
- Personalization is free.
- Up to 18 characters can be stamped on this piece (spaces included).
- Letters A to Z, numbers 0-9, ❤ and ( ) . - & @ / can be stamped; other symbols and emoji cannot. Logo stamping is for corporate bulk orders only (contact us).
- Stamping is done in capital letters, 6 mm (about 1/4 in) tall. If you type in lowercase, it is converted for you.
- Dates can be stamped too (e.g. 09.20.2026, 10 characters). For a longer message, use the "Add order note" field in your cart; your note is included with your order.
- Please check the stamping text in your cart before you check out.
- Note: Personalized items cannot be canceled, returned or exchanged.
For every detail, see the Personalization Guide. Questions? Get in touch.
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