A leather notepad that arrives with the pen already on it. The
Gilded Leather Notebook is a top-opening pad, the reporter shape rather than a
book that opens sideways, with a full-grain leather cover, 80 sheets and a black
Semender pen included. You can have a gilded initial pressed onto the cover.
Brown or black.
Gilded Leather Notepad Features
The pen comes with it
A black Semender pen is included and it clips to the elastic at the top of the
pad, so the two travel together. A notepad without a pen is half a tool, and this is the half
people usually forget.
Top-opening, 80 sheets
The pad opens upward, the way a reporter's or a steno pad does: you flip the page
over the top rather than turning it sideways. That is what makes it usable standing up, in one
hand, which a bound book is not. There are 80 sheets, 160 pages.
A gilded initial, if you want one
Choose a letter from A to Z and it is pressed onto the cover in gold. It is a
small thing that turns a notepad into someone's notepad. If you would rather have a plain cover,
choose the no-lettering option and it arrives without it.
Real leather, and you can smell it
The cover is full-grain calfskin. It darkens and takes on a patina over the
years, which a card or plastic-covered pad never does; it also smells like leather when you open
the box, which is a large part of why it works as a gift.
Notepad Dimensions and Material
Brown reads warm and classic, black flat and formal, and on both the natural grain of the hide
shows on the surface. The front carries a small area for the gilded monogram and there is contrast
stitching along the edge.
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.
Gilded Leather Notebook specifications
| Cover |
Full-grain calfskin |
| Tanning |
Semi-vegetable tanning method |
| Format |
Top-opening pad (reporter or steno style) |
| Paper |
80 sheets (160 pages) |
| Pen included |
1 black Semender pen |
| Personalization |
Gilded initial, A to Z, optional |
| Colors |
Brown, Black |
| Refillable |
No |
| Production |
Handmade |
Who It Is For
- People taking quick notes standing up, at a desk or in a meeting
- People who want the pen to already be there
- Anyone giving a personal gift with a gold initial on it
An honest limit: this is a notepad, not a journal. It opens from the top and
it is made for short notes and lists, so it is the wrong shape for long-form writing or for
keeping a diary. For that, the Leather Notebook
is bound and lined in A5, and the
A5 Leather Journal is the refillable one with
blank pages. The gilded letter is also a single initial rather than a full name,
and a personalized cover cannot be returned for a change of mind.
How to Pair the Notepad
Notepad 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
- Keep the gilded initial away from solvents. Foil sits on the surface and alcohol will lift
it
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the pen included?
Yes. A black Semender pen comes with it and clips to the elastic at the top of the pad, so you are not hunting for something to write with. Nothing else needs buying: it is ready the moment you open it.
What does the gilded initial mean, and is it optional?
It is a single letter, A to Z, pressed onto the cover in gold foil. You pick your letter from the list when you order. If you do not want one, choose the no-lettering option and the pad arrives with a plain cover.
How many pages, and how does it open?
Eighty sheets, which is 160 pages, and it opens from the top: you flip each page up and over rather than turning it sideways. That is the reporter format, and it is what makes it usable in one hand while standing.
Is it good for keeping a journal?
Not really. It is built for short notes and lists rather than long entries, and the top-opening format works against writing page after page. For a journal, the bound Leather Notebook with 80 lined sheets or the refillable A5 Leather Journal are the right shapes.
Can I refill it when the paper runs out?
No, the pad is not refillable. When the 80 sheets are used, the paper is finished. If replacing paper matters to you, the A5 Leather Journal is a leather cover with two replaceable notebooks inside.
The notepad and the pen in one box, with a gold letter on the front if you want it.
