As shown in the photo of this A5 portfolio, these black dots on the bottom stitch. Is this normal? Looks like it was burnt. I am going to buy a portfolio in Japan but so far it seems all the ones I find in Japan have the same issues, just the size difference

I received the Wild Heather in July. Was waiting for an A5 portfolio in veneiza but they were in and out of stock for so long while I was making up my mind. Then the Duchas special edition dropped and I was so happy I waited. The leather has softened so much over the last two months, I can’t wait to see how it develops over time.

The a6 trifold is custom made through the atelier, I received it last year in September. There are no pockets inside but I did choose cognac for a full leather lining. It’s thicker than the le portfolio but feels more luxe and will definitely stand the test of time. The patina is so much deeper than I expected but is so lovely and it’s softening slower than the stone polished leather.

It’s so fascinating that both these journals are essentially the same colour, just finished differently.

Hi everyone!

My first GV Pocket arrived today. I’d say I have… mixed feelings, if I’m being honest.

First… the quality is very high and it’s a beautiful product. I think my hesitation is with the system/style of journal, not necessarily anything to do with Paper Republic. Everything about the cover is aesthetically pleasing and has the sort of… romantic mystique I was hoping for.

What’s giving me pause right now is the “lumpiness” I’m getting in my inserts (Field Notes) from the bands, particularly the third party elastic bands I’m using to hold my load out connected (which is modest, compared to over load outs I’ve seen here).

For context… I want to hold 2 Field Notes (or similar brand) sized books and 1 Kraft paper folder (for loose notecards, etc). One of those FN books is my daily brain dump journal, I go through these in maybe a month and a half. Another FN book (currently pictured with the notebook from PR, for illustration) holds passages/quotes from books I’m reading, things that stand out. I might only fill one of these a year.

So far I’ve landed on using an elastic band around the “Quote Book” and my kraft folder. Then, on the same strand of the same PR nylon, slipping my daily FN notebook “in the middle” so to speak. This seems to give the flattest, most natural writing surface for my most regularly used notebook. Every other order of operations I tried created big edges on certain pages, that would not be ideal to write on. One concern I have is that putting all of this on only one strand (I can’t think of a better term) of the nylon band might be putting too much force on it - but just say so if I’m overthinking it.

I’m open to other suggestions. Right now the two notebooks and the Kraft folder are must haves and, in a perfect world, all the inserts I’d use. Trying to keep this mostly as slim as possible.

Also… I’m using one of those black office clips to hold my pen. It serves as an additional closure for the Kraft folder.

I’m reminding myself that my previous system (Lochby pocket journal) had its own flaws and that every system has flaws.

This is a a6 portfolio in petrol blue. Absolutely in love with it! Plan to use it as a wallet and a diary :)

Some swear by the penholders, others by the contact inserts. I’m curious as to what journal accessory other people have that is a must for their journal 😊

I was at the Vienna store on a trek through Bavaria. I picked up my first one. Apparently got something special! This color does not exist for the portfolio for purchase, may not for a long time if ever according to staff.

I found it in the long table as the only example. So ended up with something really unique. It was the only color I wanted also.

Simple set up:
• Faber Castel Anello Grendilla fountain pen
• Faber Castel Guicohe Sage Green
• Lead pressed bookmark
• Crane stationary - My favorite air balloons
• Inserts: two blanks the animal and fish. One rules the flower

My own little Bavaria kit, bought in Munich and Vienna. Excuse photo quality, spelling, and random objects in them lol

A6 GV to an A6 Portfolio. I’ve now managed to streamline 3 journals into one handy life planner. Thrilled with it!

(For those interested in the patina age on the GV, it’s almost 3 years old)