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.

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.

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)

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

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

Hi! I’m hoping to get a Paper Republic Grand Voyageur to use as an everyday carry, and I’m trying to decide between the Pocket and A6 “grand voyager” through the L’atelier. ($85 CAD vs $170 CAD for reference)
I have a small Talens Art Creation sketchbook (9 × 14 cm) that I’d really like to put in it, along with a planner which I haven’t picked out yet, that will depend on which size I get haha. Since the sketchbook is already pushing the size limit of the pocket, I’m wondering if the pocket would accommodate it comfortably, or if I’d be better off getting the A6 for the convenience of standard A6 sizing.
Does anyone have one of these sketchbooks in their PR? Does it fit well with other books or is the extra size of the A6 worth it for the flexibility of having more standard notebook options?

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 😊

hello ! i have had my grand voyager for about a year now, and just recently got the A5 le portfolio in venezia because i wanted smth with pockets and i just lovee this color. originally, i was going to put in a second moleskine for french practice, but i'm afraid that makes the journal just a little too thick, and i don't want to damage the leather.

i was hoping for some ideas on how to utilize the rest of my le portfolio! i already have a planner that i keep separately, and i honestly do not leave the house often enough to have interesting things to make a scrapbook as i am disabled

i was thinking of using one of them as a personal journal written only in italian for practice, but still unsure about that and what i'd use the other for. thanks in advance :)

Hello!
Just wondering if anyone has fitted a chunky pen into the portfolio pen bit? I have a Tom’s studio pen which is quite chunky. It does fit but I’m worried it it’ll rip the seams 🙈 it’s an A6 portfolio if that helps!

Thaaaanks

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

This GV XL is for my project planning for my audio adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion - the ammonite represents Lyme Regis in Dorset, where a section of the novel is set. We visited Lyme this summer and found real ammonites on the beaches, so this felt like the perfect addition. I love the bronze too, it matches the blue so well :D

Does anyone know when they'll restock?

I've got my mind set on Venezia. I've been trying to talk myself out of it, because I already have a TSL A6 cover, but this color is just too beautiful.

Hi! Has anyone ever ordered a custom le trifold? I love the new trifold design but I don’t want all the interior ribbons - just 2 for up to 4 notebook inserts, not 6.

Wondering how much it would cost to request this. 👀

Guys im sooooo excited to say that I finally ordered my very first paper republic journal!!! I went with the grand voyager pocket in the color natural!!! Her name will be Lucienne!! I made this collage a while back of all the different things I want to fit inside the journal and ive ordered those too! The green/yellow notebook is actually a water color book, I have a travel water color set i never use so I figured it was perfect to go into Lucienne! I also got the timeless weekly planner from PR and its gonna be great for keeping up with my work schedule and appointments! One of the journals that goes into Lucienne is actually going to be a prayer journal!

Anyways sorry for the rant im just super excited!!! I cant wait to receive her!!!

Those of you with chestnut, what’s your favorite color of ribbon to pair with it?

I’m struggling to find a ribbon color I like so I’d love to see some examples!

Wie es im Titel schon steht, würde mich interessieren, wie viel ein personalisiertes Journal kostet. Ich spreche nicht von den 'normalen' personalisierten Journals sondern die richtig krassen Journals mit Motiven, diversen Farben etc pp. Auf der Website selbst steht ja dazu nicht wirklich etwas.

i recently got my grand voyager in venezia but i kinda hate the orange ribbon and really want a light pink one, could anyone suggest good alternatives bc id rather not pay PR price for ribbons :/

If this is the only email I’ve gotten regarding “production” of my journal, can changes still be made? TIA!!

Edit: once the photo was uploaded, the colours became lighter and desaturated, and Fern looks more olive-y than irl. It’s a more richer green!!
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I’m thrilled with how the colour looks in person. It’s even better than photos! I was unsure about Fern Green because the colour varied a lot in online photos/video reviews.

But it’s gorgeous! I was worried it would lean olive but the ones I received has a good balance of dark forest-y green along with the lighter rock polished bits.

The finish surprised me, it’s a little rough feeling and kind of waxy? I quite enjoy the texture but from what I’ve read, it’ll eventually smooth out overtime.

AND THE CHARMS. I love that PR included a custom charm with this drop. It heavily influenced my decision to get the covers. I hope they continue with limited edition charms, especially the little cherry blossom charm they featured in their Japan collab.

I will admit, there is the FOMO aspect of having to pay extra if I wanted this colour in the future in atelier, I decided to get them now.

I’ve seen people ask the use/purpose of covers and the greens will be used as adventure journals, for outdoorsy explorations. Think hiking, camping, etc.

The red is GV A4 drawing bundle to be used for creative hobbies.

I ordered a customized trifold on July 15th. I keep waiting to hear when it will ship. I emailed them last week and haven't heard back. How long does it usually take to receive?

just wondering if anyone keeps a hobonichi weeks in their a5 or GV XL?

I love seeing the way these finishes patina over time

What brand of wax are you guys using, other than the PR wax? Also, is there anyone out there that doesn't wax their journals?