Personal Organiser System Planner with Leather Hinge - Brown

This system planner opens with a hinge crafted from leather and thread. It is in the Bible size (Personal size, with 6-hole paper measuring 170x95 mm). The distinctive leather hinge, a hallmark of individuality, is created using our proprietary research and crafting method. It involves intricate cutting and shaping, followed by meticulous hand-carving of each "tooth" to ensure a precise interlocking fit. The advantages of this hinge extend beyond its unique appearance. It allows the planner to lie perfectly flat, preventing it from unexpectedly closing due to creases. Furthermore, the areas that bend during opening and closing are exceptionally resistant to wear and tear. The material is a thick, 2mm cut of natural vegetable-tanned cowhide, renowned for its beautiful aging process. The lustrous grain surface is characteristic of aniline-finished leather. Bible size is the most popular, offering a particularly wide variety of commercially available refills. The ring diameter is 15mm, making it ideal for approximately 100 sheets of specialized paper. To ensure you can start using it immediately, we've included 50 sheets of our personally favored "St-Etienne-de-Costa-Rica Memory Refill SBBRF-G-01" 5mm grid paper. This thoughtful inclusion allows beginners to begin right away, while experienced users can make the most of their existing supplies. We hope you will customize your planner by combining it with a wide selection of commercially available paper, diaries, indexes, and clear pockets. For maintenance, use a minimal amount of delicate cream. As this planner experiences less stress than items like bags or shoes, the natural oils from your hands are often sufficient. Be cautious of over-applying leather creams or oils. The metal rings are screwed in place for easy replacement should they ever break. We hope you enjoy its rich transformation over time. 【About Tochigi Leather】 Bearing the marks of its life, such as pores and veins, this leather carries a faint, toasty aroma when brought close. "Tochigi Leather," which showcases the natural charm of cowhide, is tanned from "hide" to "leather" by Tochigi Leather Co., Ltd. in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture. This natural vegetable-tanned leather is produced using tannins extracted from mimosa tree bark, avoiding harmful chemicals. It is a supreme-grade cowhide, crafted through a meticulous 20-step process passed down since the company's founding in 1937. "Tochigi Leather," celebrated for its natural texture, is highly regarded not only domestically but also by leading international apparel manufacturers. 【The Red Tag: A Mark of Tochigi Leather】 The red tag is exclusively permitted for creations made with 100% "Tochigi Leather." At "Your Side Door," we attach the "red tag," a symbol of "Tochigi Leather," to works priced over 3000 yen. However, all our pieces are crafted using "Tochigi Leather." As a fellow entity within Tochigi Prefecture, we proudly create all our products with 100% "Tochigi Leather." 【Specifications】 ・Material: Cowhide (Tochigi Leather, Aniline finish) ・Thread: Linen ・Thickness (when folded): Approx. 2.7 cm ・Length: Approx. 18.6 cm ・Width (when folded): Approx. 12.0 cm ・Ring inner diameter: 1.5 cm ・Weight: Approx. 114 grams *While we maintain the utmost care in inventory management, items may occasionally be out of stock due to simultaneous sales in our atelier. In the event of an item being out of stock, we will inform you of the estimated remake time and inquire about your preference for cancellation. *The leather used is not coated with pigment on the grain surface. Therefore, you may observe color variations, vein marks, natural wrinkles, minor scratches, insect marks, iron residue blackening, and remnants of hair follicles. We use natural aniline-finished leather, which prominently displays these characteristics unique to genuine leather, even among vegetable-tanned cowhides. *The colors in the posted images may differ due to lighting conditions during photography and your display settings. *As each item is handmade and unique, slight variations in shape, minor imperfections, or color inconsistencies may be present.