Leather Hinge RHODIA No11 Cover Navy

This is a leather cover for the Rhodia Bloc Memo No. 11. It is crafted from 100% Tochigi tanned leather. Its lustrous color, reminiscent of wetness, is a characteristic of aniline-finished leather. The distinctive leather hinge is made using a unique, self-developed manufacturing method. It is an intricate process involving complex cutting and shaping, followed by meticulous filing of each interlocking piece to ensure a perfect fit. The hinge offers more than just a unique appearance. It also prevents extreme degradation of the leather at the folding points during opening and closing. Furthermore, its precise fit for the Rhodia allows for a compact design. An internal pocket on the flap provides a place to store clipped papers. We understand that Rhodia users often have a preference for their pens, so the pen holder is designed to be expandable. It can accommodate slim pens for planners to those with a diameter of approximately 13mm. Please note that pens with anti-slip rubber grips may be difficult to insert and remove; however, this can be eased by gently pressing down on the base of the pen holder with your finger. To showcase the smooth operation of the leather hinge and the adjustable pen holder, we have prepared a video for you to view. 【YouTube "Leather Hinge Rhodia No. 11 Cover"】 *The video features a brown cover. https://youtu.be/lNgjPlQs3v0 For maintenance, please use a delicate cream sparingly. As this item does not experience the same stress as bags or shoes, the natural oils from your hands are often sufficient. Please be cautious of over-applying leather creams or oils. We hope you enjoy the rich patina that develops over time with vegetable-tanned leather. A Rhodia No. 11 notebook is included. Please specify your preferred color (Orange, Black, or White) in the remarks section. *If no color is specified, the standard orange will be provided. 【About Tochigi Leather】 With the pores and blood vessels from its time as a living creature preserved, it emits a faint, savory aroma when brought close to the nose. "Tochigi Leather," which conveys the natural charm of genuine cowhide, is tanned from "hide" to "leather" by Tochigi Leather Co., Ltd. (Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture). This is a vegetable-tanned saddle leather, using tannins extracted from mimosa bark without harmful chemicals. It is a highest-grade cowhide, tanned through a meticulous 20-step process passed down since the company's founding in 1937. The "Tochigi Leather," celebrated for its natural grain, is highly regarded not only domestically but also by leading apparel manufacturers worldwide. 【The Seal of Tochigi Leather: The Red Tag】 The red tag is exclusively permitted for use on creations made from 100% "Tochigi Leather." At "Your Side Door," we attach the "Red Tag," the symbol of "Tochigi Leather," to works priced over 3,000 yen. However, all our creations are made using "Tochigi Leather." As a fellow entity located in Tochigi Prefecture, we proudly craft all our items from 100% "Tochigi Leather." 【Japan Leather Award 2024】 In 2024, Your Side Door was nominated as a "Selected Work" for the Japan Leather Award, making it eligible for the Grand Prix selection among the year's submissions. We were honored with a commemorative plaque. *While we take the utmost care in inventory management, there may be instances of items being out of stock due to simultaneous in-person sales at our atelier. In the event of an item being out of stock, we will inform you of the estimated production time and inquire about your preference for cancellation. *The leather used is not coated with pigment on the grain surface, so it may exhibit color variations, blood vessel marks, natural wrinkles (tiger marks), scratches, insect bite marks, blackening from iron residues, and remnants of hair follicles. We use natural leather, particularly for natural and aniline-finished leathers, where such characteristics unique to natural materials are strongly expressed among vegetable-tanned cowhides. *The colors of the posted images may differ depending on the lighting conditions at the time of shooting and the display settings of your device. *As each item is handmade and unique, there may be slight variations in shape, as well as minor imperfections such as inconspicuous scratches or color inconsistencies.