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The Leather Folio

A6 Pocket
₱4,300.00

Red........Orange........Olive........Blue
Bordeaux........Biscuit........Whiskey
Cognac........Black

See our Pocket Inserts, Charms & Customization here!How to Order?From your work notes and to-do lists, to your watercolor sketches and travel stories, give your thoughts the home they deserve.
Handcrafted from the finest Italian vegetable-tanned leathers, the Leather Folio is designed to age beautifully—softening, shining, and telling your story with every mark and scratch.Explore our deceptively lightweight yet powerhouse Japanese notebook refills and let it carry your plans, passions, and passing thoughts.Adorn your journal with charms that echo your journey, one trinket at a time. View our full catalog here!All journals are bespoke pieces. Please allow a 10-15 day lead time.Get notified when we restock!FAQs

What's Inside?
1 x Trifold Leather Cover with cords
1 x Tomoe River Book Refill (plain 120 pages; with pockets)
1 x Tomoe River Book Refill (your choice of plain, dotted, ruled; 120 pages; with pockets)
1 x Handmade Box
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Dimensions
A6: approx. 10.7 x 15 cm
A5: approx. 15 x 22 cm
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Fits 4 Notebooks up to
A6: 10.5 x 14.8 cm
A5: 14.8 x 21 cmOn the LeatherThe Leather Folio is meticulously handcrafted at our bindery using premium vegetable-tanned leather. We exclusively source our leathers from a family-owned tannery in Tuscany, Italy, recognized by the Genuine Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium (Pelle al Vegetale).Each leather is tanned through a time-honored, eco-friendly process that relies on natural materials such as tree bark, berries, leaves, and roots—entirely free from harsh chemicals. This traditional method not only preserves the integrity of the leather but also allows it to develop a rich, distinctive patina over time, ensuring your journal ages gracefully with use.On the NotebooksDesigned with functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics in mind, our notebook refills are stitched by hand at our bindery using the French-link stitch—a binding method that’s both decorative and practical, allowing each notebook to lay completely flat for a seamless writing experience.
Maximize their use with built-in card slots and pockets, perfect for storing essentials and keepsakes. Each cover bears the mark of care—FSC- and Green Seal-certified, gentle to the earth and to your hands.We’ve carefully selected acid-free paper that strikes the ideal balance: lightweight for everyday portability, yet strong enough to handle a range of mediums—from pencil and fountain pen to even watercolor. Whether you write in pencil, pour ink from a pen, or wash color across a page—this paper stays with you, steady and sure.• 52gsm Tomoe River: Made in Japan, a well-loved premium paper, especially among fountain pen enthusiasts, renowned for its remarkable thinness while holding pools of ink beautifully.

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The Leather Folio

A5
₱5,300.00

Red........Orange........Olive........Blue
Bordeaux........Biscuit........Whiskey
Cognac........Black

See our Pocket Inserts, Charms & Customization here!How to Order?From your work notes and to-do lists, to your watercolor sketches and travel stories, give your thoughts the home they deserve.
Handcrafted from the finest Italian vegetable-tanned leathers, the Leather Folio is designed to age beautifully—softening, shining, and telling your story with every mark and scratch.Explore our deceptively lightweight yet powerhouse Japanese notebook refills and let it carry your plans, passions, and passing thoughts.Adorn your journal with charms that echo your journey, one trinket at a time. View our full catalog here!All journals are bespoke pieces. Please allow a 10-15 day lead time.Get notified when we restock!FAQs

What's Inside?
1 x Trifold Leather Cover with cords
1 x Tomoe River Book Refill (plain 120 pages; with pockets)
1 x Tomoe River Book Refill (your choice of plain, dotted, ruled; 120 pages; with pockets)
1 x Handmade Box
. . .
Dimensions
A6: approx. 10.7 x 15 cm
A5: approx. 15 x 22 cm
. . .
Fits 4 Notebooks up to
A6: 10.5 x 14.8 cm
A5: 14.8 x 21 cmOn the LeatherThe Leather Folio is meticulously handcrafted at our bindery using premium vegetable-tanned leather. We exclusively source our leathers from a family-owned tannery in Tuscany, Italy, recognized by the Genuine Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium (Pelle al Vegetale).Each leather is tanned through a time-honored, eco-friendly process that relies on natural materials such as tree bark, berries, leaves, and roots—entirely free from harsh chemicals. This traditional method not only preserves the integrity of the leather but also allows it to develop a rich, distinctive patina over time, ensuring your journal ages gracefully with use.On the NotebooksDesigned with functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics in mind, our notebook refills are stitched by hand at our bindery using the French-link stitch—a binding method that’s both decorative and practical, allowing each notebook to lay completely flat for a seamless writing experience.
Maximize their use with built-in card slots and pockets, perfect for storing essentials and keepsakes. Each cover bears the mark of care—FSC- and Green Seal-certified, gentle to the earth and to your hands.We’ve carefully selected acid-free paper that strikes the ideal balance: lightweight for everyday portability, yet strong enough to handle a range of mediums—from pencil and fountain pen to even watercolor. Whether you write in pencil, pour ink from a pen, or wash color across a page—this paper stays with you, steady and sure.• 52gsm Tomoe River: Made in Japan, a well-loved premium paper, especially among fountain pen enthusiasts, renowned for its remarkable thinness while holding pools of ink beautifully.

FAQs

• How do I order?
STEP 1: Fill out the Order Form.Please make sure that your chosen color is in stock! Refer here for availability.STEP 2: Pay for your OrderKindly wait for your Order Confirmation to make payment. Once confirmed, please settle your payment within 24 hours to secure your slot.To prevent repeated instances, unsettled orders will be cancelled, and you may be tagged as a joy reserver and blocked from future transactions.STEP 3: Your Folio is Coming to Life
Please allow 10-15 working days to create your bespoke journal.By placing an order, you confirm that you have read and agreed to our Terms & Conditions and Shipping Policies.Need further assistance?
Instagram: @stingandsnoutbindery
Email: [email protected]
.• I have a custom leather journal in mind! Can you bring it to life?
Yes! We are happy to create custom-sized Folios here at the bindery! Whether it's a Bifold Leather Folio or a journal in a very specific size, we'd love to hear your idea! Send us a message or email with your journal specifications and we'll get back to you with a quotation. :)Currently, Custom Folio slots are closed.

All leather journals are handmade to order, with a lead time of 10–15 working days to craft your bespoke piece. This timeframe excludes shipping time.In such cases where there is a large influx of orders simultaneously, and our inventory system has not been updated in time, we will inform you of the expected lead time, and have the possibility to change or cancel your order. We can also place you on a waitlist for the next restock should you choose to do so.Due to the handmade-to-order nature of the books, all sales are final. We do not offer returns or exchanges. Rest assured, every piece is made with meticulous attention and thorough quality checks to ensure it meets our highest standards before shipping.If you have concerns with your order, kindly contact us via email: [email protected]

Where are you based?
in the Philippines!Where do you ship?
Worldwide 🌏How much is shipping?
Within the Philippines
Flat rate of ₱260 via Gogo Xpress or LBCThe Rest of the World
EMS (3-14 days)
Americas - $30-50 USD
Europe - $40-50 USD
Australia- $40-50 USD
Middle East- $36 USD
East/ SouthEast Asia- $20-25 USDExpress (via DHL | 2-5 days)
Americas - $55-70 USD
Europe - $50-70 USD
Australia/ Middle East- $40-60 USD
East/ SouthEast Asia- $20-40 USDWhat courier do you use?
We mainly use GogoXpress or LBC for local orders. We can also accomodate same-day deliveries via Lalamove. Kindly indicate this in your Order Form. International orders are shipped via PHLPost.How long does shipping take?
Local orders may take 2-5 working days.
International orders may take 3-5 weeks.I need my journal ASAP! Can I request for express shipping?
Yes, we do! For expedited international orders, we ship via DHL, with delivery typically taking 2–5 business days. For a shipping quote, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram @stingandsnoutbindery or via Email [email protected]We are not reliable for any loss or damage incurred by the courier during shipping. International rates are subject to change depending on the number and weight of orders.

Orders can be paid via GCash (for Philippine buyers only) or PayPal (Debit and Credit Cards accepted). A ₱250 transaction fee applies to all PayPal payments.

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