Personal Organisers System Planner with Leather Hinge - Natural

This is a system planner that opens with a hinge crafted from leather and thread. It is in Bible size (Personal size, with 6-hole paper measuring 170 x 95 mm). The distinctive leather hinge, a symbol of individuality, is created using a unique manufacturing method that has been carefully researched. It involves intricate cutting and shaping, followed by painstaking adjustment of each "tooth" to ensure a precise fit. The advantages of this hinge extend beyond its unique appearance. It opens flat, so it won't spontaneously close due to creases. The areas that flex during opening and closing will also experience significantly less wear and tear. The material is a thick, 2mm thick vegetable-tanned cowhide, renowned for developing a rich, amber patina over time. It will deepen into a beautiful honey color as it ages with you. Bible size is our most popular size, offering a particularly wide variety of commercially available refills. The ring diameter is 15mm, making it convenient for up to approximately 100 sheets of dedicated paper. To ensure you can start using it right away, we've included 50 sheets of "StEtude de Costa Rica Memo Refill SBBRF-G-01" 5mm graph paper, which is a personal favorite. This thoughtful inclusion is designed for both those new to system planners and those who appreciate practical additions. We hope you'll enjoy customizing it into your own unique planner by combining it with a variety of commercially available papers, diaries, indexes, and clear pockets. For maintenance, use a small amount of delicate cream. As this item is less subjected to the stresses that bags or shoes endure, the natural oils from your hands are often sufficient for daily care. In fact, it's more important to be cautious of over-applying leather creams or oils. The metal hardware is designed with screws for easy replacement should it ever become damaged. We hope you enjoy its rich transformation as it ages with you. 【About Tochigi Leather】 This leather retains the natural characteristics of the cowhide, such as pores and grain lines, bearing the marks of its life. Bringing it close, you might even detect a subtle, earthy aroma. "Tochigi Leather" conveys the natural charm of cowhide, tanned from "hide" to "leather" by Tochigi Leather Co., Ltd. in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture. Using only vegetable tannins derived from mimosa bark, without harmful chemicals, this is a top-quality cowhide tanned through 20 meticulous processes passed down since the company's founding in 1937. Renowned for its natural grain, "Tochigi Leather" is highly acclaimed not only domestically but also by leading international apparel manufacturers. 【Regarding the Red Tag, the Mark of Tochigi Leather】 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 mark of "Tochigi Leather," to all creations priced over 3000 yen, and indeed, all our items are made with "Tochigi Leather." As we are located in the same prefecture, we proudly craft all our products using 100% "Tochigi Leather." *While we take the utmost care in inventory management, there may be instances of stock being depleted due to simultaneous sales at our atelier. In the event of a stockout, we will inform you of the estimated production time for a remake and inquire if you would prefer to cancel. *The leather used is not coated with pigments on the grain surface. Therefore, you may observe color variations, grain lines (traces of blood vessels), tiger stripes (pre-existing wrinkles), minor scratches, healed insect bite marks, black spots from residual iron, and remnants of hair follicles. We use natural leather finishes such as natural (undyed) or aniline finishes, which prominently display these characteristics unique to genuine leather among vegetable-tanned cowhides. *The colors in the images may differ slightly depending on the lighting conditions during photography and your display settings. *As each item is handmade and unique, there may be slight variations in shape, as well as minor, inconspicuous scratches or color unevenness.