A5 Organisers System Planner with Leather Hinge, Red

This is a system planner that opens with a hinge crafted from leather and thread. It is an A5 size (paper size is 210x148mm, 6-hole type). The distinctive leather hinge is a result of our independently researched manufacturing method. It involves intricate cutting and shaping, followed by meticulously filing each "tooth" to adjust the interlocking fit. The advantages of this hinge extend beyond its unique appearance. It opens perfectly flat, preventing it from unintentionally closing due to creases. Furthermore, the repeated folding at the hinge point will not lead to extreme deterioration over time. The material is a thick, 2mm Tochigi leather, a vegetable-tanned cowhide renowned for its beautiful aging process. The lustrous grain is a hallmark of aniline-finished leather. The A5 size is the largest and is often considered ideal for business use. The ring diameter is 15mm, making it suitable for approximately 100 sheets of dedicated paper. To allow immediate use for newcomers and thoughtful consideration for experienced users, we have included 50 sheets of "StClair de Paris Memory Fill A5 RF-G-01" 5mm graph paper, a personal favorite. We hope you will enjoy creating your own unique planner by freely combining it with various commercially available paper, diaries, indexes, and clear pockets. For maintenance, please use a delicate cream sparingly. As this item experiences less stress than bags or shoes, the natural oils from your hands are often sufficient. In fact, be mindful of over-applying leather creams or oils. The metal rings are screw-mounted for easy replacement should they ever break. We hope you will enjoy its rich patina as it ages with you. 【About Tochigi Leather】 With pores and veins still visible as a testament to its life, it carries a faintly roasted aroma when brought close. "Tochigi Leather," which conveys the natural charm of cowhide, is cowhide tanned by Tochigi Leather Co., Ltd. (Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture) from "rawhide" to "leather." It is a No. 1 grade cowhide, meticulously tanned through 20 processes passed down since its founding in 1937, using natural vegetable tannins extracted from mimosa bark, without harmful chemicals. "Tochigi Leather," with its grain that showcases the leather's natural beauty, is highly acclaimed not only domestically but also by leading overseas apparel manufacturers. 【The Mark of Tochigi Leather: The Red Tag】 The red tag is exclusively permitted for works made from 100% "Tochigi Leather." At "Your Side Door," we attach the "red tag," the mark of "Tochigi Leather," to works over 3,000 yen, but all our pieces are made using "Tochigi Leather." As we are located in the same prefecture, we proudly craft all our products using 100% "Tochigi Leather." 【Specifications】 ・Material: Cowhide (Tochigi Leather, aniline finish) ・Thread: Linen ・Thickness (when folded): Approx. 2.7 cm ・Vertical length: Approx. 23.6 cm ・Horizontal length (when folded): Approx. 17.4 cm ・Inner diameter of rings: 1.5 cm ・Weight: Approx. 306 grams 【Japan Leather Award 2024】 In 2024, Your Side Door was nominated as a "Selected Work" for the Japan Leather Award, making it a finalist for the Grand Prix, and was awarded a commemorative plaque. * While we take the utmost care in inventory management, items may occasionally be out of stock due to simultaneous sales at 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 cancellation preference. * The leather used is not coated with pigment on the grain surface, so it may exhibit color variations, blood vessel marks, natural wrinkles (tiger stripes), scratches, insect bite marks, blackening from iron residues, and remnants of hair follicles. Among vegetable-tanned cowhides, we use natural (undyed) or aniline-finished leather where such characteristics of natural leather are prominently expressed. * The colors of the images displayed may vary 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, unnoticeable scratches or color inconsistencies.