A5 Size | Interchangeable Leather Journal | Super Elastic Series | Desert | Single Band | German X17 |

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6MNSSPGGBE Love the feel of leather, but worry about damaging expensive pieces? Fear of accidental scratches on the surface. **With X17, you don't have to agonize over this.** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51784430163_75c9994488_c.jpg X17 leans towards a simple, casual aesthetic, making it a perfect daily companion for journal users. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51780863492_12ce34bb09_o.jpg __This listing is for the **A5 - Single Band** model.__ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51784766510_cf48492451_o.jpg - A5 | Product Dimensions: 14.5 x 21.2 x Thickness 1.2~2.5 cm △ **LT-10 (Desert)** △ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53363833485_5247e4a960_z.jpg ⊕ More options https://www.pinkoi.com/product/FZHRs53B ▓ **Product Features** ▓ ★〖**Raw Cowhide**〗★ Edges are left intentionally unfinished, revealing the leather's fibrous structure. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51782314634_3a70033230_o.jpg Refined surface treatments can obscure the leather's natural character. Instead of over-refinement, X17 prioritizes simplicity and practicality, preferring to preserve its authentic nature. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51781919353_bd4e3ac498_z.jpg Thick cowhide, with natural grain from minimal processing, even showcasing pores and scars. You'll deeply feel this past life, and the journey intertwined with nature. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51780986137_945c197959_c.jpg ▲__ Belgian Vegetable-Tanned Leather __ __Features__: Natural leather grain, 2-3mm thickness, matte finish, soft to the touch. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51780863472_f89898a4d1_o.jpg **Minimal processing, still retaining leather grain and pores.** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51780862397_bd929038d7_z.jpg (Above) The A5 "Viewfinder" series, larger sizes better showcase occasional unique neck wrinkles. **__Inner Surface Treatment of the Cover__** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51787440249_b3b37f4798.jpg (Above) **X17** Leather Cover Interior Intentional grooves are made on the front and back of the leather's inner side, allowing the notebook to close flatter and slimmer. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51787072928_3fb9037cae.jpg (Above) This is the inner side of the X47 leather cover. ★〖**Robust Corners for Lasting Protection**〗★ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51782437769_bf3f473247_c.jpg The longer you use it, even as the leather softens, the exterior remains firm and stylish. Especially the non-collapsing corners, which fully protect the inner pages from damage. ★〖**Conquer Clutter, Create Cohesion**〗 ★ When using loose-leaf writing systems, have you experienced these frustrations? https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51561079555_b0482b39a9_w.jpg ▪ Pages tear after multiple flips, requiring hole reinforcement stickers. ▪ Unpleasant sounds from ring binders in quiet spaces (like libraries). ▪ The inconvenience of hand movement caused by spiral bindings when writing directly in a bound notebook. ▪ Limited writing space due to needing to lay pages flat. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51564036516_f0523cb3a4_n.jpg Loose pages eventually need to be compiled. Why not start with a "bound" format? X17 breaks the limitations of loose pages with the concept of **assembly into a book**. You can freely categorize different themes, making it easier to organize secondary notes into a bound format. For those who prefer quick jotting, there's no need to worry about scattered notes. ★〖**High-Tech X Elastic Bands**〗★ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51786003477_e3ce03d7bd_z.jpg X17's elastic bands are different from ordinary rubber. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51781925593_3f0e7da379_o.jpg Drawing on Germany's core automotive industry, they are made with **high-tech rubber, the same material as hydraulic seals**. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51781676366_90f2589bbd_z.jpg Superior **stretchability** and **crack resistance**, merging technology and humanity, creating an unparalleled experience. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51782557460_bc81c13387_o.jpg ★〖**Patented Semi-Circular Notch**〗★ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51780863547_d9bc6b90d6_o.jpg Secures inner pages and the outer cover tightly, like a bound book. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51782314604_246349cda6_z.jpg Not only the leather cover has a semi-circular notch, but the **inner pages do too**. This allows the entire notebook to be written on flat. **A small semi-circular hole is also present on the spine, providing horizontal stability for the inner pages.** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51784177011_0e475d1926.jpg ★〖**Flat Writing Without Removing Pages**〗★ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51781925718_1760cb0bb0_c.jpg No need to remove inner pages, no break-in period required. Whether you're left-handed or right-handed, you won't be bothered by the **ring binder mechanisms**. Right out of the box, you can write comfortably, as if writing in a hardcover book. ★〖**Hand-Bound Inner Pages**〗★ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51561087940_244d771c5f_o.jpg X17's leather books and inner pages have semi-circular concave notches at the top and bottom. This special design cannot be assembled with large machinery; instead, each book is individually secured by hand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV1XsxGbhe0 ** P.S. We recommend using X17's specific size. Using inner pages from other brands may not fit the cover, or may even extend beyond it.** ★〖**X17 Custom-Made Munken Paper**〗★ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51564200063_29cf6bdb0c_z.jpg Germany, as a major fountain pen manufacturer, naturally has a high prevalence of fountain pen use. Without excellent paper, even an expensive fountain pen loses its luster. In developed countries like Europe, America, and Japan, Munken paper is widely used for books and advertising. The earliest producer of Munken paper was Munkedal in Sweden, referred to as "Munken" by the printing industry. X17, focusing on lightweight portability, strives for excellence, initiating its own specialized paper development project. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51564644679_6ddfba41f9_z.jpg The paper **must hold ink well, write smoothly, not bleed through, not slip, and not scratch**. It eschews overly bleached paper tones, opting for a **natural off-white** that is easier on the eyes. After testing over one hundred types of paper, X17's custom-made Munken paper was born – **low grammage, high quality, and excellent ink holding capacity**. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51564201233_0b4317cb55.jpg ► MUNKEN Characteristics: ❒ Fine and smooth surface texture. ❒ Uncoated, with strong ink absorbency. ❒ Chlorine and fluorescent whitening agent-free, paper color is an antique, natural light beige. ❒ Low reflectivity, reducing eye strain during long writing or reading sessions. ❒ Slightly alkaline paper, ensuring long-term preservation. ❒ 30% lighter than ordinary paper, making it more portable. ❒ Made from chemical pulp, an environmentally friendly product. ★〖**Utilizing Every Inch of Space**〗★ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51786003027_7d32c605ef_o.jpg What sets X17 inner pages apart from other brands is that the **inner page and cover dimensions are almost identical**. ◆◇ Writing Space in Standard Notebooks ◇◆ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51787692995_f8c039f642_z.jpg ◆◇ Even Less Writing Space in Ring-Binder Notebooks ◇◆ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51794687322_078f244d49_z.jpg ☆ **While X17 minimizes space,** **it actually increases the number of writing lines on the inner pages.** ☆ A perfect demonstration of **LESS IS MORE** minimalist craftsmanship. ★〖** Index Numbers**〗★ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51564943660_8e27bf9e21_z.jpg (Above) Inner pages from the X47 series, with identical printed content. How do you organize interchangeable, bound notebooks? X17, with its focus on systematic structure, has already anticipated this. Regardless of whether you use X17 in A7, A6, or A5 size, each booklet contains 62 pages, optimized for usability. Page numbers are printed at the bottom of each page. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51787442264_d30ed8cdae.jpg Even if you write on different themes, it's convenient for future indexing and organization. ★〖**Perforated Inner Pages**〗★ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51579737666_65291f72e5_o.jpg Each inner page is perforated, with an almost invisible **hidden scoring line**. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51786004487_5bfb87aa5c_z.jpg This provides greater functionality for interchangeable notebooks, especially when needing to re-categorize or organize notes, it proves extremely handy. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51781800191_e75091190f.jpg △ **Each notebook includes one transparent storage pocket** △ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51787079223_8e1e8d460b_o.jpg **Five Specialized (Inner Page) Sizes: A7 / A6 / A5 / A5 Landscape / A4** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51780863522_64fcfdd5c3_o.jpg ■ Product Dimension Comparison Chart ■ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51782654685_97dcb6779a_c.jpg The passage of time for **X17** transforms turmoil into a serene landscape. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51781800101_46d5a3ab37_c.jpg Savor life's turning points with pen and paper, letting your thoughts flow, until you meet a better version of yourself. ◦