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Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
For someone who enjoys recording his thoughts there is no gift more appreciated than a fine journal. This refined, vintage-style travel version is bound in soft, supple American leather and secures with a leather strap that can be embossed with initials. 130-page recycled paper insert laces in with leather strings. The insert can be removed, filed away, and replaced with a new one. Comes complete with a classic No. 2 lead pencil. Refillable leather travel journal in brown. 9"H x 7"W. Made in USA.
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27 of 27(100%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
Review 1 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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Overcoming the conflict,
March 31, 2013
By: Sgt548
from Lord knows where in the Pacific
"My oldest son is in the Navy. Currently he's shipboard in the Pacific. He's all that a Dad could want a son to grow into and getting better all the time, that is excepting communication. He's the quiet type. From his sparse emails and infrequent calls to his mother only under the strictest orders I can muster from several thousands of miles away does he share his experiences. This will someday be a loss to his own children and family for all the interesting things he's doing. All man, he's not prone to "writing" per-se but he does appreciate the legitimacy of fine things. This journal fits the bill and has overcome the conflict between a pursuit questionable to a young man (journaling) and what I'm sure will be a strong interest in these years of his life from family further on. Fine quality and convieniently refillable. Monogram in a nice spot too."
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Review 2 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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Absolutely Beautiful,
January 5, 2013
By: Gatsby81
from Long Island, NY
"I can not adequately express how thrilled I am with this journal. It's so spectacularly crafted. If there is anyone in your life that you want to give something really special to, this is it. It's packaged beautifully, made so well, and has the touch of a hand signed little card of the "craftsman" who made it for you. One of the best gifts I've ever gotten! I'm trying to think who in my life is deserving of one now so I can give this amazing gift!"
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Review 3 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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Amaing quality!,
October 23, 2012
By: Hippo33
from London
"I first discovered the Col. Littleton brand in America last year and bought their ipad case. I was then delighted to find that Orvis stocked a small selection of Col. Littleton in the UK and they had the journal too! The leather is beautiful and the size is perfect for carrying in my handbag. The notepad inside is a bery good size and will last quite a while I think! Ideal for men and women, I would highly recommend this to everyone! Just wish Orvis would increase their Col. littleton range."
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Review 4 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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Fab,
June 2, 2012
By: Martide
from New York NY
"Gave this to my son last week for graduation from college. It was great gift! The initials gave it a great touch and the leather was of quality and wonderful craftsmanship. Worth the $$$$$ thanks Orvis"
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Review 5 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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Excellent in all ways,
March 21, 2012
By: G8RHEEL
from Chapel Hill, NC
"I lille journals, love some. This one is exceptional. Leather is exquisite quality, filler is rustic in appearance, but fits the journal's style very well (and writes well). I really like this journal. My search has ended, especially with the refillable nature. Just what I was looking for."
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Review 6 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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Near-Perfect Writing Companion,
February 27, 2012
By: RSmith
from Washington, DC
"Late in 2010, I began writing a journal every day, having abandoned the practice several years ago. As my friends know, I like, use and admire high quality products, preferring a nice fountain pen to a Bic any day. So I looked around for a nice journal, and found an outstanding one in the Col. Littleton No. 9 Journal.
Col. Littleton, a purveyor of fine leather and other goods out of Tennessee, sells its wares directly and via a few distributors. I found the journal through Orvis. I ordered the journal with ruled paper (paper comes in unruled, fly fishing and golf versions as well), and monogrammed with my initials.
Upon receiving the journal, I first noted the excellent quality of the leather. While soft, the leather feels sturdy in your hands, which adds a sense of permanency in journal writing. I like that feel a great deal. The feel also puts me in a contemplative mood whenever I write in it, even for quick-hit notes. If possible, I believe the high-quality and even beauty of the journal contributes to better thinking. Winston Churchill observed that, “We make our buildings and then our buildings make us.” That insight seems true of this journal as well.
The second aspect of the journal I noted — its heft. It measures 9″ x 7″ x 1.5″ and it weighs more than most journals of that size. The leather and the high-quality, thick paper both contribute to the weight. Normally, I consider the weight as contributing to the sturdy feel of the journal. On travel around town, and out of town, it can make the journal a lot to carry. I’ve begun traveling with smaller, lighter, journals (including the Col. Littleton No. 23 Pocket Journal, and Field Notes memo and steno books) to meetings around town to jot down notes. When on overnight travel, by car, train or plane, I’ll usually take the Col. Littleton journal with me, although sometimes opt for lighter notebooks.
The journal comes with a pencil, but I’ve replaced it with a very nice, and thin, Kaweco fountain pen.
The pen makes a light and excellent writing companion for the journal. As noted above, the journal paper has some thickness in it and the fountain pen ink looks great on it.
The leather serves as a journal cover, and paper insert holder. Col. Littleton sells refills, which you must tie into the leather cover.
The first time I replaced the insert, I worried about tying it in improperly, needlessly as it turned out. The system adds a level of elegance and almost rustic beauty to the journal.
I use this journal almost every day. In it, I record my daily thoughts, reflections, hopes and concerns. It also contains the record of my daily walking, in miles and steps taken. I treasure it as I do few of my possessions.
All of those positive qualities noted, I would change a few things about the journal. First, the insert system generally prevents the paper from lying flat. As a result, writing on the left-hand side of the page (for a right-handed writer) proves challenging. In fact, with this insert, I’ve taken to only writing journal entries on the right-hand side. I use the left-hand side to write in landscape (often sketches of charts), and preserving articles or other items of interest.
That system has worked out fine, but I’d prefer to write on both side of the page. (Lines on the left-hand side of the paper would help, too.)
Second, the journal closes via a small brass knob on the front. That closure sticks out slightly from the rest of the journal, and therefore makes stacking other items against the journal (for example, books) awkward. As a workaround, I’ve taken to placing the journal as the item closest to the outside of the briefcase or bag I’m carrying it in. That works fine, but I’d prefer a different closure, which allows the journal to take a completely rectangular shape, or no closure at all.
Finally, the cover page of each insert contains a quote from Col. Garry A. Littleton. It’s a decent, although unspectacular quote, in terms of conveying wisdom. It clearly belongs in the company’s marketing materials for the journal. But I’d prefer to use that space as I see fit; the company should remove it from the insert covers.
However, those requested improvements should not detract from an outstanding and cherished journal. Now on my second insert, I’ve used the journal for over a year. Because of the Colonel’s focus on singular quality, I’ll use it as my main journal for years to come."
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Review 7 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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Wonderful Gift,
January 2, 2012
By: Burfam
from Lafayette, LA
"Our son is starting a new adventure in his life. this easily carried journal is a terrific way for him to keep track of this exciting time."
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Review 8 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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Family Tradition,
December 30, 2011
By: tomboymom
from Fort Worth, TX
"Our family is filled with great adventurers - this gift was perfect to pass down to our new college graduate this Christmas! He has been on many interesting trips/adventures with his grandads and his mom and dad throughout his life. He is embarking in the next few weeks to climb Mount Kilimanjaro so thus starts the first entry. Now he can record his own life adventure!!! Love it AND more importantly HE loved it! Excellent product for teaching our youth (in this high-tech environment) how to be introspective and write.
Thank you!"
Thank you!"
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Review 9 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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Finest I have ever seen!,
December 30, 2011
By: wkaren
from North Carolina
"This journal is profound quality and beautiful in every sense of the word.
Makes a stunning gift, anyone would love to own!"
Makes a stunning gift, anyone would love to own!"
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Review 10 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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A gift that keeps on giving....,
December 29, 2011
By: Duke38
from Sahuarita, AZ
"The packaging of the Col. Littleton No. 9 Personalized Leather Journal is tops, making it a gift that only needs a ribbon across the box. The reason that this is a gift that keeps on giving is that I gave it to a friend and his family from Germany who begin a 4 year journey to live and experience life in America. My words on the card were to use this Journal to record your experiences as you move through those years so that when your young children are older, they will have a record of their life in the States. They were thrilled with the quality and the idea of the Journal. They loved the feel of the leather and the quality the Journal exudes.
A great gift for those who love capturing life's experiences in a Journal."
A great gift for those who love capturing life's experiences in a Journal."
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Review 11 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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December 29, 2011
By: Stacjenk
from Michigan
"This is a beautiful journal. It is one of the few I found with refillable pages."
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Review 12 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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December 22, 2011
By: moore
"It was amazing. I ordered it for a christmas gift and know he will love it"
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Review 13 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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Another top quality Orvis product.,
December 8, 2011
By: yamm
from Northern Virginia
"One change would make this product even more useful. Add a pocket on the inside of either the front or back cover to store pieces of paper."
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Review 14 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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Heirloom journal,
September 19, 2011
By: BlackberryKing
"Very classy journal that smells and looks great! Very stately and gives the user a sense of high importance and stature. Makes me feel like I'm capable of the same caliber of writing as Thomas Jefferson or Ben Franklin! The lined pages are a plus which makes it very easy to write your thoughts down in a neat and organized manner. Can't image a better personal journal."
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Review 15 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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Worth the money,
September 7, 2011
By: AlisonM
"I bought this as a gift for my husband. It came in the mail very quickly, and was packaged in a really nice box. It is beautiful. The engraved initials help to make it special. It's amazing quality, and I hope he will be able to enjoy it for years to come."
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Review 16 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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Something my great grandkids will be passing down,
June 30, 2011
By: Anonymous
"Another exceptional product from Orvis. The leather is thick, soft and tough as nails. Even the paper feels like something that is acquired, not purchased. The nostalgia of a fine leather journal with a pencil loop and clasping closure is very well put together in this item, high recommendations."
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Review 17 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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June 24, 2011
By: Cawool
"This journal is absolutely stunning. Fine leather, beautifully crafted, personalised with my sons initials, the note paper bound by leather into the journal, a gold emblem on the back cover matching the stud which closes the journal at the front. Very very pleased with the product and the service from Orvis."
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Review 18 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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Happy Christmas,
June 8, 2011
By: CotswoldJames
from Burford, England
"Received this for Christmas and was very happy. Great style and quality with a lovely "feel" to it. Only criticism is that the pages are stiff and hard to write on both sides (at £15 a refill you need to do that!). See they now have ruled refills so will get one of those next time around."
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Review 19 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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Beautiful craftsmanship,
January 1, 2011
By: RedTees
from Hendersonville, TN
Good Value:
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
Capacity:
5
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5
Weight:
5
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5
Durability:
5
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5
Carrying Ease:
5
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5
Design/Functionality:
5
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5
"Truly a beautiful journal, well made and functional. The option for lined or unlined refills is very nice. It was exceptional quality-typical for Orvis!"
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Review 20 for Personalized Genuine Leather Journal
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A must have item!,
August 31, 2010
By: gezz
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
Capacity:
5
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5
Weight:
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5
Durability:
5
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5
Carrying Ease:
5
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5
Design/Functionality:
5
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5
"I have had my Journal now for 4 years and I would not be without it! For those who like to record important events in their lives it is an essential item. the journal is made to last a lifetime ,looks good and easy to carry .
the only thing I find irritating is the plain refill pages, lined refills are available but Orvis don't sell them -strange!"
the only thing I find irritating is the plain refill pages, lined refills are available but Orvis don't sell them -strange!"
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