Are the pages lined or blank?+
Lined. The NAPLES holds 120 cream ruled pages, so it works straight away as a diary, a work notebook or a travel log. If you sketch more than you write, the ruling is light enough to draw over.
What is crazy horse leather?+
Full grain leather immersed in oils and waxes during tanning. The oils saturate the fiber, so every scratch or pressure mark shows lighter at first, then fades when rubbed. Over months of handling the cover darkens and builds a patina unique to its owner.
Will it fit in a pocket?+
Yes, within reason. At 17.8 × 13 cm (7 × 5.1 inches) and 0.3 kg it slides into a coat or jacket pocket and takes almost no room in a bag. It is bigger than a pocket memo book and smaller than an A5 desk notebook: sized for carrying, not for storing.
How does the strap closure work?+
A leather strap fixed to the back cover with two antique brass rivets wraps around and tucks through a riveted loop on the front. It holds the covers shut so loose papers, receipts or a boarding pass stay put inside. No elastic band to stretch out over time.
My cover has scratches. Is that normal?+
Normal and intended. Crazy horse leather marks easily and heals just as easily: rub the scratch with your fingers and the oils migrate back, blending it into the surface. If you want a leather that never shows wear, this is not the right material for you.
Does it come with a pen?+
No, and there is no pen loop either: the NAPLES stays deliberately minimal. Most of our customers pair it with the PALERMO pen case in matching crazy horse leather, or carry both inside one of our leather messenger bags for a full everyday-carry setup.
Is it a good gift?+
One of the safest we make. A leather journal is unisex, needs no size, and gets more personal with use. It works for graduations, new jobs, travel send-offs, or anyone who keeps notes on paper.
