DESIGNPHIL Traveler's Notebook, Regular Size, Camel 15193006

For the price I was initially reluctant given I can find these in San Francisco for double the price and could guarantee authenticity but I was very pleased with my purchase. I received an authentic Midori Traveler's Notebook in camel. I noticed straight from the box/shipping warehouse that it came from, the immediate leather was very light in color and slightly scuffed from transport but the texture of the leather indicated this was because the leather was dry. I quickly remedied this with rub-down with a leather moisturizer (use an unscented body or hand lotion if this isn't available) and the color deepened into its camel caramel shade once the lotion had fully absorbed and dried into the material and the scuffs were gone.The charm with a Midori Traveler's Notebook is when you get it it's pretty plain and straight-forward but with its simplicity comes a myriad of customization and no two Midori Traveler's Notebooks age the same way based on care and daily use. Over time the leather will soften, the color may darken or lighten with use if camel or brown and will develop a natural glossy patina through daily handling and use. My brown is my oldest and has become a glossy shine with few character-growing scuffs from rough handling as my travel journal. My black Midori is is younger by several months but in the short time I've had it, it has slowly taken on its own patina from more daily use as a schedule planner for work and is less prone to visual scratches like my brown. I'm sure the camel will take on its own patina in time, a slow process that will be a pleasure to observe over the years.I love the camel shade and I know the camel tends to be more sensitive to scuffing which may be a plus for those who want a notebook cover to reflect an Indiana Jones-like level of daily use quickly. If this is a determent then I recommend the Traveler's Notebook in either black or brown. Brown is darker in shade than camel and is less prone to getting scuffed about but will still age in time. The black I've had for a while as my daily planner for work and it shows scuffs and scratches the least of all the Midori colors but as a result won't share the aging characteristics that lovers of brown and camel may prefer. You have to be pretty rough with the black to make it look like it's been around the world.Just note if you order either black or brown then you will get either the updated "Traveler's Notebook/Traveler's Company, Japan/Made in Thailand" stamping like the camel or the outdated "Midori/Made in Thailand" stamping on the back. Same product, the stamping was changed in early 2016 the same year of the camel color became part of the main line. Don't fret. Like, seriously, don't fret...it's the same notebook product. I've noticed folks freaking out that they got a fake for the brown or black when ordering from Amazon when really they got the updated stamping from 2016 onwards or the older stock from pre-2016. I own both versions in different colors and the leather has been consistent. Just do a quick google image lookup on branding and you'll know which you have but know you won't get the camel with the outdated Midori stamping. :)

What can I say, this is everything I have wanted in a notebook. This is like something Indiana Jones or better yet, his father would have carried on their adventure. The design is so simple, and yet the notebook can be personalized and expanded for almost any desire. Journaling - buy the insert with lines, sketching - add the blank page insert or better yet their special paper for sketching, technical plans and drawings - get the graph paper... it is really endless. For those unfamiliar with this concept, just look Midori up and you will see that there is a wealth of info and cult following. Look up Patrick Ng and his trusty Midori notebooks online and get inspired. One last note, there have been comments made regarding the quality and make of the notebook. I bought the Camel Traveler’s size and can only comment on that. The leather came free of marks, with no strange chemical smell or residue. Instead, I got a soft - wonderful to touch, warm leathery smell that was everything I was hoping for. As a side note, my first Midori was the passport size which I bought at a specialty bookstore in Williamsburg and the quality is almost identical. Don’t hesitate, have fun with your ideas and inspirations - and join the rest of us on adventures!

I have been looking at the Traveler's Notebook cover for a while. I originally wasn't sure if I want to use a hand writing notebook when many of us are using electronic calendar like smartphones, online calendars etc. But I tried spreading out the monthly calendar pages for planning and I felt it compliment the searchable items with alarm reminders. The notebook system is great with flexibility and the right size to use at home or on the go. The texture is great. It feels like suede a little bit. The color is class tan. I can fold letter size pages in third and fit them in the notebook. So far I love touching it, carrying it, and continue to explore more ways to use it.

Absolutely stunning. I love it! For my first ever Travelers company Notebook, and third TN, this is by FAR my favorite. I have a Chic Sparrow too, and reach for this one more so than that.The texture is so smooth, kind of like a very light suede. But I don’t like the feel of suede, and this doesn’t bother me at all because it is so soft.Scratches rub out easily, but some stay. I carry this around with me EVERYWHERE and even toss it into a diaper bag. It just gets so beautiful.I was able to fit four Hobby Lobby inserts in it with no overhand or anything, and could fit one more if I wanted.The thickness is pretty thin, but durable. Not cumbersome at all.The inside is smooth textured as well, not at all rugged like some have.To say I’m in love would be the grossest understatement of the year. I cannot wait to get more accessories!

The cover is a gorgeous camel color and is made of high quality leather. I can feel and smell the difference between this traveler's notebook compared to a cheaper traveler's notebook that I have. I love that the cover comes in a protective bag and an insert. This was also my first time purchasing from Amazon Japan and I am surprised that it came on time and in perfect condition. I love that it is cheaper than the marketed prices at other U.S.-based retailers.

The media could not be loaded. Amazing product! I was worried because I couldn’t see the logo of the company in the notebook in the description, but it’s there. The leather is soft and great quality! So, travelers and notebooks lovers I recommend this product!