TRAVELER’S Notebooks are notebooks with a cover that travels with you through time. Since it is made from a natural material, it requires some maintenance and care to stay in the best possible condition so you can get the most out of it.
In this guide, you will discover what to keep in mind to care for your leather cover properly, so it can accompany you for years to come.
What should you know about TRAVELER’S Notebook covers?
The leather cover of the TRAVELER’S Notebook is made from vegetable-tanned cowhide, cut into pieces, and secured with an elastic band using tin hardware.
Although vegetable-tanned leather has some drawbacks, such as being more difficult to work with and showing wrinkles or scratches more easily, it is an environmentally conscious option that preserves all its natural charm: it ages in a unique and beautiful way with use.
Small marks: part of its character.
The leather used for the TRAVELER’S Notebook is tanned cowhide, infused with oil to give it just the right amount of softness. To preserve its natural texture, the surface is not overly processed.
This means small scratches and wrinkles may appear, but there is no need to worry: they are part of the unique character of each cover. The more you use it, the more it will adapt to your hand, the deeper its color will become, and the less noticeable those marks will be.
Usage recommendations:
The cover is naturally dyed, so the color may transfer if it is exposed to water or friction. Be especially careful on rainy days or if you sweat a lot, as it may stain your clothes or bag.
Please also keep the following recommendations in mind:
- If it gets wet, dry it with a soft cloth and let it dry in the shade.
- Never wash it with water or use benzene or solvents.
- Store it in a well-ventilated place, away from moisture, sweat, and dirt, to prevent mold.
- Do not place it in direct contact with other leather or vinyl products, as the color may transfer or fade.
- The tension of the elastic band can be adjusted by changing the knot according to your preferred length.
How to care for the leather:
When opening your new TRAVELER’S Notebook, you may notice a white, powder-like substance on the surface. This is not a defect: it is natural oil rising to the surface due to changes in temperature.
- It will disappear by rubbing it with a soft cloth or applying heat with a hair dryer.
- If the smell of the oil feels too strong, let the notebook dry for a few days in the shade in a well-ventilated place.
The notebook will develop character with use, even without special care. However, if you want to protect it further, you can apply a commercially available leather cream. This will moisturize the leather, deepen the color, and reduce the visibility of scratches.
*Tip: Always test it first on a less visible area.
With these simple care tips, your TRAVELER’S Notebook will not only stay in good condition, but over the years, it will become a unique object, full of history and personality.
