Traveler's Notebook, Regular Size, Camel 15193006

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.

Awesome product. Fast delivery.

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. :)

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!

Whew! I was a little worried after reading reviews, but what I received is exactly what is shown in the photos above with all the Midori / Traveler's Notebook packing details exactly as I've come to expect them with other Midori and Traveler's Company products. The notebook that arrived is exactly the color and texture shown in the photos with one exception: Amazon's photos above of the inside interior surface look like it is fabric lined or perhaps fabric bonded to the leather but what I received is just plain leather surface inside. No fabric or any other material in the cover except a very thick leather. No scratches or marks on mine, although it does mark fairly easily which is the point of choosing a vegetable tanned natural leather like this--to show marks and use. Three reasons I chose the Traveler's Notebook before I learned it is a popular item with a cult following: 1) Was using a Moleskine Classic and needed to separate the planner from other writing books so I can track projects, vs tasks, vs calendar vs journal and sketching in separate books without having to put it all in one bound planner. The bound Moleskine has a lot of pages but I have to search week by week to find where I recorded that one task or project. The TN system lets your three "books" be chosen and changed separately, and keep tasks and project notes listed sequentially where I can find them. 2) Needed something about half an inch narrower than the Moleskine Classic (with OLPR leather cover) so it can drop in a sport jacket / blazer hip pocket, and this size is perfect. Pages almost the size of Moleskine. They are both 19mm thick, though in the photo the TN looks thicker because it's on top and because it's new and doesn't lay as flat. 3) Was tired of the absorbent paper used by Moleskine. It's nice paper but not if you write with a fountain pen or even a gel pen which lays a wet line. All the various paper use for TN products (not just from Midori) are finished in a way that is right for fountain pen use. Moleskine Classic has mastered the binding to have a planner lay open flat, so I'll have to get used to the TN which needs to be held open, so I'll see how much I miss that. Also I'll have to trust Midori or someone will continue to make a good weekly planner for this size notebook. The TN cult makes it strong enough in the market to be likely to continue.

I absolutely love the Travelers Company TN's. I've been using this Camel TN for exactly a month now so I thought it was time to give a better and more realistic review. I currently have 3 inserts mainly work related (weekly calendar, work notes, and personal journal) which fit comfortably with no overhang. I have added up to 4 inserts before and don't have any problems with overhang either. The leather of the camel TN is softer than the brown TN, I can't exactly describe it but it feels completely different (not in a bad way), many people describe it as "suede". The leather gets scratched easily but they're easy to smugde away with your fingers, as you can see in the pictures the scratches are not really noticeable. I also provided pictures comparing the brown tn with this camel. The camel color is more a light brown/kind of caramel-ish instead of the old camel color which was closer to being some yellow butterscotch color. Overall I'm happy with the purchase and haven't had any problems. I definitely recommend it. In case you're hesitant due to the leather changes with the travelers notebooks, I'd say don't worry it's worth it! You won't regret it!

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!

When I saw The Travelers Company come out with this notebook color I instantly fell in love! It is a GORGEOUS piece of leather that shows superb craftsmanship and scratches with age beautifully. I love the Midori system and have even made my own inserts out of moleskine notebooks. Been carrying this around with me every day for the past week since it arrived and find it perfect for planning, journaling, and art! UPDATE: I've had this baby for 5 years going strong now. It has been loved and used and looks even more beautiful than when I first got it. The patina on the leather is fantastic! I even ordered the passport size as a companion for it. Buy this notebook! You will love it and it will last for many years.

Very pleased to find this product in Amazon Japan as it was sold out in many places in Singapore. And direct shipping to Singapore! The camel leather is very soft and suede-like. Be aware that it scratches very easily, that is part of its charm to look rustic and show where you have been. I still try to protect it but don't want to be too fussed about it. There is a nice leather smell which is not strong. Everything is well made. There are many videos on YouTube on how ti use the Traveler's Notebook for different purposes, including planning, journalling or even as a wallet. The main attraction for me is the ability to swap in and out different inserts depending on my needs. Now I'll never have to worry about running out of pages in my notebook! There are a few small inconveniences like the pages not lying flat, but you can use a clip (I bought the Traveler's Notebook brass clip which is nice and heavy so helps weight the pages so they stay open). But the feeling of the leather is so nice. And I like the narrow format, not so wide as A5, it's just the right size for free-flow journalling, or making lists.

Tolle Qualität, die hier geliefert wird, durch die verschieden Refills sehr vielseitig einsetzbar. Die Farbe "Camel" gefällt mir persönlich wesentlich besser als das Braun oder Schwarz. Der Ledereinband nutzt sich natürlich mit der Zeit mehr und mehr ab, aber das ist ja gerade der Sinn der Sache. Das Buch soll gebraucht aussehen. Wirkt dadurch allerdings nicht weniger edel. Ich benutze diese Größe im geschäftlichen Umfeld, werde mir allerdings für private Dinge die kleinere Passport-Version zulegen. Ein Tipp für zusätzliche Refills: Nicht diese Gummibänder nutzen, die Midori dafür vorgesehen hat, sondern das Repair-Kit bestellen und eigenhändig noch zwei weitere Inlay-Halterungen bauen. Anleitung dafür findet man auf Youtube. Dauert 5 Minuten, sieht gut aus, wenn man es richtig macht und ist vom Handling wesentlich besser als diese halbgare, offizielle Lösung (Bild der Modifikation in den Fotos)

Livré rapidement, que dire devant la perfection et la simplicité terriblement efficace des carnets Midori. Le mien est arrivé avec déjà quelques marques sur le cuir, un peu dommage de ne pas l'avoir totalement immaculé mais c'est fait pour avoir du vécu et se patiné donc vu que ce ne sont pas de grosses marques ce n'est pas gênant

Perfecto para aquellos que buscamos siempre calidad y funcionalidad y no necesariamente lo electronico y tecnoligia nueva. Este es un cuaderno Muy practico y por su tamaño es facil de llevar a todas partes. Altamente Recomendado.

Correcto el envío, vacio por dentro salvo un cuaderno. El tacto es fantastico y enamora en cuanto la abres.