![]() I was Googling around (cuz that’s what nerds do) and came across a tip list on a leather website. The second phase happened the night before I was finishing up this article. The first phase was to literally beat up the leather by roughing it up, rolling it, and getting violent with the notebook. I’ve been playing with this notebook for a while now so this aging process actually happened in two phase. Usually, I just let nature take its course and let the leather age as I use it. There are ways to speed up that process, of course. Give me ripples, creases, scars, color variations, and a buttery smooth feeling and I’m in love. If you’ve ever had a beautiful piece of leather - whether it’s a bag like my beloved tote, a pair of quality leather shoes, or a traveler’s notebook – you know that the more you beat up a piece of leather, the more beautiful it becomes. ![]() So I took matters into my own hands … literally. I wanted to know what it was like right away. I didn’t want to wait for a few months while the patina came through. I can’t leave well enough alone, right? I’m also not very patient. Just carry it around with you and let the oils in your hands wear the waxy coating off gradually.īut you know me. I was told that the coating will wear off with use and will achieve a patina in a few months. The waxy finish gives the leather a soft cloudy/foggy look that is unique and kind of cool. I admit that the finish felt a bit strange but not unpleasant. I wondered if it would still smell like leather – it does – and if it felt like leather or had a strange feeling because of the waxy coating. It is 100% genuine leather and called “fog wax cowhide.” I’ve never seen this type of treatment on a TN before and I was intrigued to get my hands on it. What makes this traveler’s notebook unique is the waxy coating on the leather. With four colors to choose from – blue, pink, green, brown – there’s something for everyone. It’s an all-in-one package because not only do you get the high-quality leather cover, it also comes with three notebook inserts and a pocket folder, a brass pen clip, and feather bookmark. This passport size traveler’s notebook is a great starter option for those who want to try out the system but still get a quality leather journal cover. So today I’m going to show you how I took a new traveler’s notebook and beat it up, roughed it up, rolled it, washed it, scraped it, and used a couple scary ingredients to turn it into a gorgeous TN I love. You see, this little passport size traveler’s notebook needed some TLC – some special love to break it in properly. I took it one giant step beyond just a review. But this isn’t just a standard product review. I received this adorable traveler’s notebook from Unique HM & LN – they asked me to take a look at it and give my thoughts.
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