The Writing Box
$149.00 USD
- An analog box for today's modern writers.
- Crafted from solid walnut wood and vegetable-tanned leather.
- Designed to carry analog writing tools and notebooks. The unique angled cover allows you to write comfortably on journeys.
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WRITING IS THE PAINTING OF THE VOICE.
Centuries ago, writing boxes enabled people to transport their stationery and writing instruments from place to place. These boxes were small and portable and served as a storage container as well as a writing surface. Now, the analog writer and avid creative can still enjoy this charming piece with Galen Leather’s Walden Woodworkers Co. writing box. We have collaborated with Walden Woodworkers Co. to build this beautiful and unique writing box.
Inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s portable writing desk
Inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s portable writing desk, this beautiful antique writing box is the perfect marriage of form and function. A vintage writing box for today’s modern writers, this high-quality wooden writing box is crafted from solid walnut and secured with a sturdy, nickel-plated brass clasp. Optional vegetable-tanned leather straps fastened with snaps provide a handle for the box, making it easy to carry.
Unique Portable Wooden Writing Desk
When you open this portable writing box, you’ll discover that the compact yet spacious writing slope box has plenty of room inside for all the tools a writer would need. Its leather lining features elastic compartments to secure writing instruments, fancy pens, inks, notebooks, journals, and more. Two wooden prongs sit inside the lower half of the box and flip up to support the lid, creating a 15-degree angled cover and writing surface. This allows the writing box to serve as an antique lap writing desk, enabling you to write wherever and whenever inspiration strikes.
Carry your writing supplies everywhere you go or simply use the writing box as an attractive display for your treasured fountain pen collection. The charm of this writing box helps channel your creativity and would make the perfect gift for a writer, an aspiring novelist, poet, calligrapher, or artist.
The outer dimensions of the writing box are 12.5” x 10.2” x 2.7”. Finished with natural linseed and tung oil, it’s protected in shipping by a thick cardboard box.
*Due to the nature of the wood, each writing box will vary in color and no two will be identical. Also, we are adding current batch pictures from our recent production. Please review them carefully.
*Accessories shown in the pictures are not included, but to complete your writing set, additionally you can purchase traveler's notebooks, fountain pens, and brass accessories.
FEATURES
- Six elastic pen slots
- One big elastic pocket-size notebook holder
- One small elastic pocket-size notebook holder
- Four upper elastic slots for clips/ papers /rulers
- The base fits two A5 notebooks, or TN, papers or documents
- Outside of the top cover fits a flat lay A5 notebook
- Shown in the picture is a Hobonichi Cousin (not included)
- 15 degree angled cover to write comfortably on
SPECS
- Outside: 32 x 26 x 7 cm (12.5 x 10.2 x 2.7 inches)
- Inside: 29 x 23 x 5 cm (11.6 x 9.2 x 2 inches)
- Made from walnut wood
- Nickel-plated brass accessories
- Vegetable-tanned leather inside the cover
- Comes in a thick cardboard box
- Finished with natural oils
- Made by Walden Woodworkers Co. - the package was designed by Mathias Johansson
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Notes
- It is important to keep the lid of the box closed, when not using it.
- This box is made of natural wood and due to the nature of the wood and depending on your location, you can see warping. (mostly in winter). So it is acceptable that you can see a gap up to 4-5 mm gap between sides. Again it depends on your region, climate... It is not a production problem. A seasonal difference in humidity and weather.
- If you see this gap, you can put some heavy items and leave them for a while.
*To see the detailed history and plans of Thomas Jefferson's Writing Box, click here.
Customer Reviews
I'm so happy to have a Writing Box. I want to use it for a long time. Just looking at it makes me happy
When it comes to "emotion", "Galen Leather". 'Although it was a second, the quality was also very good. I am happy to have obtained the Writing Box at a good price. However, I was very disappointed that the Evil Eye Charm was not available this time.
This is such a lovely box and it has completely changed my writing space. I set up a corner of the dining room table with my Galen leather desk pad, a scented candle, and now my writing box, and the space becomes a lovely little writing zone. I keep pens (Galen leather pen case) and my journal (with Galen leather monogrammed cover), oversized paperclips, my electric lighter, and my vintage collection of stamps, and it's all ready when I want to write. I just love this.
The Writing Box is both beautiful and practical - also for a person who loves drawing and painting. The craftmanship is of fantastic quality, I was speechless when I first opened the package. After a month of heavy use, also out in the nature, my "Drawing Box" is perfect, just what I wanted and expected! Thank you!
결이 좀더 고운 제품으로 원했는데 독특한 무늬로 왔어요.그래도 보면 볼수록 마음에 들어요.잘만든 제품 입니다.
Beautiful wood work and perfect shape that make this wood box become a real treasure trunk for your pens. A must have for writing lovers!
Just buy the box! It is stunning!
This box arrived in very good time to the UK, despite coming from overseas. It's a good size, the wood is beautifully finished; it feels like a quality product that is worthy of my best fountain pens. Amazon are selling some cheap knock offs of this product made in China, but they don't look anywhere like as good quality as this, and it was important to me to be able to support a family business.
Just a couple of points that have made me rate this as 4* rather than 5*
-The leather lining the back is very soft indeed, and marks very easily. It won't look this good for long.
-The metal logo is in the wrong place. It's quite thick, and interferes with the writing surface, and its edges are quite sharp. I'm seriously thinking about unscrewing it and taking it off altogether, although that would leave the screw holes which would need to be filled. It would have been much better to put this elsewhere, leaving the writing surface completely clear.
If you could sort these out, it would be perfect.
This writing box is absolutely stunning! The quality of its design is second to none.
I am enjoying using it as a box to hold my monthly journal supplies. I am a repeat Gallen Leather customer. Everything I purchase from Gallen is pure luxury. Their customer service is also second to none.
The writers box is beautiful and I am so glad a I bought it. My only issue is the small screws that hold the nameplate. My Traveler’s notebook covers suddenly started to get these long, deep marks in the leather and I couldn’t figure out why. I thought it was something inside the case when storing it so I tried removing some things but the issues persisted. Finally I figured out that the two little screws that hold the nameplate wasn’t flush with the plate and was sharp enough to make marks. So whenever I used the box in the writing position my covers got scuffed up (and not in the good way). I might try to unscrew them and get them more flush but for now I have put little stickers on and that does the trick. I forgot to take a picture of my covers before I tried to remedy the marks with some oil (on the olive) but they are pretty deep.
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Shipping
We ship worldwide. All items are sent via our shipping partners UPS/Fedex. Your items may need to be signed for upon receipt.
Due to security reasons, we cannot ship to PO boxes.
Some items are ready for shipment in our workshop, located in Istanbul. In stock items dispatch within 6-7 working days after payment has cleared using our shipping partners, UPS & FedEx. If the item is not in stock, then we will need to make your order.
Deliveries to USA addresses will take 3-4 days. For the UK and Europe, 2-3 days. To Australia, 6-7 days. For the rest of the world, expect a maximum of 7 working days. Plus production times.
- Buyers are responsible for customs duties. There are no additional taxes for goods being delivered to the USA.
- European Union : New rules after 1 July 2021; we charged VAT for orders up to 150€. It means no hidden or extra customs fees during the delivery. Orders more than 150€ subject to customs same as before.
- UK : Orders are subject to VAT. Around %20 percent. + courier fees.
- Brazil: Due to high taxes, we suggest to use a redirecting service like Regarding redirecting services, I've been using fishisfast.com
- Most countries, except the USA, are subject to VAT (value added tax) and customs duties. These are the responsibility of the recipient. Since rates vary by country and by what was ordered.
- Shipping fees are automatically calculated during the checkout process. See your checkout for shipping options. As an example, a small journal's shipping fee starts at US$9.80.
- HS Tariff Code for Leather Goods 420221 (You can check your country import regulations with this code)
Returns - Cancellations
- Items (except personalized items) can be returned for a full refund within 7 days of receipt. Buyer is responsible for the Shipping costs. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have before placing an order.
- Due to all items are made to order, after receiving your order, we immideatly start to make your items. We don't accept cancellations/changes after orders placed.
Embossed Monogram
- Products suitable for personalization, are shown on the product pages.It is and additional option.
- Currently, we can't customize the wooden items.
- If you want a monogram option on your item please select it from choose box at the right side of the page.
- The Monogram default position will be on the front right bottom corner. Up to 3 characters.
- Up to 3 characters you can personalize your item with ; A....Z Capital letters 0....9 numbers . , & ! # - _ @ / : * punctuation.
- Font and height, the default for this listing is Times New Roman, 1 cm high, same as the lead picture.
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