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5 of 5!!!
It's flat shape so doesn't make my bag looks fat. Can keep pens and note together so able to bring only this.
Um.... just pretty n nice!! Nothing to unpleasant poins

The quality and hand craftsmanship of this pen tray is rarely found today. It is exquisite and perfectly functional! I have been searching for this product for two decades. See photos of how perfectly it fits into my desk arrangement! Thank you so very much! You shipped earlier than expected.

Amazing Folio!!

This Expasni-Folio is absolutely amazing! It has a ton of room to store a thick A5 size journal, several pen slots that have elastic loops that you can store large diameter or standard size fountain pens. It has slots to store business cards and large slots for extra stationary. It’s built with a heavy duty zipper, beautifully finished leather and heavy duty stitching, truly built to last two life times. It fits easily into a backpack for everyday use. Super fast shipping from Turkey to the U.S.! Thanks Galen Leather Company for making a great product!

After months of use...

After months of use with a used notebook cover I couldn't be happier. I have not had any issues with quality or function. I also enjoyed the extra goodies included by Galen Leather

Perfection

This isn't my first purchase from Galen Leather and it absolutely won't be my last!

I had a question after ordering and they responded almost immediately and their service was incredible (as always).

I have been eyeing up the forest green leather for a long while and it's honestly even more beautiful in person! I have it filled with four fountain pens, a iPad Mini, a Moleskine notebook and my airpods and it still zippers closed and fits everything well. It is the most perfect addition to my collection and I know I'll be using it for many years to come.

Love brass and Galen leather

I don’t normally keep a pen on my desk . After seeing this brass pen holder I had to order it . I knew from Galen leather it would be quality , and I was right . Love it like all my Galen leather

Galen Leather hard pen case

I think the pen cases from Galen Leather are some of the best on the market. The cases are easy to use and protect the pens very well. Great craftsmanship.

Very nice shave travel case

Well made and beautiful

Paper made for Writing

I expected nothing less than perfect coming from Galen and of course they always exceed expectations. The A5 pad is exactly as you would imagine but better. My fountain pens do not struggle to write on this paper, they don't jump ot skip, it's a exceedingly smooth writing experience time after time, page after page. I wholly appreciate the blotter page so my wider nibs don't bleed and the guide pages in both wide ruled and college and two grids. The packaging is stunning and I can't help hanging onto every box that things come in. I really can't see myself going back to another brand of paper when the best quality I have ever encountered comes from one of my favorite small businesses. I'll forever be a returning customer.

A Writer's Perfect Bag

I previously purchased the smaller medic bag and have carried it diligently for months and months, it's a workhorse of a bag that holds more than you would expect, but as life continued to shape and bend I found myself needing more space. So my hubby gifted me the honor of the XL and oh. my. goodness. This is the bag of dreams, every single writer, reader, dark academia inspired dreamer needs this bag. I thought the smaller one held a magical amount of things but it doesn't compare to the XL! From my refillable journal, folio, and bible snuggly fitting in the far back pocket, my cards highlighters, pens, charger, keys, and other miscellaneous things in the front. (I especially love the little pocket so my keys can set comfortably along with breath mints and a small bottle of ink) and then there's the magnetic front flap with SIX pockets that holds just about everything else like full size pages of notes, maybe a drawing or two from my kid, a sticky note pad, and even more cards when needed. There's not much I can't fit in this thing and take it on the move. I will say on the smaller version the strap wasn't long enough for me to wear it as a backpack but I normally carried it as a tote anyway, I'm quite delighted though that this one is long enough to utilize that feature and it wears very comfortable as a backpack as well. I also really love the small handle on the back to carry like a briefcase, so grabbing it from the seat or just walking from the car to class you don't always have to throw it on your shoulder. There's not one element I could say something negative about, the family at Galen goes above and beyond when it comes to care and quality.

Simply Beautiful

I have had my eye on a folio for about six months, wanting and needing something a little more organized than my passport wallet. Being a returning customer of Galen, I always have extremely high expectations, and as always they exceed them. The burnt orange coloration is rich and deep, there is a place for everything I carry on my day to day, the quality is just phenomenal. I love that it can hold a A5 book or pad, there are multiple slots for notes, cards, cash, or whatever you need to stow away. I personally removed the removable pen holder because my everyday pad is so thick it created a bit of tension with it filled and included, but as I work those pages down I can definitely see putting it back in there. Galen is the epitomy of quality and care when it comes to their product.

Amazing quality and customer service

Everything is perfect with this folio!
Craftsmanship, business history, customer service...
Writing and drawing with fine writing instruments was already a nice experience but adding this item with soul makes this experience even more deep!

once again, Galen Leather Opus!

it’e been a while after thankfully receiving many opus pen cases in various colors. my fountain pen collections have grown since, and I had my eye on the new CH Ocean Blue color for a while now. finally purchased one and wow the colors! love it! I think blue/greens are showing up more recently in inks and fountain pens too, perfect!

once more, Galen Leather Opus 12!

it’e been a while after thankfully receiving many opus pen cases in various colors. my fountain pen collections have grown since, and I had my eye on the new CH Ocean Blue color for a while now. finally purchased one and wow the colors! love it! I think blue/greens are showing up more recently in inks and fountain pens too, perfect!
Thank you for the usual amazing pen case

Gorgeous!

I absolutely love this Dopp Kit, and will be buying more for everyone in my family!
The capacity is top-tier, the quality of the zipper is always incredible, and the personalization was absolutely worth it as a treat to myself. It came with so many lovely goodies and a super useful drawstring storage bag.
As always, I recommend wiping off any item once it arrives, and giving it conditioner to welcome it home! This is not a negative comment about Galen, simply a reality of leather goods.
I love this store and will continue to come back for the prices, quality, and range of colors and styles. Thank you, Galen Leather!

Sammlerstücke für Kaweco Pens, ungefärbtes Leder

Ich habe es in ungefärbtem Leder bestellt und diese Entscheidung war richtig. Mir gefällt es sehr gut. Eine Bekannte sagte, sehr schön und stilvoll! Meiner Frau und meiner Tochter gefiel es auch. Das Leder ist haptisch wunderbar. Die Qualität und die Verarbeitung sind einwandfrei. Ich bin sehr zufrieden. Wenn ich wieder etwas aus Leder oder Holz benötige, werde ich wieder bei Galen Leather kaufen.

Gorgeous Products, Great Service!

The leather folio in Crazy Horse Forrest Green is beautiful and practical.

The Kilk & Galen Celestial fountain pen is gorgeous! As for the Dentist nib, it writes very smoothly and when you get the hang of it, it writes from fine to medium to broad: a true delight!

Thank you for the extra goodies & Keep Up The Fantastic Work!
Greetings from Belgium, Eline.

My favorite notebook!

I got a regular size TN in crazy horse forest green with the everyday books in my first order. I absolutely love the green color and the way the crazy horse leather wears. The more you use it the more character is given to the leather. I love this TN so much I bought a passport size that I use as a wallet with everyday books in it as well. I also got the pencil case and the kaweco pen case in the same color. Having a full set it beautiful. Everything from Galen ships quickly as well. I will definitely continue to buy from them.

Love!

Perfect for carrying my techo

label position

I received one wiht the label positioned on the back and a few bumps

Never recieved the order and no help from Galen

I've had to do all the calling and tracing of this package. I provided you with proof it did not go to my house and you did nothing. Customer service has been poor. The only contact I have with you is requests for reviews and ads for items in your store.
I at least know where my package it now, as you noted 28 days later but I still have no access to it as the homeowner who did get the package and reported it to Fedex, and then Fedex never picked up so she brought it down to my house and left it with workmen.
As you can see the package is not on my porch with the red plaid mat but on the porch with the black mat. Galen had this info but still did nothing.

A beautiful pen!

This pen is currently the only way to get the Bohemian Twilight resin. It's such a beautiful pen. It's a piston filler which to me is more desirable than a converter. There's also an ink window which is very convenient. The medium nib is very smooth and wet. Overall, a great addition to my collection.

Excellent quality

This is the fourth product that I take and I am always amazed by the excellent quality of their products. Every time I open the package that arrives I am surprised by the exquisite courtesy they have in leaving truly appreciated gagedt. It is a pleasure to buy from them.

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Kakimori Brass Nib For Dip Pens
Parz S. (Chiang Mai, TH)
you need this nib!!!

This is a really wonderful nib to write with, draw with... use!!! I highly recommend it!

It's bigger but is it big enough?

I purchased this expanded version hoping for heaps of space. I found that this version is still a bit small so I stuffed extra notebooks and pens etc inside to help the leather stretch to it's full potential and that has helped lots. (and it stretches quickly). I'm not fond of the larger straps for pens??? in (three of them - one large(r) than the other two) They don't hold any of my fountain pens firmly without using the clip to hold them in place. I did move the lovely fountain pen insert over to my writers box. All in all... a beautiful piece of workmanship but I wish the inside was a little more expanded than this version and the left side was more customizable. For style... it's a win their leather is gorgeously soft!!!