which journal is right for me?
what’s the main difference between the three journals?
Each of our journals has its own personality—designed to fit different needs.
- grand voyageur: Paper republic classic, minimal cover with ribbons to hold your refills in place. It’s perfect if you love the flexibility and need something compact and easy to carry wherever you go.
- le portfolio: A stylish journal with extra pockets for your cards, papers, and other little bits you need to carry around. If you like having your essentials all in one place while still keeping things neat, this is for you.
- le trifold: A spacious, luxurious journal with leather lining and an extra fold for more room. It’s got a handy pocket to store a few extra things, too. If you need more space and want your thoughts to feel extra protected, this one’s got you covered.
which sizes are available for each journal?
grand voyageur
[pocket] – 10.8 × 15 cm / 4.3 × 5.9 inches
[xl] – 14.8 × 21 cm / 5.8 × 8.3 inches
[a4] – 22 × 30.5 cm / 8.6 × 12 inches
le portfolio
[a6] – 11.5 × 16 cm / 4.5 × 6.3 inches
[a5] – 15.8 × 22.2 cm / 6.2 × 8.7 inches
[a4] – 23 × 32 cm / 9 × 12.6 inches
le trifold
[a6] – 11.3 x 16 cm / 4.45 x 6.3 inches
[a5] – 15.8 × 22.2 cm / 6.2 × 8.7 inches
what kind of paper refills fit inside?
grand voyageur
[pocket] – fits notebooks up to 10 × 14 cm / 3.9 × 5.5 inches
[xl] – fits notebooks up to 14 × 20 cm / 5.5 × 7.9 inches
[a4] – fits notebooks up to 21 × 29.7 cm / 8.3 × 11.6 inches
le portfolio
[a6] – fits notebooks up to 10.5 × 14.8 cm / 4.13 × 5.83 inches
[a5] – fits notebooks up to 14.8 × 21 cm / 5.83 × 8.27 inches
[a4] – fits notebooks up to 21 × 29.7 cm / 8.27 × 11.69 inches
le trifold
[a6] – fits notebooks up to 10.5 x 14.8 cm / 4.13 x 5.83 inches
[a5] – fits notebooks up to 14.8 × 21 cm / 5.83 × 8.27 inches
You can mix and match paper refills, calendars, sketching pads, and more, as long as they stay within the size range.
how many refills can I fit inside each journal?
grand voyageur: 2 book refills (thicker) or 4 notebook refills (thinner). It's compact but surprisingly roomy thanks to the flexible elastic ribbon system.
le portfolio: holds up to 3 book refills or 6 notebook refills, with built-in leather pockets to store cards, papers, or pens, ideal for work and travel.
le trifold: our most spacious journal, it fits up to 6 book refills with its extra fold of leather, protective trifold structure, and multiple ribbon slots.
are the journals refillable?
Yes, all our leather journals are fully refillable by design. This means you don’t need to replace the entire journal once you’ve filled your pages, just swap in a new paper refill, and continue writing.
Each journal comes with elastic ribbons that hold your refills securely inside. You can add more ribbons to hold additional refills, for example, to combine a notebook with a planner or sketchbook. This flexible system lets you customise your journal to fit your needs, whether you use one refill or several.
We offer a wide range of refills in different layouts (plain, ruled, dotted, illustrated) and formats, so you can make it truly yours.
what kind of leather do you use?
We use premium vegetable-tanned leather, sourced from our long-standing partner tannery in Italy. Unlike chrome-tanned leather, vegetable tanning uses natural tannins extracted from plants. This traditional method takes longer but it’s worth it.
Why? Because it results in leather that is more durable, more natural, and completely free of harmful chemicals. It ages beautifully, developing a rich patina over time, meaning your journal becomes more unique the more you use it. It’s leather with a conscience, made to last for years, not seasons.
grand voyageur
minimal, flexible, lightweight
- Our most essential refillable leather journal.
- The most minimal cover, with one inner ribbon and no pockets.
- Ideal if you want a simple everyday journal that is easy to carry and adapt.
- Best for writing, planning, sketching or building a light refill system.
Available in: [pocket], [xl], [a4]
le portfolio
organised, polished, practical
- A refillable leather journal with built-in pockets.
- Designed for those who like to keep notes and loose pieces together in one place.
- More structured than the grand voyageur, while still slim and easy to carry.
- Best for work, meetings, travel documents and everyday organisation.
Available in: [a6], [a5], [a4]
le trifold
protective, spacious, versatile
- Our most spacious refillable leather journal.
- Designed for those who need more room for ideas.
- Features a signature wraparound fold, leather lining, inner pocket and three inner ribbons.
- Holds up to 6 book refills or 12 notebook refills.
- Best if you want to carry multiple projects, plans, sketches and keepsakes in one journal.
Available in: [a6], [a5]
more room, made smaller
Le trifold [a6] brings the signature fold, leather lining, inner pocket and generous refill capacity into a more compact format. Made for everyday carrying, with space for notes, plans, sketches and keepsakes.
make it yours before it is made
With l’atelier live, our 3D customiser, you can create a leather journal that feels completely your own. Choose the format, leather colours, trifold design, pocket, lining, ribbons and embossing, then preview every detail before placing your order. Now, le trifold is part of the experience too.
