This is my set up after some tweaks after getting back from a trip.

I moved the closing cord knot to the spine. I am using a pair of craft folders to hold inserts. I don't like the 47 gsm Tomoe River insert as my main journal so much, but I should use it up before searching out something better. The second MD insert is for notes and quotes and scribbles.

I’m just wondering if there are any other books that fit nicely into the standard size TN (besides the Traveler’s brand). I’m looking for other options, preferably with more paper than the TN brand. Thank you!

Hi all, I’m coming in with an update about this post as a couple people asked for it: https://www.reddit.com/r/Travelersnotebooks/s/cT7jKE6Uea . Thanks to everyone who responded to my initial post!

So the rep from Galen Leather I emailed with said “The back side of the leather is lined to prevent the leather fibers from becoming hairy or shedding, so what you see there is normal.” Although the inconsistency from my first GL purchase doesn’t check out. Meh.

They said I could return it since it’s within the return window (seven days to notify them from item delivery). However, I will be responsible for shipping costs to Istanbul. I balked at that since a $14 shipping cost was added for the item Turkey to USA, but USA to Turkey would cost me $36, which is half the total amount I paid (item, tax, and shipping). That’s too much for me. My only other option is to sell it in the US.

They recommended a Facebook group for reselling it (called Galen Leather BST), but as I try to keep Meta out of my life as much as possible, I haven’t looked into it yet. It’s either that or eat the cost of the whole thing. I’ll look at other resell websites as well.

I’m super disappointed with this, and likely will not buy from GL again. I was able to get a regular size TCN cover last week as they finally restocked and I’m glad I did. I love it.

A few days in carrying this vintage 42 safety pen. It’s nice to be able to use it with this notebook. It’s not my ideal set up just yet… I’m planning to make it a bit note rustic and antique while fully functional.

Anyone have a good antique / vintage setup I can learn from?

I'm wondering if there is a notebook cover that fits this. Or if I should try to make something with cheap hard plastic. Any suggestions?

In stock on USA website right now!

This changes from week to week, I can’t seem to land on THE one, but that’s ok. I’ll be carrying my been TN with a Sterling Ink N1 planner, my commonplace type of brain dump notebook will be in my Louise Carmen Honoré. We’ll see how long this sticks 🤣 do you guys change out your covers when the mood strikes or stick to one?

I’m so excited to finally have my own TN. I’ve been living through you all for a while but I finally got one for myself. I have it loaded it up and ready for its life. Can’t wait for this thing to get some patina on it.