REVIEW | Undyed Galen Leather A5 Zippered Folio Unboxing & Review

[@haileyedwards5824]

I have this same folio in crazy horse brown and I love the imperfections! It takes on character that feels very personal.

[@prosecute1966]

I've been on the fence about buying this Galen product, but your thorough review has convinced me to buy it today. I'm going to go for the undyed leather too. Thank you. 😊

[@seemownay]

I've been binging all the A5 Cover videos I could find. Thank you so much for this review!

[@TeamFish15]

The best review I’ve seen so far on this product! Great job!

[@JessicaTorina]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad it was helpful :)

[@painchaud2000]

Glad you showed you old leather journal! Looks great!

[@JessicaTorina]

It's scary getting the first marks on undyed leather, but once it starts the aging process it's so fun to watch it change!

[@painchaud2000]

@@JessicaTorina personally I like untanned less than brown of light tan...but my sister has a folio and I am apprectating how it's aging

[@DragonsinGenesisPodcast]

That keychain would be great for an Apple Air Tag so you can always find your notebook.

[@hpstorian]

Thanks for a really thorough and useful review. I particularly appreciated the discussion of raw leather, as well as your choice to go with that rather than the more popular choice for all our benefit. I've already ordered mine in the Crazy Horse but this has inspired me to make future purchases in raw.

[@JessicaTorina]

Thank you so much for watching! Undyed leather really is special but it does require some understanding of how it works. I love watching the change but I always try to warn people that it's not for the faint of heart haha! I'm going to order the brown crazy horse leather version as well, as I love a good deep brown color!

[@MarcellHobbs]

I absolutely love the watercolor ideas! Thanks for sharing!

[@samofsiam]

Thanks! I bought the undyed leather, and thought it was too creamy of a color. But you have convinced me to keep it since I didn't know it gains character over time!

[@JessicaTorina]

I'm glad I could help convince you! Yes, undyed leather is an adventure because every single piece ages differently. Adding some leather oil or balm and then setting it out in the sun to tan will help it change color more quickly. I can't wait to see how mine ages! Thank you so much for watching!

[@lizdelisle1912]

I have the navy A5 and I love it! I want another one in green!

[@caitlanvandewalle4981]

This is so helpful! Mine is arriving today but while waiting I fell in love with a totally different TN system so wasn't sure how to use this once it arrives... it can be for more beautiful notes and sketches!

[@JessicaTorina]

Thank you so much for watching, I'm glad it was helpful! I hope you love yours when it arrives :)

[@leannbl9701]

Thank you for your great review. I would use the key holder for my office fob so it would always be handy when I arrive at the office. Definitely agree wouldn't want to use regular keys that would scratch pens!

[@JessicaTorina]

Thank you so much for watching! Keeping your work key quickly accessible is smart! If you have a work ID badge that might even fit there too.

[@organize1979]

Great review - appreciate the info on undyed leather.

[@JessicaTorina]

Thank you so much for watching! Yes, undyed leather is so unique. It always takes me a long while before I muster up the courage to use it haha!

[@weaver7249]

This was a terrific review. I know I will be ordering this now, the features are perfectly clear. Thank you!

[@JessicaTorina]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@sered_stepu]

Hi Jessica! Thanks a lot for your review! I've already watched a ton of reviews of this folio, but none of them answered my question which the only one that stops me from buying one of these instantly. There were several reports on reddit that the pen loops on these leave dye or scratch marks on their pens. I plan to use it for not so cheap pens, so right now it's a stopper for me. Could you please tell me if you have noticed the same behaviour of the leather with your pens? Thank you in advance!

[@lisabernhardt7933]

I would not see how this leather would mark pens as it is an undyed leather so there is no color to rub off onto other surfaces.

[@mauishopgirll]

The key could be for an office key like a safe but it would be bulky and may damage items like you mentioned.

[@jamesaritchie1]

I'm not at all fond of the color of undyed leather, but I love the fact that I can dye it on my own. I also like to use Mink Oil Paste on undyed leather, which darkens it quickly. With some leather, you can go all the way to black, if you like.

[@JessicaTorina]

I used to make and sell traveler's notebooks and I have a bunch of leftover undyed leather I'd love to experiment applying color to! I'll have to check out the mink oil paste, I've never heard of it. Thank you so much for watching!

[@hansspiegl8684]

Very good review! But I cannot believe that writing on the left side will work for me. Also I think it is so big, that I would need a backpack to carry it around. If I have a backpack I don’t need a „all in one“ cover. So your review has saved me money. Stay healthy, greetings from Austria.

[@JessicaTorina]

Thank you so much for watching! I hope you are able to find the perfect cover for you. Let me know what you end up purchasing when you find one you like and maybe I'll check it out!

[@hansspiegl8684]

@@JessicaTorina you are very Kind 🙂. I think for me a small messenger bag, a rhodia webnotebook and a pen sleeve is the best solution.

[@MrFredstt]

Beautiful cover

[@colinjbanks]

Loved your video. My kind of humour. Before I buy one, just wanted to know how you have got on with it. Thumbs up or down will suffice.

[@JessicaTorina]

Did you pick one up? I think I need one in the Crazy Horse Brown too!

[@ALittleBitofALot]

The Evil Eye is a Middle Eastern / Jewish thing. As a matter of fact, because the Jewish religion has migrated to so many countries, Central American people use it as well. I've been on the fence of getting the A5, but then I also really like the 5 pen zipper pen holder, or the 10 pen holder .... ah decisions, decisions LOL I also really love the concept of undyed leather, I love it when my TNs get all he scuff marks and little scratches from use.

[@JessicaTorina]

That's very interesting! Thank you for sharing that history with me. Undyed leather is always so scary at the beginning but once it begins to take on some character it gets fun and exciting haha! I think a pen holder will be my next purchase from Galen. Thank you so much for watching!

[@samar3uk]

Yes, that zipper is everything!!

[@JessicaTorina]

I need my zippers to be able to withstand the Apocalypse haha!

[@sjlmorgan]

Great review! I'm thinking about getting one and found you through my research.

[@JessicaTorina]

Awesome! Thank you so much for watching, I'm glad it was helpful! Which cover are you thinking about buying?

[@sjlmorgan]

The undyed...I like the idea of leaving my mark(s) on it 😊

[@Geemeel1]

Great explanation about undied leather. !! never new that. also very practical. greeting from Amsterdam

[@JessicaTorina]

Hello in Amsterdam! Thank you so much for watching!

[@charlesjacques750]

I LOVE the mini watercolor kit, so cool. Unfortunately Galen is sold out. Agree about the key bob, pretty useless. Great review !!

[@JessicaTorina]

Oh no! I'm sure they will be back in stock soon. I know they restock often. Thank you for watching!

[@lfernander1980ify]

Thank you so much for this video. I would have liked to see if you could fill all pen loops and put a notebook and still zip it but that’s ok because I probably won’t be doing that. 😂. But thank you for convincing me that I need to buy this folio. I was hesitant because of the hefty price (for me it’s hefty) but I think it’s a good investment because it will probably last me years if not a lifetime. Thanks again!

[@JessicaTorina]

Haha glad I could help justify your purchase! It’s beautiful and I’m sure you’ll love it! Which color did you go with?

[@ambsquared]

I ordered one in Crazy Horse Brown along with some notebooks and an EDC Wallet in CHB. Hasn’t shipped yet, but they are making some products as they are ordered now. I got emails confirming the order, and then an email from Yunus advising about production times. Anxiously waiting for it to arrive, but could take a few weeks right now.

[@JessicaTorina]

Hopefully it will arrive soon! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Maca475]

I was just searchin for a way to carry my watercolours and it was a great surprise for me you reviewed it at the end. Sadly I take a teeny but thicker than yours pan water color pallete. Its 1.5 cms (0.6 inch) wide. Do you think it would fit with the same moleskine watercolor book?

[@JessicaTorina]

Thank you for watching! I'll take some measurements and see if I think that will fit!

[@jessicacollins8049]

Goulet Pens sells a limited selection of Galen Leather products.

[@JessicaTorina]

That's right, they do! I usually go check their first before I go to the website because I'm impatient haha!

[@mdascoota4293]

I think I would consider writing only the right side of the notebook or in case of a vertical notebook I would flip it over and only use the frontpage. As for carrying the cover when it is closed with contents: having a note book inside as well as the 4 slotpenholder with 4 pens, it might be a very tight fit. It seems that it works better with your aquarelbrushes, they are much thinner. It is a beautiful item nonetheless.

[@JessicaTorina]

Thank you for watching!

[@Richardsumilang]

Wow looks so good when finally aged! I just ordered mine. How long did it take for them to complete your order?

[@pc4n62004]

Mine arrived in less than a week. They have fast shipping and let let you know via email - they confirm your order, when they start working on your order and when they ship. Love the Galen Leather Co. I’m certain you will be happy with your order when it arrives.

[@JessicaTorina]

Mine arrived very quickly as well! I would say about a week or so, which is impressive considering they are in Turkey and with all of the shipping delays going on. I hope you enjoy your cover!

[@jonathanpopoli]

I really like your review! I have a question for you, I have an iPad mini with an attached keyboard which makes it about 3/4-7/8” thick, I also like writing in a Rhodia A5 notepad, is there enough room for both in your opinion? Your help would be greatly appreciated.

[@JessicaTorina]

Thank you for watching! I'll take some measurements and see if I think that will fit!

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

It's supposed to be able to take an iPad mini and a smartphone.

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

Subscribed!!

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

It's actually called an Alexander's Eye.

[@PencopiaPictorial]

2 skinny pens per elastic lot.

[@vividelgado1468]

Me encanta. 😍😍😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@JessicaTorina]

¡Muchas gracias! Me alegra que hayas disfrutado el video.

[@colinjbanks]

Before purchasing any item from Galen Leather please make sure you are aware of the shipping costs. Despite my invoice including the cost of shipping, the delivery company UPS requested a further £30 English pounds before I was allowed my parcel. Make sure you make enquiries before purchasing! I was advised by Yusuf that this is mentioned on their website. Clearly I had missed that section. I advise you to be careful. The product I purchased is lovely. It is a shame that it has been ruined for me paying a lot more money than expected. I will make it my mission to ensure that everyone is aware on all social platforms. I know I can’t be the first to suffer from this!

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

I got stung a long time ago with import charges to the U.K., But I think the Galen products are so reasonably priced, I won't mind paying.

[@inerlogic]

lol... maybe they give you the coffee and tea to custom dye the leather