Leather 101

Speckled Fawns Traveler's Notebook Sizes

Default to 1-inch spines, open flat

Micro 4.5" x 8"

Passport 9.5 x 5 (new measurement half inch less than vintage fawn passport)

Field Note Narrow 6" x 9

Field Note 6" x 9.5"

A6 Narrow 6.5" x 10.5”

A6 6.5" x 11"

Personal 7.25" x 10"

B6 Slim 7.75" x 10.5"

B6 7.75" x 12.5"

Standard 8.75" x 11"

Standard Wide 8.75" x 12"

Standard Extra Wide 8.75" x 13"

A5 8.75" X 14"

Composition 10.25" x 17.5”

Our Chatelaine Sizes

With 1-inch Spines, Open Flat: (Approximate Measurements)

A6 6.5” x 10" 
personal 7.25” x 9.75"
Weeks 8.25” x 9" 
B6 Slim 7.75” x 10"
B6 7.75” x 11.5" 
Standard 9” x 10.25" 
Standard Wide & Jibun 9” x 12"
A5 9” x 13.5" 
B5 11” x 16.25"

Thickness and Weight

Leather Thickness is measured by oz. Typically 1-9 oz. To think of leather weights in terms of thickness 1 oz. = 1/64", 2oz. = 2/64", 7oz. - 8oz. = 7/64" - 8/64" or 1/8" thick. Hides can vary in thickness for all of the leathers we currently offer. This is not considered a defect. The thickness of the hide varies depending on where it is on the animal, so for all of our offerings, there will always be a range of thickness between 2-3oz.

The weight or thickness of leather does not speak to the pliability of the leather.

Markings, Scars and Brand Marks

All leathers have markings, scratches, bug bites, cuts, scars and some even have brand marks- especially our rustic leathers. These are not defects, and we hope you appreciate them as much as we do.

Our Add-ons and Design Features

Pockets

One of Speckled Fawns' signature design features is our external pockets. You have the option of selecting a sideways or upright external pocket.

Rivets

Rivets are available as an add-on for a few of our leathers. They look fantastically charming on the external pockets.

Natural Edges vs. Straight Edges

Natural edges are uncut and rustic and no two are alike. Straight edges are clean, even cuts. When you see these features for selection in the TN listings, please keep in mind that because natural edges are 100% unique, they cannot be replicated according to photos of pockets you have seen. It is simply impossible. 

Reinforced Spine vs. Non-reinforced Spine

A Reinforced or Stitched spine is sewn in on the inside of the TN to give the notebook more added structure.

Classic vs. Deluxe

A Classic TN is a minimalist TN. It does not have stitching or any internal and external pockets. A Deluxe TN has pockets, either internal, external, or both.

Planner vs. TN

The Planner design has more features than the TN. The Planner has a button snap closure strap versus the elastic closure that the TN has. The Planner has a pocket with a snap closure on the back of it. The internal pockets, on a Planner, have credit card pockets on both sides versus the TN, which has credit card pockets on one side and a straight pocket on the other.