A Notebook Worthy of Your Life’s Work

Handcrafted in Indiana from premium leather—personalized and fully outfitted for you.

Thoughtfully Included

Every notebook is handcrafted in Indiana, personalized for you, and arrives ready to use.

✓ Complimentary personalized engraving
✓ Premium refillable journal inserts
✓ Handmade travel pouch

Studio, Companion, Pocket and Agenda also include a signature journal marker and a coordinating 18kt gold-plated or sterling silver charm.

Complimentary U.S. shipping on orders over $100.

Craftsmanship You Can Feel

Thoughtful materials, functional design and hand-finished details create a notebook meant to be carried every day.

  • Traditional Leathercraft

    Each notebook is individually hand cut from a full hide. Select designs are completed with traditional saddle stitching.

  • Premium Leather

    Hand-selected for its character, lasting durability and exceptional feel.

  • Designed to Evolve

    A refillable, modular system designed to adapt to planning, journaling, travel and creative work.

  • Made for You

    Built to order, one at a time, with details that make it distinctly yours.

Made with Meaning

Altered 71 began with my father—and the many hours I spent beside him in this workshop. After he passed, my mother and I transformed the leather from his worn recliner into lasting keepsakes. In giving it new purpose, we found ours.

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