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Should You Use Multiple Journal Sizes? Why Many Writers Use Both A5 & A6

December 13, 2025

The Problem With Forcing Everything Into One Journal At some point, many writers realize a single journal isn’t enough—not because it’s the wrong size, but because it’s trying to do too many jobs a...

Common Notebook Sizes Explained: A5, A6, Pocket, TN & Passport

December 13, 2025

Why Notebook Size Standards Exist Notebook sizes may appear arbitrary at first glance, but most commonly used formats follow established standards or long-standing conventions. These sizes exist to...

The History of A5 & A6 Paper Sizes: The ISO Standard Explained

December 13, 2025

Where A5 and A6 Sizes Actually Come From A5 and A6 notebook sizes are not design trends or modern stationery inventions. They are part of a mathematical paper system developed to solve a practical ...

How Thick Should an A5 or A6 Journal Be? A Practical Page & Insert Guide

December 13, 2025

When choosing a leather journal, thickness is often overlooked in favour of size or material. But how thick your journal is—how many pages it holds and how bulky it feels—has a direct impact on com...

Do A5 and A6 Inserts Fit All Leather Journal Covers? A Compatibility Guide

December 13, 2025

If you’ve ever bought an A5 or A6 notebook expecting it to fit perfectly inside a leather journal cover—only to find it feels too tight, too loose, or awkward to use—you’re not alone. While A5 and ...

Why Full-Grain Leather Performs Better in Smaller Journal Formats (A5 & A6)

December 13, 2025

Material Performance Depends on Scale Leather behaves differently depending on how it is used, shaped, and stressed. When applied to smaller journal formats, material choice becomes more critical b...

Why Refillable Leather Journals Make A5 & A6 More Versatile Than Fixed-Bound Books

December 13, 2025

Versatility matters more than most people realise when choosing a journal. What begins as a simple notebook often needs to adapt over time—different writing volumes, different phases of use, and di...

Why A6 Journals Are Perfect for Minimalists, Hikers & Travelers

December 13, 2025

When your lifestyle prioritises movement, simplicity, and carrying less, every item you bring with you has to earn its place. Journals are no exception. For minimalists, hikers, and travellers, an ...