Blake K.
My favorite sketchbook! I can’t tell you how many people comment on its appearance, and who want one. I give them the Nomad website almost daily, as I sit in coffee shops drawing and painting. So thankful for these sketchbooks, they are, themselves, a work of art.
Katherine W.
Such a good size and beautifully made
Nick R.
I got this for my wife as a Christmas gift, she loves it. ❤️
Ruby S.
I discovered Nomad crafts company from an Artist (Melanie Rivers). Her journal looked so beautiful that I immediately checked out the company. I did not need another journal for myself, but bought one for my daughter, who is a writer. She and I both love it! It is beautifully made, a real treasure. I hope to have one for myself at some point!
Nicole P.
The journal arrived sooner than I anticipated and was carefully packaged. Upon opening it I realized this journal was not the right size for my needs (5X7 is smaller than I realized!). This was my fault but I chose to find out if I could exchange it for a larger journal. So far, my experience with this exchange has not been positive. The first email I sent was ignored entirely, so I sent another correspondence hoping someone might see it. Eventually, someone did and responded but these responses have been slow to come back and there is still no resolution after two weeks (even though I have been clear about what I need the person I have been emailing with doesn't seem to know what steps they need to take to resolve the issue). Since Nomad Crafts prides itself on its customer service I wanted to make it known that this doesn't seem to be the case, as of right now. I am hoping things will be resolved soon.
John N.
I'm a professional Santa and intend to use the 6"x 9" version for my "Naughty or Nice" book. I plan to keep it at my side when I'm in my big chair! I think it will be perfect once I get the project completed. The leather binding is a little light for my purposes, so I'm reinforcing it a little. And my next challenge is to translate the children's names into Elvish, (actually Tengwar Eldamar) the language the Elves use, and then inscribe them on that fantastic paper. I'm looking forward to using it next Holiday season.
In the Spirit of St. Nicholas,
Santa John
Katelyn B.
I absolutely love and can’t rave about it enough. The leather is so beautiful and soft . Pages are very sturdy!
Dorothy A.
I’m an old artist who will buy $20. blue jeans but I love my tools … I bought this journal through Amazon.ca and proceeded to see what it could do or what it would let me do … I gave it watercolour play, acrylic play, collage and ink … I got the pages wet and I listened to it scream for mercy … this baby is better than a Timex watch when it comes to taking a beating … don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to beat it for I sure do love it Many thanks for creating this beautiful product … sincerely Dorothy Grant-Atchison
Kylie B.
The journal I purchased was so timeless and well crafted! I gave it to my boyfriend for Christmas and he was in awe of the wonderful craftsmanship. I will definitely be purchasing from this business again!!
Don W.
It is a Christmas gift that I am sure will be appreciated.
G R.
I'm an artist and keep a daily journal, plus notebooks (See photograph) and I am always on the lookout for the perfect notebook. Here it is. I'll never use anything else again.
William S.
Excellent product.
DR
I bought one of these. A few things to say about my experience. Shortly after purchasing on the web site, I received shipping details. It said it be about a week before it would arrive. I was pleasantly surprised that it arrived 2 days later via Amazon. Color me surprised. Couldn't be happier about their shipping.
Then there's the book! It's amazing! It looks just like what you see in their photos and videos. This particular book, the 'Book Of Shadows, is made of excellent quality materials. It turned out much higher quality than I could have imagined. You see handmade leather bound journals online all the time. But way too rarely do they live up to the expectations set out by the ones making and selling them. Nomad hit this one out of the park.
Then there's the paper! It's looks and feel absolutely ANCIENT! They really pulled everything off when designing and making this book.
I'm keeping these in mind for the upcoming holidays, because I know people that would be absolutely stunned to receive one of these.
Edit: I somehow forgot to point out that the price on these are ridiculously low considering the quality of parts and manufacture overall. It's a no-brainer if you're on the fence about getting one. You won't be disappointed.
Elizabeth P.
I love the feel of the pages and the old-worldly look off the book.
Jessica P.
Love the paper, authentic look and how quickly the order came! Looking to buy more soon.
Ken K.
My 19th century phone book.
Used during reenactment, when cell phones just don’t look correct.
Michelle B.
Good quality leather and paper. Will last for along time.
Stacy S.
Absolutely Amazing quality, look and feel.... My husband and son were jealous when they seen it and wanted one too....
Jerre B.
I saw this journal on an Instagram post from an artist whose work is always spectacular. I investigated Nomad and found the journals. They were beyond my budget as I am a retired schoolteacher, but I was mesmerized. I threw caution to the winds resolving to eat peanut butter for a month and bought it. I love it. It looks and feels like something Socrates or at least Shakespeare would have carried. My art journaling attempts are pitiful in comparison to nearly anyone else, but I am having fun and isn’t that what it’s all about?
Steven B.
It is exactly what I wanted and needed.
I’ve never kept a journal, me doing this is a inspiration of my wife how died in February.
I have written in it since receiving it. Again thank you.
Kevin Y.
So beautiful journal. All I did was hold and smell it.
Darlene R.
Journal was for my grandson Snd he loved. It. Was nice doing business with you Was a very nice quality leather and old fashioned pages.
Johannes v.
Ik bought these sketch books for my wife. She's very happy with them.
Ross G.
Got one for myself and one for my wife. We are both so impressed with how unique and quality this journal is.
Debra V.
My book just arrived today so I haven't had a chance to do much in it yet but my first impression is "WOW! This is better than I thought it would be!"
The look and feel of it is great. A wonderful aged look and feel to the paper that I'm really looking forward to playing in. I did some initial test scribbles using charcoal, colored pencil, watercolor, ink, ink with water applied and finally a marker. They all took to the paper beautifully with no bleed to the backside of the paper. I'm impressed and glad I made the purchase.
Apryl .
It’s very beautiful quality. The leather is pretty and the pages are beautiful and thick.
Steve H.
Bought for my Granddaughter and she absolutely loves the old time feel and craftmanship.
Nicola R.
Quality is top notch and there is nothing else like this in the market. This is definitely a great value. I am highly satisfied and going to purchase more journals. Friends and family have asked how old the journal is. It’s a conversation piece for sure.
Paul R.
I bought this notebook for my daughter as a grimoire. She is beginning her journey as a pagan witch. She loves the whole vibe of this journal. From the leather cover to the rustic pages. I got the large format journal. Definitely worth the money.
Johnny Y.
I brought the journal for my 13 year old daughter. I think she got the idea for the journal from watching vampire diaries. She is so excited about having it, to write down her thoughts and dreams. We will be buying other product from your company.
Best regards,
The Yeltons
Paul R.
I got this journal as a grimoire for my daughter’s journey into pagan witchcraft. I got the 11.7x8. The journal is lovely. Sure it’s a little expensive but it’s actually leather and hand bound artisan paper. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a special gift to themselves or a loved one.
Jen
I love it! The ancient look... so beautiful. Haven’t write in it yet but I already want to purchase the bigger size. I can’t wait for my grandchildren to find it even though I’m far from this time of my life haha It will look like a mysterious treasure filled with secrets, year after year it’ll become the family’s secret book.
Raul R.
Love writing in it. Need another one soon
Anne .
Gave it to my son for his 18th birthday, and he loved it! He said he felt like he needed a quill pen to write in it, lol!
DIANE M.
Needed a journal with an "old" look and this it great
Marcie P.
Just beautiful. Love it.
Jonathan S.
Great quality—Exactly what we were looking for. We’ve received multiple compliments on the quality and novelty of the journal.
Quirino M.
I love my journal ! I use it to log all the great bourbons I sample and cigars to match.
Can be used for anything you want!
Feels great and pages are worn like old pirate journals. A must have!
Terry R.
Beautiful. Have just started writing and drawing illuminated letters. Love it!
Patricia D.
EXCELLENT quality/look/antique feel.......EXCELLENT!!!
John A.
High quality product - exactly the vintage look I was after. Just wish the leather was a bit thicker. The pages have a wonderfully rough feel that’s fun to write on.
Shannon M.
I love it. I work in insurance sales and we call it the insurance bible . Great quality! Fun to put notes in! Everyone loves to see the product because it’s different! I’ll be getting another one when this one gets close to being full! Thanks again!! ❤️
Roman L.
Outstanding service. Excellent craftsmanship.
Luke H.
I bought this for my son as a nature journal. He absolutely loves it! It is well made and beautiful. The tea-colored pages are perfect for adding leaves, mushroom spoor prints, and other items to the pages, and they are strong enough to hold these items.
Betty D.
I use my journal to hold all my memories . It is a beautiful journal !
Lennart
I bought this on Amazon UK. I had really hoped the journal would look like the one in the pictures, but there's sadly a slight variation. The leather does not have an "overhang" past the pages / the leather doesn't extend past the pages. To my disappointment, it's vice versa. This is a detail that I'm really bothered by.
Otherwise I like the look and feel of the journal. Beautiful distressing/aging on the pages.
Jason Y.
Paper inside was not what was expected. Difficult to write on for my use.
Oz L.
I recently bought two of your deckled paper leather ledgers. Absolutely wonderful. The paper does in fact look a thousand years old. Very rare to find handmade paper. To my surprise it does work with a fountain pen. Although The choice of nib is important. The music nib puts down too much ink to work well, since it is very wide. It looks great at first but gradually spreads illegibly. However my medium and fine nibs work very well. The antique look of the paper almost requires a fountain pen, aesthetically. Notably, no matter what nib you use it does not show through on the opposite side of the page, so you get full use of both sides if desired. A fine nib with this paper looks incredible. It almost demands that you write. Very Shakespearian. The smooth but unfinished look of the leather binders is perfect. Let me suggest that a great expansion of your product would be to sell unbound sheets of your paper, say 50-100 per order. I highly recommend your product.
Oz
Yona C.
I ordered the journal as a gift for my brother and they were kind enough to deliver it within two days, so I could give it to him right in time. I’m absolutely satisfied with the service let alone with the journal itself, which was most perfect version of a vintage notebook. Also my brother loved it and was overjoyed !
I would definitely recommend this brand!
Mary B.
We wanted something for our chur
James W.
Exactly what I was looking for, paper texture is wonderful to write on and leather is supple and soft.
Patricia P.
Love this journal! The pages r beautifully aged. Looks like ive picked it up at an antique shop! Will b purchasing another!
Johnny B.
My wife who's a novelist absolutely love her journal. I think I'll be making another purchase in the future
Glenna B.
It makes writing sacred and a meditative act. Feels like stepping back in time to maybe Walden's Pond...a serene space needed today. Thanks
Karen D.
This is the most beautiful journal that I ever had the leather is so beautiful and soft and the look of the papers is just breath taking will definitely purchase more when this one is full you should definitely buy one if you like writing
Paul E.
This journal was a huge birthday hit! I love it so much I am going to order one for myself.
WILSON H.
This is going to be my next journal; I keep a travel and going out journal where I record observations and things done. So I haven't used it yet and won't for many months (not much traveling going on with us nowadays...). It appears to be as advertised; the paper is very unique to say the least. It will be interesting to see how it works with my ink pen.
Shannon L.
I have been looking for years for something like this!!! I'm using mine for family tree branches/lines, photos, documents etc. I like it so much I ordered 3 more!!
Jeremy M.
This journal looks awesome it looks old and ancient just as I imagined it.
Paul E.
I bought a leather-bound journal with handmade pages that looks antique and is absolutely beautiful. It was a birthday gift so now I'm going to have to buy another one! With Nomads quality.
tom d.
awful delivery service. was promised June 29th; arrived July 6th. missed my granddaughters birthday. very disappointed.
David J.
Everything I was hoping for. The pages are nice and sturdy.
Steve H.
Beautiful and very special journal! Well made! Lightweight!! We love our purchase!!
Nicholas P.
This is truly a well crafted leather journal! It looks and feels so genuine and has real “historic” workmanship!
Scott S.
Very well made , I received exactly what I thought I was ordering. Highly recommend
Connie M.
My journal was wet and was drying . Overall it’s not as impressive as the photo. I am making good use the journal.
Joe S.
Been wanting one of these for many years. Thanks for a super product!
Brian W.
I think the journal was worth every penny I spent on it.
Kathy .
This Journal is well made, not too attractive, but antique in appearance is what I wanted. It's heavier than I thought, but will do. I will use it for drawings that I do. KW
David z.
Beautiful journal. Bleed proof paper, fountain pen friendly!! Amazing vintage feel, and the smell of the leather every time I open it up is wonderful.
Theresa N.
Beautiful journal. Highly recommend!!
Lisa O.
Perfect! It was exactly what I wanted. I fill up one up every 6-8 months and will be reordering for a third time soon! Love the quality of these journals!
Gary D.
Not to happy with the quality of the paper in the note book . Some of the pages were folded and it looked like it had been gone through before it was sent. The paper , even though it is supposed to look old/ antique looks poor !
Kendra H.
I love this journal!!!
I’m a journal collector and this is my favorite one!!
My fiancé loves it as well I will be back to order more journals. Thank you for such a beautiful journal to add to my collection!
Christine M.
SO amazing - the craftsmanship is exceptional & I KNOW is without competion.
This is the real deal; materials authenticity of highest quality, obvious TOTAL care in creating... you'll be thrilled - truly.
Tiger T.
This is journal is amazing, fell in love with it as soon as I open the mail. Couldn’t asked for anything more thank you so much!
Amy V.
This journal is very well made and I am in love with it!! The leather cover and stained pages are so soft and full of love! Love it!
Bre K.
I was pleasantly surprised with the quality! It beats my expectations. Absolutely perfect! Thank you! Very fast shipping and great communication on tracking as well.
Justin S.
Better than expected. Showed it to family and friends and they loved it. Now I have to order another one for my daughter. Just beautiful
Liz
High quality leather and paper. It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. It’s looks and feels amazing. Vintage feel with rugged durability. Love them. I got two different sizes and will buy more!
Christopher D.
My first journal of this kind. Completely love writing in it. VINTAGE LEATHER JOURNAL - DECKLE EDGED ANTIQUE JOURNAL
Dianne K.
Good quality leather, would have preferred paper to be a bit more easy to write on.
Daniel R.
Ran across this journal in a YouTube video by Jeremy Siers. Immediately began the search to find the company and buy one for myself. I was extremely impressed when it showed up (fairly quickly as well) and I have been journaling/sketching in it daily. I ordered directly from Nomad Crafts and then realized it was a bit cheaper on Amazon so I emailed the company. Ishan responded within an hour and refunded me the difference. I don't usually write reviews unless either the item or the customer service is outstanding but in this case it was both. If you are on the fence, do yourself a favor and order one. You will not be disappointed!
Isa K.
Wonderful , great quality, beautiful! My grandfather loves it.
Jennifer S.
Beautiful leather journal! It has a vintage and authentic feel to it as well. I ordered as a gift and fell in love with the parchment paper. Now I want to order one (next paycheck) to get back into my writings!
Steven C.
It’s Awesome! If you’re thinking about it, just get it—you’ll love it!!!
AMILCAR R.
I was looking for the perfect gift for an individual who was into the outdoors and who enjoyed documenting his trips. This vintage journal is amazing! Great quality and timeless! Thank you . I loved it!
Linda P.
This journal is exquisite, Amazing craftsmanship. I was amazed at how beautiful this journal looks and feels, the picture does not do it justice everything is above and beyond my expectations.
I will never buy from another company ever. noma crafts co
Is truly the best, I received my order very quickly just day's after ordering.
My Niece for whom I ordered it for, it was supposed to be a Christmas present but it was just so amazingly beautiful and just what she had asked for I just couldn't wait to give it to her.
She had asked for a leather journal with the look of something very old ( old looking paper) no lines and I must say that I received the most beautiful authentic journal with amazing paper. I had to give it to her as soon as I received it.
She was so excited and amazed she cried and she could not stop saying how beautiful the journal was and she could not stop touching the leather and the pages. She was so excited and thrilled to have such an amazing journal. Thank you so much for your service and hard work. Sincerely Linda Perry
Laura S.
This journal has great weight to it and no medium - ink, color pens, gesso, paint or mod podge seeps through to the next/back page! The pic below - "Gastroparesis" I put so much mod podge on it because none of the word strips would paste down smooth. The pages are super stiff, but... no seeping!
I like the old vintage look to the pages. Gotten alot of compliments on it. I will be buying a new one! :) Totally recommend this journal!
Lunar K.
I love the journal. Perfect size and beautifully made.
Roxanne M.
What a lovely book. it came just as it appears in picture. got a nice and warm vibe to it i'm looking forward to get creative and being some of my thoughts together in this beautiful book.
Cinderly K.
I really like this leather notebook because it looks vintage and perfect if you like the antique look!
Dhanuk W.
The leather is super soft. Binding is of excellent quality. The paper is very thick and there is no bleed through. Will buy more.
Rose B.
The paper is softer and thicker than what I expected, but it takes fountain pen ink amazingly well. Journaling is a pleasant experience. Every page looks ancient and different in its pattern of aging.
