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The Leather Reporter

Leather

The Leather Reporter

about the Leather reporter journals

Federal Reporter journals are created from hard-cover leather law books that are over 100 years old. Each book comes with two Moleskine Cahier inserts, but three or four can be used. Spines are made from new leather and the original spine of the law book is riveted inside the back cover as a tuck spot for loose papers. Because the covers are so old, some have small imperfections or wear marks—making them all the more lovely. Looking for a custom design on a Federal Reporter journal? Learn more here.

100-year-old covers

100-year-old covers

These upcycled leather covers come from 100-year-old law books that were heading to the landfill! In their previous lives, they were Department of Agriculture Federal Reporters from very early in the late in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The hardbound covers are enclosed in light brown leather and we’ve cleaned and oiled them to a soft, warm glow. 

Special Tuck Spot

Special Tuck Spot

For these journals, the original spine of the book is attached inside the back cover as a tuck spot for loose papers, business cards or postcards. 

Imperfectly Perfect

Imperfectly Perfect

Because the covers are so old, some books have small imperfections or wear marks—making them all the more lovely.

Two Sizes

Two Sizes

The large size is: 5 1/2” wide and 8 7/8” tall. The books hold large Moleskine Cahier notebook inserts or our own monthly or weekly planner inserts. The small, passport-sized leather reporters are 4” x 6" and hold small Moleskine Cahier notebooks.