Reviews

I've found my new café journaling companion in the Galen Crazy Horse Planner Cover. The leather is lightweight, beautifully made, and has that distinctive Crazy Horse character that's improving with use. It easily holds my notebook, fountain pen, ruler, and a pack of wet wipes without feeling bulky.
Whether I'm writing in my favorite café or spending an afternoon journaling in the park, it's the perfect size and weight to carry and looks great, too.

I love my pen case! It goes everywhere with me! Originally I really wanted a burgundy one but the undyed leather will develop a much nicer patina over time. I was going to protect the original patina with a leather acrylic paint but have decided against it as I love how it is already developing after just one month. The embossing of my initials was also beautifully placed and I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

I received my C.H. Ocean Blue Compendium in one week and I could not be more pleased. I have set it up with my 6 fountain pens, and 2 A5 journals. My MacBook Air fits! This is the ultimate (EDC) bag for me when I go into my high schools to teach. It's gorgeous, the leather is top quality, the zipper is super strong, the craftsmanship has Galen written all over it. As my 5i5th accessory purchased from Galen, this one is especially stunning. Thank you to Yunus and everyone at Galen. I will be posting reviews of all my Galen Leather accessories soon!

Very happy with this purchase. The pulled up leather already has a lot of character out of the box; I'm excited to see how the patina develops. I had a concern over shipping times (website says it ships 5-10 business days AFTER purchase) but I got mine in a little over a week, so I believe they pad this estimate.

It's designed for softcover journals but it fits my hardcover Leutchturm just fine. Only wish is that it came with some kind of cord or band to attach charms onto - but you can easily just put that together yourself.

I've been using my passport everyday for over two weeks now and I'm still in love with it. My favourite thing is the softness of the leather. The crazy horse brown also has some beautiful markings in the leather. I genuinely prefer Galen's version of the Traveler's company passport due to it being much easier to write in. There's no knot at the back of the notebook getting in the way and where Traveler's company produces very uniform colors, Galen's has so much color variety and character.

Legacy Collection Galen X Nock Co Leather Sinclair Pen Case + Crazy Horse Brown Traveler's Passport Notebook = Perfect match. :)

I love this pencil case - made so well by Eric. As with all of my Galen purchases, this case is beautifully well-made. It is great for organizing all of my most used tools either on my desk, or tucking into my bag when on the go. It is small and travels well, while keeping my writing instruments together and protected from getting knocked about in my bag. Thank you, once again, Galen, for being such a reliable source of well-crafted items that elevate the essentials to things of beauty and elegance!

This is a perfect pen case I’m so happy with it. Very compact and holds all my pens safely.

The usability and the quality of the pen case is amazing - I love it very much.

A beautiful pouch for my small pen collection. Love it.

Perfect case for my 3 EDCs - easy to carry and use. Slots large enough to hold a MB149. Gorgeous leather that should age nicely with patina.

I haven’t used the writing box yet, but it is beautifully made and looks wonderful displayed on my leather trunk. It replaces an older writing box that was too large, bulky, and sloped to work well as a decorative piece. This one is the perfect size and looks elegant even when closed.

This balm is wonderful. I used it on a leather-bound journal I’ve had for about 25 years, and it brought the leather back to life. It now feels soft, rich, and beautiful again—something I genuinely want to hold and use.

It’s perfect not only for Galen Leather products, but for all the wonderful leather pieces you already own and want to preserve. A little goes a long way, and the results are remarkable.

I absolutely love this folio. The Ocean Blue leather is even more beautiful in person, and the craftsmanship feels exceptional. It holds my A5 notebook, several pens, cards, and small essentials without feeling disorganized, and the zipper keeps everything secure.

I especially appreciate the thoughtful layout and the way the leather already feels substantial yet comfortable in the hand. It has turned my notebook and pen collection into something I enjoy carrying and using every day. Practical, beautifully made, and completely worth it.

This is a one of the most elegant pen cases you could cary and show off. The leather is soft and feels great, the deep cognac color just ads more beauty & elegance to this case & the gold zipper is the perfect match. It perfectly fits a Montblanc 149, Pelikan M1000 or similar size pens, I hope Galen makes same type of case to fit larger size pens like Pilot Custom Urushi or Namiki emperor or similar.
Very happy to ad another Galen Master Work into my collection.
Thank you to the folks at Galen. God Bless You.

My new favorite everyday book. Lots of pages. Great price. The sensation of writing is wonderful under my m809 nib. The colors shine off the page. For me this blends perfectly paper thickness, writing feel, and display of ink colors. Sooo good! Writing in this book feels like a daily luxury! 100% recommend!

This cover in combo with the brown a6 notebook has been made the perfect setup for being the One Journal to Rule Them All and its patina has set in quickly and beautifully. The way it feels and handles in my hands is a tactile comfort I can’t get enough of.

Before I receive the product I am not confident in the color I selected Navy blue. But when it arrived it disappeared. The leather is a bit thicker than Japanese TN and has very beautiful skin and color is very dark navy which looks almost black from my eyes. I love the color.
Also I like the position of the elastic band which is tied at the side of the cover so when writing the cover and notebook lies flat (it does not disturb writing).
Also it arrived within a week after purchasing. Very fast shipping.
Besides it came with some bonuses.
Totally the product is very tidy and professional work.
All those are fun experience so I want something more from Galen Leather.

There is nothing mediocre about this pen. It's pattern, finish, and handling are a pleasure. With as many turned acrylic resin pens that are out there, this one stands above them and is refined and esthetically pleasing! Thank you, Klik!

I am very happy with this leather pen case. The color is beautiful and looks even better in person. The leather has a rich, natural character, and the stitching and overall finish feel very well made.
It holds my pens nicely and feels sturdy without being too bulky. The quality is excellent, and I can tell it will age beautifully with use. I am very satisfied with this purchase and would definitely recommend it.

I can hardly see the imperfections, it was mainly a darker colour around the edges of the cover, but after treating the leather with some leather balm, I can’t see it much at all. Can’t wait for the leather to develop some natural patina over time.
It is slightly larger than an A5 notebook, so I can easily fit a Tomoe River Sanzen A5 or as pictured a soft cover Dingbats A5 notebook.

I have had this ruler for a couple of months, and I reach for it so often. It is the perfect size for tucking into my Galen pencil case, or my Galen writing box. It can be used as a ruler, a bookmark, or a letter opener. Having a necessary tool on hand that is both utilitarian and elegant makes the task at hand a joy. Thank you, Galen, for providing such dedication to beautifully crafted items.

I was admiring this writing box for a couple of months. I placed an order for a Traveler’s notebook cover, a brass ruler, and a bottle of ink. It was so easy, and seamless, that I decided to gift myself an early birthday present. The box arrived very quickly, it was packaged securely and beautifully, and it is just GORGEOUS!!! The entire box is made of burl walnut was absolutely worth the extra money. This is something that will be treasured forever. It is so well crafted, and the wood is so remarkable, words do not do it justice. I love this company. This was my second direct order, and I cannot recommend them enough. This is a pure review - there were no incentives, I paid for these items. This writing box would make a beautiful gift for yourself, or a beloved stationery fanatic in your life. The leather pencil case was made with the same perfect craftsmanship, as was the writing box. Thank you, Galen!

I chose the smoke (gray) 12 pen case. It is beautiful, very well made and amazingly, the purchase and shipping process was far better than most, considering they were shipping internationally. From the time I placed the order (in the U.S.) to the time it arrived at my front door was an incredible six days. The shipping process was superior and the product is perfect; exactly as it appears on the website. I am very pleased with Galen and will most certainly order from them again. I understand that if the item is out of stock and requires being made for me this would have taken longer. But as a comparison, I ordered a desk lamp from Lume Cube at the same time I ordered this product online. - Mere minutes apart. My lamp was in stock and was coming from Illinois in the U.S. and traveling to me in the Western U.S. They used a second rate shipper and it took two weeks, without proper tracking information available to arrive at my front door. More than a week after I received my pen case from Galen. Some companies forget that good customer service includes proper and timely shipping. I am very pleased with this product and as my pen collection grows I will not hesitate to order from them again. Possibly a different color like the green. Quality product, quality seller.

I am writing to express my disappointment with the leather pen case I recently received from your company.

Upon arrival, the product did not meet the quality standards I expected from Galen Leather. Most notably, the zipper pull detached from the case shortly after receipt, and the zipper itself appears weak and poorly constructed. Additionally, the overall finishing and condition of the zipper area suggest defects in craftsmanship and quality control.

As this is a premium leather product, I expected a higher level of durability and workmanship. I kindly request that you review this issue and provide an appropriate resolution, such as a replacement, repair, or another suitable corrective action.

I would appreciate a prompt response regarding how this matter will be resolved.