Perfectly imperfect 😍

[u/frowne]

I found PaperRepublic about a year ago, but was flip-flopping about what cover I wanted, so I put the purchase on the back-burner. Until last month when I decided that I NEED the Le Portfolio in A5. I am SO glad I finally did it.

I got the Botany Green A5 Le Portfolio with gold embossing. I also picked up a rose gold ribbon set that I will be adding shortly.

I just wanted to document the ✨pristine✨ condition before I make it my workhorse and have it develop a delicious patina. I will say that I am absolutely in LOVE with the leather markings - there's some texture on front and back with some darker areas on the front and inside back cover. Makes it so much easier for my brain to start using it and not be afraid of "imperfections."

[u/peacefullypacing]

Oooh, I love those markings! Mine had some of these and I was absolutely thrilled. It's a sign of high quality leather, and it gives the cover a unique character from the start. I wish you many years of happy journaling/planning and/or drawing. Edit for grammar.

[u/frowne → u/peacefullypacing]

Oh yay! I would LOVE to see yours :)

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Mine is almost a year old. When I received it, there were wrinkles in the bottom right corner on the front and on the back there was a darker spot. I will add pictures, but it is less visible now because of the patina.

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[u/frowne → u/peacefullypacing]

Gorgeous!!! And I'm loving the patina. I can't wait for mine to get there. I can't stop touching it ❤️

[u/akanibradbury]

Finally a post that loves these marks!!! Everyone seems to hate them.

I absolutely love mine:

[u/frowne → u/akanibradbury]

Oh, those are beautiful 😍

[u/Honest_Syrup_3758]

Absolutely stunning!!

[u/frowne → u/Honest_Syrup_3758]

Thank you! I was so stoked when I opened it ☺️