This compact Black & Olive Green leather sketchbook organizer for A5 and 8.5 × 5.5 in notebooks is designed for artists, writers, students and travelers who prefer carrying a notebook with only a small set of essential tools.

The main body is made from black genuine leather, while olive green leather is used for the edging, interior details, decorative lacing and long wrap strap. The contrast creates a clean, understated look with a subtle outdoor character.

For A5 & 8.5 × 5.5 in Sketchbooks & Journals

The organizer fits A5 and approximately 8.5 × 5.5 in sketchbooks, notebooks and journals in a traditional book format or with a side spiral binding.

Unlike our larger artist organizers, this compact model is designed for one standard notebook orientation. That keeps the construction lighter, smaller and easier to carry every day.

When closed, the organizer measures approximately 7.2 × 9.1 in / 185 × 232 mm.

Compact Setup for Sketching, Writing & Travel

This model can be used as a travel sketchbook cover or as a compact leather journal organizer.

Artists can carry an A5 or 8.5 × 5.5 in sketchbook with several colored or graphite pencils and a few essential drawing tools. Writers, students and journal lovers can use the same layout for a notebook, pens and small writing accessories.

Its lightweight construction makes it practical for travel, urban sketching, classes, cafés and everyday carry.

Softer Pencil & Pen Pocket

In the current version of this design, we use softer leather for the pencil and pen pocket.

The more flexible construction makes pencils, pens and other slim tools easier to insert and remove while allowing the pocket to adapt more naturally to items of different thicknesses.

Minimal Tool Storage

The interior is intentionally designed for a small, practical selection of supplies rather than a large collection of art tools.

It works especially well for minimalist sketching, journaling and writing on the go — a notebook, several pencils or pens and only the accessories you actually need.

Black & Olive Green Leather Design

Black leather creates a neutral base, while the Olive Green edging, strap and interior details add subtle contrast without making the organizer overly bright.

Because this product is made from genuine leather, grain, natural markings, texture and exact shade may vary slightly from the photos. These variations are normal and give each organizer its own individual character.

Long Leather Wrap Closure

The organizer closes with a long Olive Green leather wrap strap that wraps around the cover.

This simple closure avoids bulky metal hardware and helps keep the organizer lightweight and compact for travel.

Notebook & 12 Colored Pencils Included as a Gift

Each organizer comes with a complimentary notebook and 12 colored pencils, allowing it to be used immediately after arrival.

The starter set also makes this model convenient as a ready-to-give present for an artist, child, student, writer or creative traveler.

The notebook and 12 pencils are complimentary gifts and are not included in the price of the leather organizer itself.

Personalized Leather Sketchbook Organizer

The organizer can be personalized with a name, initials or short text.

Personalization turns it into a practical everyday accessory or a thoughtful gift created for a specific person.

Any names or personalization shown in the photos are examples only. Your organizer will be personalized according to the information provided with your order.

Gift for Artists, Writers & Travelers

This Black & Olive Green leather organizer for A5 and 8.5 × 5.5 in notebooks is a practical gift for artists, children who enjoy drawing, writers, journal lovers, students, illustrators and creative travelers.

Its compact size, lightweight construction, softer pencil pocket, personalization and complimentary notebook-and-pencil set also make it suitable for birthdays, graduation, Christmas and other special occasions.

This is not a large artist case. It is a compact leather sketchbook and journal organizer for people who want to keep a notebook and only their most essential drawing or writing tools close at hand.

Please note: additional brushes, erasers, sharpeners, markers and other accessories shown in the photos are for display purposes only and are not included unless specifically stated.

We use top-grain calf leather and carefully select it for each type of product. Where strength and structural stability are needed, we choose denser sections of the leather. Where elasticity, softness, and a more natural texture matter, we use more flexible parts of the material.

For example, we cut leather desk pads along the upper line of the hide, which is usually flatter and more even. Rolls, on the other hand, are cut along the lower line of the hide, which is more elastic and often has a more interesting natural texture. This approach allows us to combine aesthetics, functionality, and durability in the right way.

For corporate orders, we can also offer a wider range of calf leather depending on the requirements of a particular project and the needs of the brand.

Since leather is a natural material, each product has its own unique characteristics. The shade, texture, density, and surface character may vary slightly from what you see in the photos. This is part of the value of genuine leather — every изделие preserves the living character of the material and its natural uniqueness.

Any personalization shown in the photos in our listings, including logos, names, initials, or text, is provided for demonstration purposes only. By default, we sell our products without personalization. If you would like to add your own logo, name, or text, please leave your request in the Comment field during checkout.

In many cases, we can complete laser engraving directly at the warehouse and ship the order on the same day, so this usually does not affect the dispatch time. If embossing with a metal die is required, the work is completed in our workshop in Ukraine, so delivery usually takes about 9 days instead of 1–3 days for orders shipped from our warehouse in the USA.

If the personalization includes the customer’s logo, our designer first prepares a digital mockup for approval. For wholesale and corporate orders, we also produce the first item from the batch as a sample, approve it separately, and only after the second approval do we proceed with the full production run.

If the order is shipped from Ukraine, we independently pay all customs duties and mandatory charges regardless of the destination country, so the customer does not face additional costs or difficulties when receiving the parcel.