This compact Chestnut Crazy Horse leather organizer for A5 and 8.5 × 5.5 in sketchbooks is designed for artists, writers, students and travelers who prefer a lightweight format with only the essentials.

Unlike our larger artist organizers, this model is more compact and is designed for one standard notebook orientation. It works with A5 and approximately 8.5 × 5.5 in sketchbooks, journals and notebooks in a traditional book format or with a side spiral binding.

Compact Organizer for A5 & 8.5 × 5.5 in

The organizer is designed for A5 and 8.5 × 5.5 in sketchbooks, notebooks and journals and measures approximately 7.2 × 9.1 in / 185 × 232 mm when closed.

Its compact size makes it easy to carry in a backpack, tote or travel bag. It is especially useful for artists who sketch with a minimal set of tools, as well as writers who want to keep a notebook and a few accessories together.

For Sketching, Writing & Travel

This model can be used as a travel sketchbook cover for A5 or 8.5 × 5.5 in notebooks or as a compact leather journal organizer.

Artists can carry a sketchbook, pencils and a few essential drawing tools, while writers and journal users can use the same layout for a notebook, pens and a small selection of writing accessories.

Because the organizer is relatively lightweight when empty, it is a practical choice for travel, urban sketching, classes and everyday carry.

Softer Pencil Pocket for Easier Access

For the current version of this model, we use softer leather for the pencil pocket.

This makes it easier to insert and remove pencils, pens and other slim tools while keeping them neatly organized beside the notebook.

The more flexible pocket improves everyday comfort, especially for people who regularly change their small selection of tools.

Minimal Tool Storage

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

It works well for colored or graphite pencils, pens and a few compact creative tools, making it especially suitable for minimalist sketching, journaling and writing on the go.

Chestnut Crazy Horse Leather

The organizer is made from Chestnut Crazy Horse leather with a warm brown tone and characteristic pull-up effect.

Crazy Horse leather may show natural variations in grain, shade and surface markings. With use, the leather gradually develops a richer patina and a more individual appearance.

Wrap Closure & Personalization

The organizer closes with a long leather wrap strap that keeps the construction simple, lightweight and compact without bulky metal hardware.

It can be personalized with a name, initials or short text, making it a practical personal accessory or a thoughtful gift for an artist, writer, student or traveler.

Any name shown in the photos is an example only. Your personalization will be made according to the information provided with your order.

Complimentary Gift Set

Each organizer comes with a complimentary starter set that includes 12 colored pencils and a notebook.

The notebook is selected to fit the organizer, so it can be used immediately after arrival.

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

Gift for Artists, Writers & Creative Travelers

This compact leather organizer is a practical gift for people who enjoy drawing, journaling, writing or traveling with a notebook.

Its lightweight format, compatibility with A5 and 8.5 × 5.5 in notebooks, minimal tool storage, personalization and complimentary starter set make it especially suitable for:

• artists who prefer a minimal sketching setup;
• children who enjoy drawing;
• writers and journal lovers;
• students;
• creative people who travel frequently.

This is not a large artist case, but a compact leather sketchbook and journal organizer designed for people who want to keep a notebook and only the most essential tools close at hand.

Please note: additional art supplies and 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.