Horse Hair II 6-Ring Leather Binder PLT5016 (Mini Size)

Horse Hair II is a PLOTTER original leather that was revived from its first generation when PLOTTER launched in 2017. Inspired by the texture of horsehair, the vegetable-tanned leather went through a manual process by craftsmen to create a scratched and raised striped texture to finish the surface of the leather. A generous amount of oil is added to the tanning process to achieve an aging effect that will tickle the hearts of leather lovers. The more you use the leather, the more it will gain an elegant luster. The second generation includes four elegant and cool color options: Black, navy, gray, and green. The unique leather expression is paired with an understated matte black just like the original series, making it a fashionable piece for your daily creative practice.

Mini is a compact size for creatives who would like to take notes anytime, anywhere. The portable size is designed for you to carry it in your bag, back pocket, or purse. Whenever inspiration strikes or an idea comes to mind, you can easily record it using the Mini size leather binders.

Point 1: The design of the leather binder allows the pages to lay flat and open to more than 180 degrees, so it is flexible and easy to use in any environment.

Point 2: The 11mm (0.4") rings hold just the necessary amount of pages that are most important to your project, and hardly get in the way of writing and use.

Some people enjoy the contours of the leather against ring hardware as the leather becomes supple over time. However, we recommend using a Leather Ring Supporter if you want to slow down that effect.

Specifications

Color / Black, Navy, Gray, Green
Material / Steer (cowhide)
Binder / 6-hole ring 11mm diameter (silver)
Backplate / Matte black
Body size / H5.5" × W3.9" × D.6" (140mm x 100mm x 15mm)
Country of origin / Made in Japan
Number of sheets stored / Approximately 80 sheets of DP paper

Note: The backplate is made of brass and plated with matte black. Plating may come off due to friction and will exhibit the natural oxidation and discoloration of the brass material. Please enjoy the natural aging of the brass characteristic alongside the leather. We recommend inserting no more than 80 pages of PLOTTER original DP refill paper to ensure the longevity and functionality of the hardware.

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Vegetable-tanned excellence, handmade at Himeji

PLOTTER’s original Horse Hair II leather is made from carefully selected thick steer hides from North America and finished in Himeji, the home of leather production. The leather is tanned with full vegetable tannin, which creates a robust and fine material fit for high-quality leather goods. After dyeing, each piece of leather is carefully scratched by hand by craftsmen to bring out the raised surface and unique texture of the leather, reminiscent of horsehair. The manual process results in sophisticated leather that is truly handmade.

A unique aging characteristic

Unlike uniform embossing, each horsehair mark shows a different expression, and the texture is reminiscent of the scratch process of the popular “Pueblo” series. If you look closely at the leather, it has a velvety texture. The raised portion shines while the valleys have a matte look. During the tanning process, oil is incorporated into the leather, resulting in a piece of leather with dynamic aging possibilities. The more you use it, natural hand oil will blend and smooth into the raised patterns on the horsehair texture, resulting in an elegant luster and natural color irregularities.

Revival of Horse Hair series

When the PLOTTER brand first launched in 2017, the original “Horse Hair” leather was one of the three series presented in PLOTTER’s leather lineup. Flash forward to November 2023, the second generation of the well-loved series, “Horse Hair II,” made its debut in Tokyo, Japan. Instead of the original embossing method, craftsmen carefully scratched and raised the delicate horse-hair-inspired pattern on each piece of leather by hand. This meticulous and time-consuming process yields a unique expression that makes each piece of leather one-of-a-kind. The original brass back plate is matte black, reminiscent of the first Horse Hair series.

The charm of leather products

Leather is a natural material from animals, which has individual differences and characteristics that cannot be found in man-made products. The expression of leather is not uniform due to blood vessels, small scratches, linear wrinkles, or uneven color bands while undergoing processing. This is not a defective product, but a sign of real leather. PLOTTER retains the individual differences of leather to show the charm of leather.

Maintenance and Care

No special maintenance is required. To remove dust from the surface, a simple light brushing with a leather brush or wiping with a soft cloth is sufficient. Please note, the use of leather cream may cause stains, discoloration, and sudden changes in the texture of “Horse Hair II”. Since the character of leather contains enough oil content, there is no need to apply leather cream.

PLOTTER Mini Size – A versatile pocket notebook system

PLOTTER’s Mini size is a compact and portable iteration of our iconic leather binders. The dimension is small enough to fit into most jacket pockets, purses, and even slim enough for pant pockets. Mini-size system organizers had long been favorites among ring planner users because of this pocket dimension. Planners enjoy using Mini size ring planners as a reference book because they can be taken anywhere. You can adapt it to be a schedule or planner that you always carry with you, or use as a journal or notebook for dedicated subjects. The size is like a small journal, so it’s perfect for capturing memories and ideas in a casual and accessible way.

Measurements

Leather Binder Dimension: 3.9” (width) x 5.5” (height) x 0.6” (depth) / 100mm x 140mm x 15mm

Ring dimension: 0.4” (11mm)

Recommended capacity: 80 sheets of PLOTTER Refill Memo Pad (DP Paper)

Refill Memo Pad Dimension 3.15” (width) x 5” (height) / 80mm x 127mm

Pictured: Liscio Leather Binder in Mini Size