Liscio is a tanned, oil-smooth Italian leather that allows you to fully enjoy the beauty of leather aging. Using only the rarest part of the cow, the shoulders, the leather is slowly and carefully infused with oil so that the leather becomes more lustrous with use. Each piece of leather is carefully tanned, then oiled with cow leg oil, and dyed. The result is a ring leather binder that holds an enticing scent that is long-lasting.

The spine of the book is strained and shaved meticulously to make it easy to open and close. Since the leather is top grain, the density of the transition varies depending on parts of the leather. The thickness of the leather can vary from piece to piece because the craftsmen are making the products one by one according to the condition of the leather. Please enjoy it as the unique character of genuine leather.

Each Liscio 6-Ring Leather Binder holds some degree of unique markings that belongs to you only. Faithful to the name of the series, “Liscio” means “smooth” or “smoother” in Italian. We employed the highest quality Italian craftsmanship to create a single piece of leather with even thickness. To keep the beauty of the leather as even as possible not only on the surface but also on the underside, the craftsmen repeatedly insert the skiving blade and shave off the useless pile. The light or dark markings on the reverse side are evidence that each piece is carefully crafted and authentic. The elegant Liscio leather is complemented by the dignified rose gold copper-colored backplate.

The official name of the leather, “Minerva Liscio”, comes from the long-established tannery BADALASSI CARLO in Tuscany, Italy. The leather is prepared using a faithful recreation of a traditional Italian method, called the vachetta process, to get the most out of the natural aging that occurs. Made from very rare and valuable cow shoulder leather, this method was passed down for 1,000 years and was once discontinued.

PLOTTER purposefully retains the individual differences of leather to show the charm of leather. Leather is a natural material from animals, so it has individual differences and flavors that cannot be found in man-made products. The expression of the 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 genuine leather. We hope you will enjoy the unique characters of your ring leather binder, including its original flaws, and the way it changes over time.

This product comes with a certificate of quality. The tag, issued by the Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Association, guarantees that the leather is vegetable-tanned without the use of chemicals.

No special maintenance is required because the leather will absorb the natural oil from your hand through frequent handling. Just apply light brushing to remove dust on the surface is sufficient. Brush the leather with a special brush made of horse or pig bristles, or wipe it dry with a soft cloth to remove dust on the surface of the leather. If the leather feels dry after setting it aside for a long time, you may apply only a small amount of leather cream and lightly buff the surface with a brush and clean cloth. Excessive use of leather cream may cause stains, discoloration, and a rapid change in texture.