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The Best Paper Republic Journal: le Portfolio

Inky Rocks

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I just received the le Portfolio in the a6 size and I think it's the best journal Paper Republic has put out! I test out the journal and the paper and show you why I think it's the best!

00:00 - Intro
00:43 - First Impressions
02:14 - The Book Refill
02:50 - Paper Testing
03:58 - The Writing Surface
04:38 - What Notebooks fit
05:51 - What Fits in it?
07:15 - Changing Elastics

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20 Comments

@nmmle1 1 month ago

Thrilled to find your channel - so calm (great voice) and pleasing to my eyes. Plus, you have answers to my unasked questions. I keep thinking - I'll have what she's having .....

@laurie2553 7 months ago

So glad I found your YouTube channel! I've been watching videos about planning and Traveler's Notebooks, Hobonichi, etc... and never ran across yours before. Such a lot of great information, and ideas I'd not thought of before. Thank you!

@needtojournal 7 months ago

Thank you for another thorough and entertaining video. I can't wait to see how you use crystals and other items to decorate your covers.

@michelleekirby 2 weeks ago

I just ordered the A6 in rustic rose for my everyday carry and field notes. I do need to get an A5 for my Hobonichi in 2027. I have an A6 for 2026 but decided to go big next year! I’m thinking the Venezia for that one. I love that color!

@clairehawkes1112 5 months ago

A6 isnt enough space for me for many of my needs as a writer, but for my edc i love my a6 and it is my favourite ❤ such a lovely size to hold

@PamelaY608 7 months ago

I really like the added touch of the peso charm, and looking forward to the next video of your journal decor!

@ms.rocketscience4924 7 months ago

I really like the stitched version of these notebook covers with all the pockets. Thanks (?) for encouraging me to get one.😂 Looking forward to your treasures from Tucson.😘

@bethcunningham4346 6 months ago

Thanks for the thorough review of the Le Portfolio. This looks like a great A6 cover for Hobonichi and other A6 journals and notebooks! I can’t wait to see your next video on decorating journals with gems, etc! ❤❤❤

@JannyHaak 6 months ago

oehhh yesss that is a lovely cover! And the Peso charm is simply stunning! 😍

@ams13934 6 months ago

The peso looks so cool!

@wellbehavedpaper 7 months ago

I have the l'atelier A6 in my chosen colors with 2 bands (4 total). I like that I can still use travelers passport notebooks, field notes, and small A6 art journals. And the small traveler's inserts leaves just enough space for my pen to be tucked in the confines of the cover. Looking forward to your decorating video!

@apaperylife 7 months ago

Look great and the charm is beautiful and unique!

@JacquelineB-vs9xx 6 months ago

Wow! Nice! I have purchased 5 journals from PR and I have never gotten anything for free. But I do love them all they are very well made and the refills are beautiful.

@mylifeknits 6 months ago

Oooo so nice ❤😊😊😊

@ConceGoodwin 7 months ago

My preference for journaling is A6. If I did not have soooo many (about 5 🤭) I would indulge, but I am going to be disciplined this year. Lovely journal. I also like the color. Nice review.

@juneseghni 7 months ago

I have Le Portfolios in both sizes as well as Grand Voyageurs. They are my favourites too. I like that 'finished' feel.

@HeidiRaatz 7 months ago

Nice review Inky! The stitching and internal pockets are a great touch. I'd definitely not use that inside pen pocket for a pen though, too lumpy. 😄

@PenMaiden56 7 months ago

That peso is really cool! So was the Evo pen! Looking forward to your journal decorating video and hopefully seeing you at the ATL pen show

@joseurena7116 2 months ago

You gave me a lot to think about using it with your passport, I’m definitely considering to buy it now. How great it would be to be traveling and taking notes along the way with your documents, great video. Any other uses you have identified while on the road?

@reneeforrester 3 months ago

I ended up here because that is the exact journal I look forward to acquiring, the pockets make it feel more distinguished but also more cozy somehow. I love your peso charm, its gorgeous, as well as the blue ink you're using, im not sure if you said the name of it in the video but i would love to know.