This is Ground Leatherback Writer 2 + Massdrop
Admittedly, I didn't know what Massdrop was until late last year. The idea that a group of people with common interests can get together and negotiate prices for items was a novel and intriguing one. In fact, it was only a few weeks ago that I saw a post on a fountain pen forum linking to Massdrops of Lamy pens. When I heard about, it finally clicked: the fountain pen community is robust in its online presence, and Massdrop was leaning toward being the next market frontier for pen fans to collaborate and communicate, all while getting to buy pens and stationery at what often amount to lower-than-usual prices.
As of the time of writing, Massdrop is currently running a deal on the Leatherback Writer 2 by the Los Angeles-based This is Ground until October 27th. I've been impressed by leather craftsmanship since I first reviewed Sula Jane and Earl's impeccable line of leather pen cases and rolls a few years ago, and have since been interested in similar handcrafted goods. The Leatherback Writer 2 is a case capable of storing a phone, notebook, writing instrument, and a small cache of cards or cash. While it's standardized to fit a Moleskine or Field Notes, I look forward to seeing what else it can hold, and how it will age over time, as most good leather products do. The full-grain case comes in three colours, and I can't decide which one I like best. The leather appears smooth and sheeny, and I'll be getting a chance to put it through its paces in the coming weeks. If it performs even half as good as it looks, I'll be pleased to add it to my ever-growing collection of leather stationery.
The Leatherback Writer 2 which I will be receiving is courtesy of Massdrop. This article has been published so that readers can potentially purchase the Writer 2 before its sale ends. All opinions expressed in this piece are mine, and I receive no compensation for any link, article, or review I post; as Shakespeare once said through a seeming fool, "To thine own self be true."