The Journal
Stories of leather
Guides, care tips and the craft behind every piece — a new article every few days.
Guides · 2 min · 01 Nov 2026How to Choose the Right Leather Jacket Size (Online)Leather does not stretch like cotton, so the right size matters. How to measure yourself in five minutes with a tape.Read article →
Guides · 2 min · 28 Oct 2026Full-Grain vs Top-Grain vs Genuine Leather — What Is the Difference?Three words you see on every label, but they mean very different quality. A clear explanation in plain English.Read article →Care · 2 min · 24 Oct 2026Leather Jacket Care: 10 Tips to Make It Last for DecadesA good leather jacket can outlive its owner — if you treat it right. Ten easy habits that keep it soft, supple and looking new.Read article →Guides · 2 min · 20 Oct 2026How to Tell Real Leather from Fake: 7 Simple TestsFaux leather has become very good at looking real. Here are seven tests anyone can do — in a shop or the moment a parcel arrives.Read article →