Beautifully crafted, a pleasure to hold, will clearly last decades. That said, the calendar pages are “Personal Size”, which makes notes on the date squares impossible for anything other than minuscule and precise kanji, and the size is not listed, which made replacements challenging. I thought the leather was the same as my beloved Nume wallet, but it is absolutely not; while this was a minor disappointment, it could have been clarified by a local store, which, alas, doesn’t exist.
Dear Chris,
Thank you for taking the time to share your honest and detailed feedback. We are truly honored that you find the Tone Nume Planner beautifully crafted, a pleasure to hold, and built to last for decades.
We also deeply appreciate your candid notes on where we fell short. You are completely right that the 'Personal Size' calendar squares can feel quite restrictive, especially for handwriting that naturally requires more space than precise kanji. We sincerely apologize that the standard sizing was not clearly listed on the product page, which understandably made finding your own replacements a frustrating experience. Please be assured that I have shared this directly with our web team so we can clearly specify the refill dimensions moving forward.
Regarding the leather, we completely understand your surprise. Our Tone Nume collection features a different tanning and finishing process than our 'Nume' and 'Nume plus' collection. While standard Nume leather is typically firmer and smoother, Tone Nume's Soft Nume leather is generously infused with oil and tumbled to be exceptionally soft, supple, and textured right out of the box. We know how difficult it is to gauge these distinct tactile differences online without a local store to visit, and we are sorry it resulted in a minor disappointment when comparing it to your beloved wallet.
Despite these hurdles, we are so grateful for your support. We hope that as the leather continues to soften and develop its unique patina, this planner will become a deeply cherished companion for years to come.
Warmest regards,
Maki, Customer Support Team
What. Beautiful planner. The leather is a pleasure to hold. The quality is fantastically well made.
The service was impeccable and very quick.