Rewarding the senses...

There is really nothing like the smell of leather. Much like waking up to the smell of freshly ground coffee beans or the first whiff of gasoline when you pull into a service station, the smell of leather from a brand new padfolio (commonly referred to as a notepad holder) is inebriating. If it isn’t then it probably does not make sense to read further because this will be an ode to the simple yet elegant leather padfolio.
Glazed Cognac old leather, Black napa or whichever variation you choose, the senses are aroused by the tactile, visual and olfactory sensations unleashed by handling a padfolio made of leather.
Not to mention the practical aspects of concealing that common looking notepad or yellow legal pad that, when left naked on your desk, looks so unappealing. Some people prefer the zippered kind in which they stuff absolutely everything as they walk off to a meeting, but there is nothing quite as elegant as a simple leather padfolio: notepad on the right, pen holder dead center, and, at most, a place to tuck a couple of loose leaf papers to the left.
A pen and paper is all you need for that meeting or to record your notes, the rest of the clutter can stay in the desk drawers or briefcase. And what a statement it makes when you walk into a meeting with a leather padfolio tucked under your arm!
Certainly a leather padfolio is not for everyone, but if you decide on getting one, invest in a simple slim genuine leather padfolio and you will be amply rewarded for your choice.