The quality, packaging, the details and the full experience of supporting local. Just overall the best experience from The Great Break! Thank you for delivering only the best a client could ask for. Cheers!

Bought husband the Adventure Range leather notebook cover for his birthday. He has just gone back to university at aged 50. I see him using this leather notebook cover when he's 80. It is so beatuifully crafted, a real legacy gift.

The entire user experience was flawless. From personalizing, ordering and paying to super fast delivery to make it just in time for Valentines day. The packaging is beautiful with an unassuming level of flair and intentional attention to detail. Thank you Great Break team!

Exceptional workmanship

I recently received my Great Break handmade, custom-designed A4 leather padfolio which was a gift for my daughter, and I can confidently say the entire experience exceeded every expectation.

From the very beginning, Rikus provided a service that was nothing short of exceptional. His attention to detail was incredible — every request, preference, and small customisation was handled with genuine care and precision. It’s rare to find someone so invested in both the craft and the client experience.

The padfolio itself is outstanding. The leather is beautifully selected, the stitching is flawless, and the overall construction reflects true craftsmanship. You can immediately see and feel the quality — it’s wasn't just another product, it’s a luxury piece made with intention and pride.

What truly set this experience apart was how smooth and carefully managed the entire process was. Communication was clear, timelines were respected, and every step felt thoughtful and professional. There was never a moment of uncertainty during the process, just confidence that I was in capable hands.

If you’re looking for a custom leather piece that combines superior craftsmanship with unparalleled service, I highly recommend working with Rikus. This was more than a purchase for me, it was an experience defined by excellence. These pieces deserve only the best quality stationery to go inside.

Fantastic quality product. Fantastic customer experience.

This is a must-have for anyone who works anywhere. It’s like having a stylish, well-designed, and well-crafted leather binder that doubles as a fold-up office. I’d consider a smaller size for a more compact version, but overall, it’s well-made and a great tool.

The Great Break leather journal covers are beautifully crafted and such great quality. I had mine engraved and absolutely love it — it feels so personal and special. It’s definitely worth it if you want to make journaling more fun and meaningful. Plus, it keeps all my journals organized in one place.

Not only is the cover great quality but the customer service is amazing! I would highly recommend!

I absolutely love supporting local vendors, especially one’s that produce world class quality. Your products are every bit as good if not better than the international offerings at a fraction of the price.

I would recommend that you use much thinner cord for your journals, it will refine the product so much, the thick cord that you use does not stack well when you want 4-6 48 page notebooks in one Journal.

They were so helpful in helping me get my daughter her gift on time, in todays day and age service like this is rare

In a world of mediocrity, it’s refreshing to come across a brand that exceeds expectations.

This is my third purchase from The GreatBreak and each time, I’m blown away by their excellent craftsmanship and phenomenal quality. These hand-stitched pieces are beautifully crafted works of art, with build quality that’s truly exceptional - elevating everyday life through durability, style, and outstanding attention to detail. My A5 journal arrived in packaging that wowed me too, with those perfect small touches showing real care and their attention to detail.

What truly sets them apart - and this is rare in South Africa - is their customer service. They go above and beyond with unmatched integrity, delivering quality products that build lifelong loyalty. Proudly local yet shipping worldwide, they make excellence accessible everywhere.

Thanks to Jarred and Rikus and the rest of their team for breaking the mould in service expectations in this day and age!

In an era where buying cheap, imported goods seems to be the norm, it felt so good to order and receive my beautiful, handcrafted notebook cover. Thank you!

A great class🥳🥳you should have more of these especially around special occasions such as valentines day, fathers day, mothers day, etc… makes an excellent gift

I’m a fan, bought a journal cover as a gift, and the personal touch is amazing. Attention to detail from the packaging to the personalisation. Would love to attend a workshop with you.

Thank you for the amazing service and even better products!