Font and height, the default for this listing is Times New Roman, 1 cm high, same as the lead picture. We also found a tremendous use for the included leather tray. It did a great job helping to corral small paper clips, loose change and whatever little things that would have otherwise cluttered our desk space. Overall, we could not be more impressed with the ELIZO leather desk pad as the best budget option. What We Like: This Niaiu desk pad is made with a single piece of full grain leather. Our team was impressed by the quality of the materials and how it’s expertly assembled. It boasts unique, wide dimensions that make it a great alternative for users that need a wider layout to accommodate activities like writing or sketching. Your leather insert will come with fitting instructions. Hand tooled and embossed to enhance your piece of furniture. There is a choice of Leather colours and various tooling designs. Our executive desktop pad is a stylish twist on the classic desk mat. It feels decadent being made from 7-8 oz vegetable tanned bridle leather and looks stunning thanks to the beeswax burnished edges. Beyond looks, it's actually extremely useful too. At a size of 24" x 15", or 18" x 32" it's large enough to protect the main working area of your desk. It can be used as a desk blotter, a laptop and mouse pad, and provides a smooth and firm surface for writing on. The leather desk pad is rollable and is delivered in a cardboard tube.

To work out the size you will need to multiply length x width, then divide by 144 this will give you square feet for pricing. Not all leather is created equal. You’ll want to make sure that the materials used are top quality to ensure years of use. When looking at descriptions, only opt for mats that have high grade leather. When you receive it in the mail, note the smell, how it feels (avoid anything that feels like plastic or wax), stitching and edges. Expected or Most Frequent Use

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Of the dozens of mats we put through the paces, our best overall choice was the Harber London leather desk mat. With that said, the race for the best overall was so tight, we had to include the Dacasso Chocolate Brown leather desk mat as a close runner-up. Nothing destroys a desk’s visual aesthetics like wires protruding from every direction. Harber London has incorporated a discreet cut-through cable pass into their mat allowing the look of your workspace to be clutter free. The result is a perfect balance between form and function. From craftsmanship to functionality, the Harber London leather desk mat will provide years of enjoyable use. What We Like: A major advantage reviewers bring up repeatedly is how much less fatigued their wrists and forearms are when using the Harber London leather desk mat for extended periods of time. Specifically, users that suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome or joint pain say they could work for longer periods of time using this mat. The color of the product you receive may differ from the product photos. To help avoid disappointment and wasted time, be sure to have a look at reviewer submitted photos to get a more rounded view of the actual color of your leather mat. Which Genuine Leather Desk Pad is Best? The first thing you need to decide when choosing a leather desk pad is its size. Usually, a small leather desk pad is sufficient for a 13"-14" laptop, mouse, and phone. For a 15" and above laptop or a desktop computer such as Imac, and some desk accessories we recommend using a large leather desk pad in size 18"x32". Color

You might wonder, why should I use a desk mat? It turns out that there are a ton of reasons including: You can use the desk pads on wooden surfaces like old wood writing desks, safely. There's no chemicals coming from tanning process to avoid damaging the wood surface finish. Details Our Leather Choosing the right leather mat doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. As long as you are specific about what your needs are, you can select a mat that enhances your desk’s functionality and enjoyment. Here are a few considerations to keep in mind. MaterialsUp to 3 characters you can personalize your item with ; A....Z Capital letters 0....9 numbers . , & ! # - _ @ / : * punctuation. Protection From Scratches– Prevents the accumulation of micro scratches and damage caused by writing utensils and a computer mouse. When it comes to luxurious materials, nothing compares to 100% cruelty free full grain leather. It’s one of the main reasons the Harber London Leather Desk Mat tops our list as the best overall leather mat on the market. Even though other brands use similar materials, the leather treatment and hand craftsmanship that goes into the Harber London is in a league of its own. Although you cannot go wrong with any of the mats on this list, our discovery of the ELIZO leather desk pad as the best budget option was a real celebration. After wading through countless poor quality alternatives, the high end leather and expert craftsmanship blew away us in this budget friendly product. If you're looking for a truly unique desk protector pad, you have the option of personalizing it in your favorite color. From a beautiful natural tan, to bright blue, pink, green or orange - you'll find a color to match your taste and personal style. We even have a leather mouse pad you can pair it with.