MONTEXOO Leather Bound Journal Sketch book with lock for Men Women Unlined Paper 200 Pages - Genuine Journals for Writing Handmade 6 x 8 inch Brown Embossed

I was a little concerned from other reviewers about the quality of this item, although at any time I may simply return it for a refund. But I really wanted to have it. Anyhow, the good news is....it is a very nice item. The leather seems to be legitimate leather, people. It's just the same thickness as most leather products I've purchased. It IS very dry, I will say, but not so dry that it will crack as one reviewer hinted. It is pliable enough to flex. I took a wet finger and rubbed intensely on the inside of the cover to check if it wasn't a very convincing paper product, but since it did not pill or chafe away after brutal rubbing, I am satisfied that it is actual leather. Now....the embossing is very nice.It looks just like it represents on the photo, not so pronounced but well stamped and unless you take an iron or some kind of burnisher to it, it will keep it's impression. The clasp is just as expected, the rivets are plenty secure , I pulled at them to see if they wanted to peel away and no....they were well anchored to the cover.The paper feels like nice cotton 70 or 90 pound art paper. This is a very good thing. It will make a very handsome sketchbook for any student, or a really pretty journal. The paper is not ruled but there are ways to manage around that. It's the size of a large paperback novel, so it should fit into any hand or book bag easily. There is nothing for holding a pen but that isn't important. You know....as I look at it and think , this would make a spectacular photo album. If anyone still has photos that is. I really like it. I'm trying to resist the impulse to buy three more. I think it will look awesome on any bookshelf. I'm satisfied with the journal and the price. thank you.

Beautifully hand crafted journal. Memories written here can be passed down through generations in a beautifully and distinctively bound book. S. Carriger

My granddaughter is reading a lot of books about kings and dragons. I think she will like this journal. It is rustic. Real leather. It has a latch I wouldn’t call it a lock. The pages are not stacked exactly straight. Adds to the rustic look. It’s unique and I bought her a feather pen to write in it with. Perfect.

Very nice journal made of leather. My granddaughter loved it.

Really nice looking. Paired with Harry Potter pens and it made a great gift! Looks nice & great for young kids looking to journal. Would buy again.

This is a nice journal. It's binder is beautifully designed but it is not refillable. It does not lock.

I bought 4 of these as Christmas gifts for my daughters. I wanted them to have a nice place to keep recipe tips and notes. Everything about these are perfection. The paper is nice and thick, the feel of the book itself is superb, and the smell of leather is nice. I love the lock!I will purchase more of these.

Leather is nice, but nowhere near the color advertised, which is disappointing. In the picture it looked much more red, mine is a lighter brown. My favorite thing is the fact that it’s got that vintage leather look but also has high-quality lined paper because for some reason it’s hard to find a journal that has both those things. The one thing I HATE though is the giant raised “MONTEXOO” going down the side of the inner cover. Really wish they hadn’t done that.