LEATHER VILLAGE Leather Bound Journal - Rustic Brown, 7"X5", 220 Pages - Vintage Blank Paper Diary for Writing, Drawing, Sketchbook, and Travel Notebook - Ideal for Women and Men

This is a 5" x 7" journal which could be used for Journaling, drawing, or as a travel journal. It is made of real leather (and has that wonderful, real leather smell!) and I'd held shut with a leather strap wrapped around it. It has 220 pages. The pages themselves are thick parchment paper which are bound together with thick straps of leather; the straps are as useful as they are decorative.There are many positive things about this journal, the most important being how authentic and historical-looking it is. It truly looks like it was made centuries ago. It is real leather, having that great leather smell to it. The parchment paper is unlined, cream colored, and thick; writing does not seep through, making it possible to write on both sides of the paper. The strip of leather wrapped around it holds it securely closed. It looks like a book that needs important things written in it; it is not for writing your grocery list in. The binding is beautiful: a series of x's on the spine, and, on the inside, the pages are divided into 5 sections which are held together by the leather strips. Though it is the least expensive of this type offered by Amazon, you would never guess it. It is every bit as nice as the more expensive ones.The main downside to it is that it is hard to keep open while writing because of the way it is bound. Also it seems kind of small, though it's size was given in the description. It is perfect to set on your nightstand or in a drawer, but it would be awkward to put standing on a bookshelf with other books.I got it to use in a sacred writing class I was taking, and it is absolutely perfect for it. It's a little awkward to write in, but we'll worth it to give my writing the feel I wanted it to have. It looks like something scribes of old would have used. It looks humble yet important, something I will want to hang onto, not just throw away when I'm done.If you are looking for a modern journal, with bigger, lined paper, and a lack of originality, this is not for you. If you want something which is unique, important, and old fashioned, you will like to get it. The best word I can use is "authentic". It gives a wonderful feel to your writing.

Super cute. Love the texture of the pages, easy to draw and write in, quality is great, and priced well

I love this sketchbook! I pirchased the 5x7 size and it travels with me wherever I go in this world (so far around the US, Iceland this past July, and next is Ireland in 2 weeks). The material that it's made with sre authentic amd have a great feel. People always asked me about it because it's so unique.

I bought this for a graduation gift for my sister to journal her new career journey! The quality and craftsmanship are superior! I could smell the leather when I took it out of the plastic wrap. The pages look, and feel like what I can only imagine a treasure map would. My sister is super stoked to start journaling again, and cried when she received it! Would recommend to any writers or creatives!

O bought this just to have as a prop for my D&D game. Turns out it is really leather and the paper looks fantastic. I am going to use it when I travel and write thoughts and memories in. I have a remarkable, but sometimes you want old school.

This is a great journal or sketch book. I purchased the chocolate brown- great price for a real leather bound, hand stitched journal with so many pages- all natural materials, real leather, hand made paper (?)- simple, pleasant design- well finished- paper is slightly aged/darkened to a pleasant off white, but not yellow or orange, still very light to draw, sketch or journal on it- brown leather is well crafted, color as described (some users report a flat or too light color), minor irregularities desired in this kind of antiqued journals.- I ordered this model and the one with a metal clasp. This one doesn't smell like leather as much, but is equally well done and a beautiful item to hold and to watch.One star off because there is a huge difference in paper quality between this journal and the other model offered by the same maker for a little more money.This was not apparent to me in pictures.This paper is thinner, the edges are straight as if cut with by machine, and it doesn't have any texture.It is also not aged the same way, paper is more even all around in color, and lighter, just barely off white with no grain.It will probably buckle/warp with wet media like watercolor or gouache, and not sure how it would respond to ink or alcohol markers, since it is much thinner than the other seemingly handmade paper form the other notebook.Other than this, a very good, attractive journal with a simple design and excellent for notes and dry materials like pencils, charcoal, chalk, regular pens, oil pastels, collages.

Recipient really liked; great leather smell (it's real leather) and seems well stitched together; pages look great; nice size and weight; highly recommend for anyone appreciating rustic journal.

I saw this and thought, for the price, I wanted to try it. It is definitly the look and feel I was hoping for.In the day of digital exactness, perfect machine processing, and all things sleek and cool, this product is the ultimate alternative.I love the handmade look and feel! I love seeing the craftsmanship that takes me back to a simpler time. I also like that I can buy refills so I can keep using this awesome book!