Albero Genuine Leather Journal – A5 Refillable Premium Writing NoteBook, 5x8 Cover, 360 Pages (100 GSM), Professional Organizer for Men and Women, Lined Daily Journal, Handmade Leather Note book

I love to journal, and I have an embarrassingly large assortment of journal covers. This one just arrived I’ve tried it out, and I can already tell it’s going to be a favorite.1. Materials: I’m a fan of the look and feel of leather journal covers. The leather quality here is great. I tend to prefer darker colors or just to have more color options, but now that I have it in hand I’m liking this medium tone. I was concerned about the color of the snaps, as I don’t tend to be fond of gold. But in hand the color is more of a muted brass and works perfectly with the warm leather tone. I see a lot of comments about buffing out scratches and dings. You can do this but if scratches bother you this may not be the one for you. Personally I think being averse to scratches misses the of the point of having a nice leather journal cover. Leather has a way of looking better the more you beat it up. Those little scratches and dings give it character and personality. It’s will age with you as you use it and become unique. I love that kind of thing but it may not be for everyone.2. Design: Like most journal covers it has a simple design. But there are a few truly excellent design features that are rocketing this journal up in my estimation. The first is the single strap that holds the journal insert in place. Many other covers use a system of pockets on each cover to hold the covers of the insert. They can be surprisingly difficult to fill, especially if the insert covers are made of softer paper and not as rigid. The strap lets you actually pull the insert cover through. This makes it much easier to fill while still feeling very secure. Because of this feature and the overall dimensions it’s one of the only covers I’ve encountered of this quality that can accommodate fillers with different bindings including spiral bindings if you want an insert that will lie flat. The one it comes with is also of really good quality, but I like having the option of using different kinds of paper. This is one of the main features that drew me to it and it works well. I also really like the flap closure for added security. It’s roomy enough to tuck in an extra small insert (you know who you are, I do it too). And has some front pockets for loose papers etc.3. Style: It’s simple design and quality materials make it look upscale and professional, while having a rustic quality that for me makes it just whimsical enough to have some personality. I can see this working as a planner, a diary, a scratch book, a bullet journal, or even a gaming journal (DnD folks… I think you may like this).4. As much as the simple design and color is appealing. I’d also like to see a few more color options and maybe some subdued design options or the ability to customize it with a logo or initials. But all of this is just a few nice things to have. It’s still fantastic just as it is.Overall this is everything I’ve wanted in a journal cover. Thank you to the fine craftsman who made it. I hope to be using it for many years to come.

A simple but well constructed, soft and supple leather cover. I use it to securely hold two Moleskine journals, along with a pen. Which is exactly what I wanted.

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This is truly a beautiful cover. The leather is beautiful and seems of good quality. I really like the inside pocket and card holder (a major consideration in my purchase). For the most part, it is what I expected. There are, however, a couple of things that keep this cover from being great.The first is the size. I use this for my work daily log/journal. I read the description, comments, and reviews, measured my current journal insert and concluded it would fit. While it "covers" my current insert nicely, I had to trim the back of the back of the insert to fit.The second item, also related to size, is the pen holder and bookmark. Perhaps I am missing something, but the only way I can get it to work is outside of the cover as shown in the photo. Even with the journal insert provided, I can not close and snap the cover with the pen holder and bookmark attached as shown in the photos on the product page. This is awkward and I expect to loose the holder in the near future. This isn't a big issue.I don't understand the cord wrappers. I have no use for them and they weren't a consideration in my purchase.If this cover were only slightly bigger--an inch in width and a half inch in height--it would be perfect and much more versatile.