le vent Refillable Genuine Leather Journal for Women & Men - 5x8 Notebook for Work, 200+200 Lay-Flat Pages (Lined & Blank) - A5 Brown Vintage Diary Cover - Handmade for Travel, Business and Gifts

Got my journal cover yesterday, and I absolutely love this product! I had a few apprehensions coming into the purchase because of some past experiences with leather covers, but this defies all previous experiences. 1. Staining: I’d had some problems with leather covers in the past where they would stain paper and journals from the oils used in curing the leather. This journal cover does not do this! It’s clean and stylish, and it doesn’t leave any marks on my journals, a huge benefit for me. 2. Convenience: I wanted a cover that I could use again and again, and I wanted something I could keep extra items in. This cover has an excellent pen loop on the spine, and it holds my fineliner pens snug, even without a clip. The front inside pocket is great for my extra papers or a set of earbuds, and the standard A5 notebook size means that I can use it again and again. 3. Style and Durability: I love the minimalistic and rustic design of this journal, but it’s also built with sturdy stitching and high quality materials. The finish is great, since scratches and marks can be rubbed back out or left for a nice patina. I love the feel of the leather as well. Along with the cover itself, I was excited it came with two quality notebooks (one lined, one blank) and two headphone/cord clips made from the same leather as the cover. All of it came in a nice box, which could easily be given as a gift without any extra repackaging or fuss. Honestly, this might be one of my favorite purchases in a long time!

I can’t praise this journal enough, beyond expectations so much so that I went back to Amazon to see if they had other products I could use in my day to day. I’ve wasted so much money over the decades on journals and journal related stuff yet was never consistent. But I know I will use this journal every single day, I’ll find a reason. I keep picking it up just to handle it and write a few lines of nonsense. If you’re a sensory person, this journal feels like butter. Smooth, creamy, a nice kind of thickness/heaviness but with a subtle give, like a leather hobo purse. It’s an overall kind of a floppy feel yet is secure. I like the click of the little snap closure that keeps it closed but doesn’t get in the way. The outside will develop a unique patina over the years, no need to baby it. I was always losing my journal pen, or it didn’t fit in the journal right but this one has the perfect spot. I love the little extra touches with the book mark and keychain. I love that the book pages themselves are replaceable and can be stored separately on a shelf once filled, I love the cute clover on it, that it comes lined and unlined or as spiral or flat and that I can get affordable refills. The only negative is that it does bleed through to the other page with my Sharpie G2 black gel copper color medium pen I purchased for my journaling (and it’s the best pen ever!). But I’ll just use it one sided.

This is a great notebook with a clean design and good overall quality. It’s convenient for everyday notes, planning, and writing down ideas. It also feels well-made and is pleasant to use. I’m very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend it

I'd rate this 4.5 if I could, but I rounded down. First, I doubt you could find a better value anywhere. Everything appears to be good quality including the included notebooks (one blank, one lined). There appears to be a question as to whether it's actually leather, but if it's not genuine leather, it's the best fake leather I've ever encountered and doesn't detract from the overall quality. My requirements I was looking for in a journal cover was decent quality, leather, pen holder, A5 size, and for less than $60. This is the only thing I've found that comes close and it nails it with two notebooks and some wire clasps for bonuses. My only critique is that the top cover could be about 0.25-0.5 inches longer to better accommodate pens. A Pilot Metropolitan leaves part of the notebook exposed but a slimmer pen fits just fine. Edit: Because I was curious about whether the leather was real or a plastic derivative, I took one of the wire clasps (which are actually quite useful for throwing some earbuds in the journal on the go) and held it to flame for a few seconds, on both sides until the rivet was hot. The material did not react & melt as you would expect from plastic. the underside charred a bit but that was it. So I do in fact believe this to be real leather.

I’ve bought bound notebooks for years, always looking for “the one.” I wanted one that was sturdy enough to carry around, attractive enough to be seen, durable enough to stay together, and convenient enough to be able to write with ease. I was shocked that the item exists and I have finally found it. The cover is gorgeous, the quality is fantastic, the shipment was impressive. The item was packed with such care and, obviously, the company takes great pride in their products and it shows. Definite kudos all the way around. The added bonus (though listed in the description) of the gorgeous book mark and key chain were really surprising and a beautiful extra touch.

This was a replacement for one that I ordered a month and a half ago. I would have preferred ruled lined pads but the quality and esthetics are there. Dark rich color and durable build are the features I love about this product.

Well first of all, I saw at least one review claiming this isn't real leather, and while I'm no expert, I have absolutely no reason to believe it isn't. It has a slightly chemical smell but otherwise smells like leather to me. Furthermore, unlike my fake leather goods, it does actually absorb water. So for what it's worth, after some research I believe it to be real leather. Beyond that, it's gorgeous, practical, and very good quality. I spent hours browsing Amazon for a new journal and ultimately landed on this one. Now that I have it in hand, I know I made the right decision. It's a good size, not so large that it's cumbersome to carry in a medium handbag, and not so small that it's awkward and uncomfortable to write in. The leather cover itself allows enough room to actually hold ear buds or a USB cable (or maybe both at the same time, I haven't tried) in the left inside pocket and still snap closed. It leaves a bit of a bulge obviously (the headphones are inside the journal in the pics I posted of it closed as well and you can barely tell), but it isn't tight and awkward and if you keep your journal on you all the time and enjoy tunes or need a cable for charging, this would be ideal. So the cable straps are actually a really nice extra touch. The notebooks are also pretty solid. Good, thick paper, and they lay flat. I always get wavy lines of writing on unlined paper, but maybe I'll give it a go and eventually get better at keeping my own lines lol. If not, I ordered a couple of lined A5 notebooks as future refills anyway. It's really nice that the journal comes with 2 notebooks in the first place. Anyway, I only do more detailed reviews on stuff I really like, and I really like this journal. If you want a journal that's sturdy, handy, refillable, and looks beautiful, I'd very much recommend this one (and I'm super picky).

I purchased this as a gift to myself, because I wanted to start bible journaling. As soon as I opened the box, I could smell the leather. This is genuine leather and not some faux version. The construction seems to be very high quality. The leather is supple and I have no problem fitting my oversized pen into the interior pen loop. The snap fastener works flawlessly. I am unlikely to use the business card holders for anything, but I could see using the interior flap to hold papers. The included notebooks are good quality and I appreciate that 2 were provided. To me, this journal is an excellent purchase, but it seems an especially great value when you price compare. In addition, I had an issue ordering and Alina was super-responsive and helped me the same day. Top notch customer service!

Works well, high quality

Great quality and finish that is ideal as a special gift. I am looking at perhaps buying another for myself.

Muy Buen Diseño Buen acabado y calidad de la piel, Las libretas muy bien elaboradas y buena calidad de papel. Entrega a tiempo.

Great size nice soft leather!

Una libreta de notas muy bonita, práctica, bien hecha a muy buen precio.