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This is my second purchase of a leather bound journal from Jaald. I was very pleased with my first, tree of life design journal, as I found it had the larger page size I wanted. Most other leather journals are much smaller and not so competitively priced. The quality of the journal is excellent. The paper has been suitable for acrylics, water colours, distressed inks, penwork and robust enough for collage. The real leather cover has been much admired.As I have two thirds filled this first journal I purchased the second, knowing the product would be reliable. I chose the inset stone version because it had the same large page size and slightly more pages and because it was different from my first.It was as expected a high quality product at a very reasonable price and I look forward to using it.

I ordered this notebook yesterday and received it today, which was outstanding because it said it was out of stock and would come on 1st July. It is well made for the price - many pages of good quality paper, a luxurious feel and a well-made latch which is not too tight or loose to open and close, and the back and front covers have lots of excellent detail and embossing. That said, it is a little messily put together - you can see where the different sections of pages were put in (though this isn't a big problem because it's refillable), the edges of the leather are starting to peel, nothing is hemmed, the leather latch-strap is rather poorly made (wonky press studs, unevenly cut) and the inside isn't lined so leaves a brown stain on the first and last pages. A lot of this can be forgiven though because of the reasonable price and ye olde notebooke look to it. Overall, I am happy with what is a very attractive and magical looking book. The stone (perhaps some sort of crystal?) is extremely well secured and high quality and the overall look is exactly as displayed. I would by no means be embarrassed to gift it, and am very happy it is my new notebook.

I have decided to keep this journalI like the size perfect for my needsThe reason for the 3 stars were due to the bleeding of the leather dye on the front page and on each of the separate sections of the pages, resulting in smudges and finger prints. Also a corner of the pages arrived bent.That said I like the look and feel and decided that it is a unique product and as such I should expect some imperfections maybe I will, as I use it, respect it’s origins

This is a beautiful book. The cover is sturdy enough. It’s unlikely to fall apart after repeated use which I’m so pleased about. The paper inside is relatively thick. I use it for sketching and being a beginner I use a rubber a lot! The paper can withstand a great deal of mistakes. Although, using a graphite pencil the more you layer, the paper will eventually start to break. However this does take a fair bit of time.The lock is sturdy. It’s attached really well on to the leather. Won’t fall off anytime soon.The stone on the front I’m a little disappointed with. It’s not as blue as the picture. Mines almost black rather than blue.Size is perfect for me personally . I’m worlds worst for not reading size descriptions. It’s bigger than your average notebook but not as big as an a4 pad.The leather could do with a inner piece so to tidy up the look.Other than that I’m incredibly happy with it .My daughter wants one which I will buy for her as the quality reflects the price.

I love this book.It looks fantastic, is sturdy, well made and the paper is good quality, thick parchment type paper.I'm learning a new language and am making my notes in it. It isn't something that I will throw away even when it is full with writing.I will definitely be getting something else from this seller.