BEYONG Leather Journal for Women Men, Refillable Travelers Notebook, Journals for Writing, Art Sketchbook, Travel Diary, Best Gifts for Teens Girls and Boys (Blue, 5"x7.2")

This. This has been one of my best decisions/ collections of my life. My Grandma had beautiful handwriting that made me very interested in handwriting. I didn't think to do this while she was alive and that's my only regret.This beautiful, compact book has brown blank pages held in place by a binder clip. You can remove sheets as needed and put them back later! I do this specifically to get autographs from people that I love all over the world. The first page is my handwriting explaining to simply write their name and the date on that paper, in their natural handwriting (preferred over a practiced signature). Then they can add an extra thing if they want to make it unique for me. I started with my husband and will continue to collect. I mail out blank sheets to people I love (I have contacted most all of them first to ask if they're interested and get their mailing address).I included a stamped and addressed return envelope and a printed photo that is related to us both and sentimental. I chose not to tell any of them about the photos. For those I can't really send photos, I send a handwritten note with my name on it, usually with a doodle. Perfect surprise exchange! They can take time to decide what to write or draw specially to me. They can then simply seal it in the prepared return envelope and mail it back to me. I get a sentimental surprise in the mail and it goes back in the book.Love it. Perfect for the sentimental fan of unique handwriting. Could be great for getting all loved ones to sign as a gift before deployment, a long distance move, wedding, job change, graduation, sobriety milestones, etc...I am planning to continue purchasing these for that purpose. I will also be acquiring a brightly colored hardcover blank page book that is larger. That one will be specially for the children of all my friends who I know and live. I hope to have them all write their name or mark on a page that either their parent or I can then caption. Hardcover to make it easier for small children to handle. I'll get their handwriting again and again as they grow! Perfect for future sentimental gifts to their families.

Not only is it pleasant looking its very functional with the option to add paper like you would a mini binder.

I personally did not get to hold it as it was sent as a gift. The recipient raved over how cool it was .

I read that it was a smaller journal, I just didn’t imagine how small. It’s about the height of a male deodorant tube. I purchased this journal for my teen daughter to do her SOAP journaling. She doesn’t write very small but has enough space for the needs. The wrap around rope to secure the journal close gives this personality and kinda has that vintage appeal to it. Almost like back in the Victorian times. My daughter loves that. The paper is thicker than I expected, which makes it seem like higher quality. There was no odors from the leather, it is really a cute little journal. I think the quality is good value for the price.

Aesthetically, these are beautiful. Vibrant colors on the cover, bound well, paper is a'ight... for writing, or pencil sketching.I paint and draw- and through the decades, I've come to be a novice paper snob.This won't be good for painting. You can remove a page, tape it down, and maybe gesso it prior to painting? But the paper is really not designed for it.Even colored pencils, heavy pencils- I'd be a bit skeptical with it. Feel like it won't like erasing too much. Maybe chalk pastels? Lightly? Otherwise light sketching, or light pen work.Great for writing. If you're left handed you can remove/add pages.Collaging- be prepared to remove a bunch of pages. The binding does not leave much room for adding excess.Otherwise good size for travel. Feels nice. The three rings surprised me on how well they've held together so far.It's cute, but swap out for your own paper, or get a sketchbook instead, if you're looking to art all over it.Again, great for journaling/writing, though. Beautiful little book.

Got for my granddaughter for a Christmas gift so although with the leather cover o expect it will last years but then teenagers can be tougher on things then adults. Glad it came with the unlined papers and refills can be purchased right here on Amazon. Also thanks to early black Friday sale, i got for a great price. After getting this i ended up ordering for grandsons in the brown color. I did consult my sister who is an arrest, she said she carried those size sketch book for years. That is great when you are waiting and want to draw too pass the time. It has been delivered and 8 love the color. Seems to be thick enough leather to protect ways inside and it's they prefer can always get them the refill of lined paper. When their parents were in school i remember they were encouraged to write daily in a journal. Hopefully they still do. That was another thing i liked about this morning is it can be versatile using either lined paper or plain sheets for drawing. So far u highly recommend. While i feel it will be perfect for granddaughter, was surprised when the mother's of the grandsons suggested they would also get allot of use out of it. Will report back out any difficulties.

Nice quality, great present

It said real leather but it's hard to believe when you feel it. It's tan paper which is unappealing.Closure leather piece is kinda short but does keep it somewhat closedIf you don't care about such things I guess ok