Customer Reviews

Smythe Sewn Faux Old Leather Wraps, Saddleworn, Lined

5 star:		(15)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

That is, those of you who thought this was leather. The ad clearly stated that it wasn't. But then, I dunno why I expect people to actually be able to READ!!!

I love this journal. There are several things about it that get me going. One is the pouch (yes, it's there; it's in the back, behind the pages you write on). I have already put several paper items in there so that I won't lose them as I journal. It's a very basic pouch, but it does the job.

The other thing is that it is only faintly ruled. The lines aren't dark and annoying. Rather, they are there enough to give you guidance in writing straight across the page but when you're done writing, it looks like you just wrote perfectly with nothing to guide you. I love that!

I also like that the pages lie flat when I open it. It's not a spiral journal, but it comes close to being that easy to make the pages settle down.

Finally, I like the magnetic flap. It allows me to keep the journal closed without a snap or zipper or other less elegant type of closure.

I highly recommend this journal!

I had originally given this book a pass, after reading the grumpy reviews about the faux-leather covers. But I saw these journals today in a local bookstore and I bought one immediately.

The paper used for the body of the book is lovely: very good quality, thick, smooth, ink-friendly. It's great for those of us who write with fountain pens. The binding lies nicely flat as you write, so you don't have to keep the pages squashed open with one hand. The thick, contrasting endpapers are a nice touch, as are the colored ribbon bookmark and back pocket. And I love the magnetic closure!

Overall, this is quite a good quality blank book for writing. The only thing I dislike is the faux-leather cover. It's not -awful-, but compared to the quality of the rest of the piece it's kind of like a cheap joke. Plain or simply printed wrappers would have been a more honest solution.

i was under the impression that this would be leather, or at least pleather, but it is not. it has a cardboard and paper cover. i was very disappointed.

I bought one of these at the beginning of the year from Boarders. It is cheaper to buy them on Amazon. I love my journal and came here to get another one! Yes, it is FAUX leather look - it says that in the title so I'm not sure why other customers are surprised by this. I like this journal because it is sturdy and the front flap is magnetic and keeps the pages from warping.

This is my favourite journal. It even has a built-in folder hidden in the back. The cover flap is magnetic so it closes tight. I have given this book as a gift and everyone loves it. I can't say enough about it, just buy it and be thrilled!

The look is amazing. You feel like you are holding an ancient lost manuscript wrapped by aged faux leather covers. A manuscript which has its secrets wrapped in covers which reflects marks and scratches. The wrap shows the value of what may be written inside, the scratch marks and old looking façade is a testament that the words written inside are valuable. The words are worth fighting for as the worn cover shows its battle scars, a true testament of its effort to protect the valuable stories inside. It looks and feels like 100% leather and for the price it cannot be beat. It closes with a vault like sound that adds prestige to the words you've written inside. A sound which makes the words inside feel protected. From the moment you lift the covers to open it you are inspired by them to write with more quality, more passion, and more desire. The covers give you a confidence boost and allow your mind to get inspired and reach ideas never before found. The Wrap gives extra confidence to any writer regardless of their skill level.

I got this journal as a gift. It's a beautiful, hardbound journal with the look of an old-world leather journal (although it has no leather on it). Extra features include a red ribbon in the pages and a magnetic flap closure that folds part-way over the front of the book. It also has a pouch that I just discovered on the inside of the back cover, presumably to hold small momentos (though there is not room for any bulk, due to the way it closes). The nice thing about the hard cover is that it can open and lay flat, which is difficult to do with most flex cover journals. Note that there are lined and unlined versions of this journal.

This journal is quite astonishingly put together in such a smooth and compact fashion that I can hardly wait to start writing! Having a proper journal to put down your thoughts, document your history, or even create your own stories is one of the great pleasures for those of us fond of language. Altogether, this particular journal stands as a great tool for anyone who feels the need to place ink on paper.

I purchased this journal as a birthday gift for myself. Formerly I used spiral notebooks for my journaling. I love this journal! I find I am writing more, which is great. Buy this, you will not be disappointed!

I can't pass up on the opportunity to sing the praises of PaperBlanks journals. I have not found a more beautiful, practical, or durable journal out there for the low price. With the classic old leather look and the sturdy, crisp paper, these journals look and feel like they should cost much more than they do. The magnetic closure and the inside pouch are nice extras. I love my journal! Every time I open it I feel like I am writing words that will be treasured for generations to come. I imagine a future decendant of mine reading this journal 100 years from now and they are taking a step back in time to pay a visit to me. They will probably think I was a rich man to be able to afford such a beautiful journal. I first started keeping a journal when we learned that we were pregnant with our son. So far in the past 2 & a half years I have filled 2 PaperBlanks journals and I am going to buy a third. My hope is that I will be able to present my children with an entire collection of these journals to keep and cherish. As for the "Faux Leather" complaints... All I can say is, learn a little French. It means fake. Honestly, you can't expect real leather for this price. So study your French and read the reviews before you purchase these journals. Please don't give this journal a poor rating because of your own ignorance. If you want a genuine leather journal be willing to pay the $35+ for one. These journals deserve 6 stars!!!