A Handsome and Solid Notebook
I ordered this notebook December 12,  just a bit before Christmas. Even with the heavy shipping season, this item arrived about two weeks before the estimated delivery window. The seller was very quick to respond, completed the customization and shipped it promptly. I think the notebook looks even better in person than it does in the photos. I am very pleased with this purchase. It appears to be a very sturdy leather with very even and heavy-duty stitching, as described in the information section. I like the hand-cut look, it adds to the slightly distressed look, without looking like an arts and crafts project gone wrong. None of the cuts are jagged or mismatched, by any means. I am looking forward to seeing the effect of everyday wear and tear on this notebook, as it looks like it will weather well and only build character as it gets older. I had my name engraved on the front, bottom right of the cover. I'm not sure if it really is engraved, stamped or marked in some other way, but it seems deep enough to last and looks very nice. I like the pen holder off to the side, instead of being in the center fold of the notebook. The pictures look like it holds a large pen, but I don't think there would be any issues with holding slender pens, as long as you don't stretch it out. However, I do favor thicker pens, and I did need to stretch it out a bit upon first receiving it. The pen is held tightly, while the cut out ensures you'll be able to get it back out with no issues.
Rating: 5 stars