You cannot go wrong with ordering this journal cover.
I found it odd that an item and seller were receiving so many 5 star ratings.  But, I was in the market for a refillable leather journal cover that would fit the 3.5 x 5.5 [[ASIN:8883704908 Moleskine Cahier Journal (Set of 3), Pocket, Squared, Black, Soft Cover (3.5 x 5.5): set of 3 Squared Journals]].  I was tired of my pocket journal getting beat up from being uncovered and going in/out of my pocket.  This item fit my needs, in that it would use the Moleskine journal refills, as well as other 3.5 x 5.5 refills and that it would be made in the USA.<br /><br />I placed my order and paid the extra for a ten letter embossed last name on the front.  I thought by ordering the embossing, shipping would be extended, but I was willing to wait.  The seller indicates NJ and I'm in CA, so I was surprised and delighted to receive my order in my mailbox three days later!<br /><br />I ordered mine with the white smokey thread. Wow, it looks classy and I'm sure the leather will only wear and look better the more I retrieve it from my pocket, and the embossing is deep enough that it will last well long enough to pass down to one of my children. It arrived the same as others have posted, neatly wrapped in a cardboard cover with a tied string around it.  Weird I know, but oh the fresh smell of new leather :)<br /><br />This will be on the list to order as a Father's Day gift, now that I have seen and held the item.  My wife liked it so much, she is asking for the larger 5 x 8.25 to use for work.<br /><br />If you are in the market for a made in the USA leather journal cover, I highly recommend this purchase.
Rating: 5 stars