I'm divided on this notebook. On the one hand, the outside of the journal is a very nice suede cover, with a genuine working buckle, but the flipside is that the inside of the journal isn't very nice at all. The fabric used to line the inside is a cheap, ugly fabric that stands out when compared to the niceness of the front.

On top of this the book itself is the same as the 'refill' offered by this company and isn't great quality, but worse doesn't seem to fit well, falling out too easily in my opinion.

So it really depends on what you're looking for. If you want to use this as a writing journal or a prop book and don't mind the look of the inside, this could very well be a good fit for you. However, as a sketchbook or if you're picky about perfect looks, it might not be the right journal for you.

SUMMARY
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Pros
+ Looks great from the outside.
+ Suede is soft and doesn't have a weird smell.
+ Actual buckle.

Cons
- Interior is just a blank faced journal slipped inside and has a tendency to fall out.
- Interior lining is cheap looking.
- Buckle opening could be annoying if you want to open book in a hurry.


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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback that genuinely reflects my experience with a product.