Review on Travel In Style: Refillable Leather Notebook Cover For Small Journals by Profit Gilley

I already love this pocket-sized journal cover! I got this in Dark Brown and it actually looks great considering how cheap this was. It did come with imperfections but that's exactly how I like my leather, cheap or otherwise. As you can see in the photo that inside has this kind of long gash on the left. I'm not a fan of any imperfections on the inside but I don't mind it either. As for the outer surface, it was pristine when I received it. It was stiff and smooth. I actually physically curled this cover and twisted it around to lessen the stiffness and get a little color on the surface and make it a little worn out and loose. I know this will happen over time with more use but there's nothing wrong with helping the process along.As for the notebook that came with this cover, I had originally planned on not using it at all since I have some Field Notes notebooks I'm using already and I wanted uniformity with my notebooks but decided to give it a try. I don't think it'll be as sturdy as a Field Notes (mainly due to the staples) but it's okay so far. The paper is quite thick and I've had no bleed-through with the pens I've used so far but I definitely don't recommend using gel pens. I used a Pilot G2 on it and already made a mess with ink smudges.Anyway, I highly recommend this journal cover for anyone looking for a cheap alternative to other higher-end leather covers out there. I got this one specifically for that reason. I wanted to start journaling but can't commit to buying anything too expensive yet since I'm unsure whether I'll stick to this particular size (pocket) or not. This cover is good for anyone else who, like me, wants to test it out.