[.ca] Smythe Sewn Old Faux-Leather Wraps, Saddleworn (ISBN 1551562871)

Very Nice:
For those people who complained about this item, perhaps they didn't know the definition of "faux". The dictionary describes "faux" as: "not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article". In other words, an imitation of leather; looks like leather. Other such examples are faux pearls, faux teeth, or faux marble, etc. It's a French word. That being said, I bought this and loved it. It's exactly as advertised, a blank journal. It's a good sized book, thick paper so you can use nice ink. I've kept a journal since I was a kid and have used many, including keeping it on computer but there's nothing nicer than old-fashioned writing on paper with ink. I loved this, found the secret pocket within the first seconds and will buy another when I fill this one up.

Smythe Old Leather?:
Wish I had checked the other reviews before I ordered. This ain't leather. I don't think it's Smythe either, since this product is made in China. Quality seems good enough, so I'll keep it, but next time I will be more thorough in research before ordering.

NOT as advertised!:
This is just a cheap cardboard and paper journal. No leather. No pouch. The "faux" look is cheesy, at best. Very disappointed in the product and in Amazon's misrepresentation of it.

I would buy this item again!:
I gave this journal as a gift. It is very sturdy, magnetic close flap, good quality pages. I love the worn leather look. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it did not have the memento pouch as advertised (or at least I could not find it). But I would definitely buy this item again - pouch or no pouch.

Have one... Love it...Cheaper on this Website:
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.