Premium Handcrafted Leather Journal Notebook - 192 Pages Softcover Writing Diary for Men & Women, Perfect for Work, Travel & Daily Notes - Acadia Green, 8" x 5.5", Desk Lined - Ideal for Business Professionals, Students & Creative Writers

I've used this particular type of journal for a number of years having first purchased my first one at Barnes and Noble years ago. However, the last time I looked at Barnes and Noble, I didn't see them in stock so I came on here and bought them online.As for the product itself there are a number of reasons I am a repeat purchaser:- Consistent Styling - As someone who has kept a journal for a number of years, it becomes nice after a certain point to be able to buy identical journals. Everything looks consistent instead of having a menagerie of different books. Buying from a journal maker who has been in business a long time and produces a quality product, helps to ensure that.- Paper Size - I've tried smaller journals but honestly if your going to do a fair amount of writing I think it is better to use a larger journal. I think it makes writing easier. Your hand rests on the page better, you have to turn pages less, and there are less interruptions to your training of thought.- Materials - Using a leather bound journal on acid free paper means that your thoughts and ideas are probably going to be around as long as you are, if not longer.- Presentation - I personally think the leather binding, the gold leafing and the cloth page marker make for a classy appearance. Whenever I writing in my journal I feel like it is a special experience.In terms of downsides I don't think that there are much and if there are they would be mostly a matter of personal preference. Here is a couple that I could think of:- Presentation - As a guy I love the look and feel of leather, but it is definitely masculine. If you were a woman, you might prefer something with a bit more feminine look and feel.- Size - I mostly use mine as a desk journal. However, if you are someone who takes their journal with them and space or size is a concern, then this might not be the journal for you. - Other - I don't know, I'm probably reaching here but other journals I have had in the past have had clasps and things like that. If those are something that you need or want, this might not perfectly suite your needs.At anyrate, I have been and I am fully satisfied with my purchase and I think that you will be to if you decide to buy one (with the caveats mentioned above). It is a product that I would definitely recommend.