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There is something special about filling in the pages of the leather-covered notebook. Handsome and luxurious, the slightly rough materials add a touch of richness and luxury to the originally practical daily necessities. Leather is also versatile, able to support old or modern looks. Whether you use your notebook as a diary or as a sketch, our choices below will help you make the best choice for realizing your creative vision.

If you are looking for an evocative leather diary with a naturally worn appearance that makes it look almost like a relic of the past, then this option is your best choice. Each journal is handcrafted by skilled craftsmen to produce a truly unique book, from the cover with an asymmetric flip to the white paper made of recycled cotton, thick enough to prevent the bleeding of markers and even watercolors. These materials are firmly bound together using ancient Coptic stitches, and this artistry is visible on the spine of the book. When not in use, the soft leather strap allows this beautiful brown laptop to fit snugly.

Similar to our preferred look, this dark brown diary from Bedsure is also hand-bound, similar to antique crafts. The leather case is polished, very smooth, with a slight luster, durable, and can prevent accidental scratches. Inside, find lined kraft paper with a pitch of 6.5 mm. Each page is thick enough to prevent ghosting and bleeding even if you use an ink pen.

If you like the look of leather but don't want to own animal-derived products, please choose this journal from Denik. Its faux leather case feels soft and luxurious, with seven vibrant designs to choose from. Inside, 88 blank and bright white pages made of recycled paper were found. Although the pages are bound with glue, they are not easy to fall off, and the binding allows the diary to lie flat when opened for easy writing or sketching.

Moleskines are expensive, but they make writing or drawing a truly enjoyable experience. Each is made of soft and durable Italian leather with a subtle pebble finish; this not only feels good, but also smells good. The ivory page is very smooth, sturdy, and clear, but not as thick as the other options in this list. The flat design is the most important.

If you like the look of Moleskine but don't want to splurge, please consider this option. Similar to the style of Italian products, the cover of this magazine is made of 80% cowhide and 20% non-leather materials, still smooth and pleasant to the touch-although not as durable as the Moleskine cover. The pages are sewn by Smyth, including stitching grouped and folded paper together to produce an incredibly strong and durable binding. We found the sheets to be a bit thin and rough, but all in all, this is an excellent fashion magazine at an affordable price.

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