This notebook is lovely as long as you don't touch it, put it in your purse, or allow it to come in contact with the outside world in any way.
The inside of the notebook is well constructed: the pages are high quality and they take ink well, which is why it's getting 2 stars instead of 1. The leather cover is supple and feels great in your hand, but it will IMMEDIATELY scuff as soon as you touch it with a fingernail or another object or even the shrinkwrap and cardboard label that comes wrapped around the notebook (see the first three attached pictures showing the dents left by the label, which were taken less than 24 hours after I opened the notebookand stored it in my briefcase, untouched, overnight). The notebook's edges have only continued to deteriorate in the month that I have owned it, and again, all I've done is left it in my briefcase (see photos 4-6 for current state of the leather cover). And while most leather scuffs either wouldn't be noticeable our would just add character, this purple notebook scuffs to a pale pink, making the notebook look cheap and childish and used from day one, instead of the luxurious, sophisticated rich plum leather that I thought I was getting.
Note for the sake of full disclosure: I privately contacted the company the day I received my notebook to report these difficulties and give them a chance to make it right. I received an automated response indicating that someone would be in touch shortly. It has now been a month with no contact, so I am posting my honest review here so that others will be able to make an informed decision about whether to buy this product and work with this company.
5つ星のうち2.0
Nice notebook, unless you try to use it.
2015年9月14日にアメリカ合衆国でレビュー済み
This notebook is lovely as long as you don't touch it, put it in your purse, or allow it to come in contact with the outside world in any way.
The inside of the notebook is well constructed: the pages are high quality and they take ink well, which is why it's getting 2 stars instead of 1. The leather cover is supple and feels great in your hand, but it will IMMEDIATELY scuff as soon as you touch it with a fingernail or another object or even the shrinkwrap and cardboard label that comes wrapped around the notebook (see the first three attached pictures showing the dents left by the label, which were taken less than 24 hours after I opened the notebookand stored it in my briefcase, untouched, overnight). The notebook's edges have only continued to deteriorate in the month that I have owned it, and again, all I've done is left it in my briefcase (see photos 4-6 for current state of the leather cover). And while most leather scuffs either wouldn't be noticeable our would just add character, this purple notebook scuffs to a pale pink, making the notebook look cheap and childish and used from day one, instead of the luxurious, sophisticated rich plum leather that I thought I was getting.
Note for the sake of full disclosure: I privately contacted the company the day I received my notebook to report these difficulties and give them a chance to make it right. I received an automated response indicating that someone would be in touch shortly. It has now been a month with no contact, so I am posting my honest review here so that others will be able to make an informed decision about whether to buy this product and work with this company.
These are lovely little notebooks that add a touch of class. They are about hand sized and convenient for your purse or wherever. The cover is an excellent soft, pliable leather in several beautiful shades (I ordered the teal and the violet). Thick enough you do not feel like it will scratch and scrape but thin enough to feel a part of the notebook. Great for taking notes, writing up to do lists, and general information. A bit pricey but I think the overall presentation makes up for that few dollar upgrade to a fine notebook.
I have crazy OCD. This means that notebooks mean a lot to me. I only use Micron pens (08, 05, 03) and of every notebook brand I've tried, nothing compares to the quality and design of these Daycraft products. If you care about what you write on - there is no other choice.