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moonster Leather Journal Sketchbook Vintage Blank 7x5 – Full-Grain Buffalo

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At a glance

Condition
New
Set
Classic - Blank
Model
7x5 Classic Journal
Weight
13 oz
Color
Brown
Theme
Bicycle
Sheet Size
A5
Warranty
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Features 5

  • Made From Buffalo Leather: Moonster's leather notebook is crafted from hand-cut water buffalo leather and recycled cotton paper, handmade in India.
  • Leather Binding: A hand-stitched Coptic leather binding secures all 240 unlined pages, recycled from garment industry cloth in India. Lies flat for easy writing.
  • 125GSM PREMIUM PAPER: Unlined 125gsm plain paper is perfect for writing and sketching. Use any ballpoint pen or slow-flow fountain pen to write or draw freely.
  • A Gift That Gives Back: We donate profits to charities in India, Zambia, Bolivia, the UK, and the USA. Comes wrapped in an earth-friendly cotton bag.

Description

Introducing the Moonster Leather Journal Writing Notebook, a vintage handmade bound notepad designed for both men and women. This exquisite item, crafted from hand-cut buffalo leather, serves as an ideal blank page journal, providing a timeless and elegant canvas for your thoughts and creativity. Each journal features 120 sheets of unlined premium cotton paper recycled from garment industry cloth in India, making it an eco-friendly choice for those who value quality and sustainability. The benefits of using this blank leather journal are manifold. Its hand-stitched Coptic leather binding ensures that the pages stay firmly in place, allowing the journal to lie flat for an effortless writing experience. The 125gsm plain paper is perfect for writing, sketching, or jotting down recipes, without any bleed-through, making it an excellent choice for a recipe journal or a personalised notebook with plain paper. This journal solves a common problem faced by many: the search for a durable, stylish, and eco-friendly writing companion. Whether you need a leather travel journal for your adventures, a larp notebook for your role- playing games, or a sketchbook personalised for your artistic endeavors, this journal has you covered. Its versatile design caters to various needs, from a cool notepad to a hardbound blank notebook to gift to your dad. Unique features of the Moonster Leather Journal include its handmade rustic leather cover and the use of recycled materials, which are often not present in similar items. The journal comes beautifully wrapped in a cotton bag, adding an extra touch of elegance and thoughtfulness. When purchasing this leather journaling product, note that it does not include any additional accessories. To maintain its pristine condition, it is recommended to keep the journal away from excess moisture and direct sunlight. Read more

Specs 24

Brand moonster
Color Brown
Theme Bicycle
Sheet Size A5
Pages 240 pages
Cover Material Leather
Style Vintage
Ruling Type Plain

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Top Amazon Reviews


Gorgeous, durable, soft, and genuine!
Set name: Classic - Blank
I am absolutely in love with this journal! It's gorgeous, and as soon as I opened the package I smelled it and swooned. The smell of brushed leather is my favorite. There is literally nothing negative I could say about this gorgeous work of art. I'm amazed by the price, in all honesty... I think it's worth much, much more than the listed price. It's extremely soft from all angles... Even the pages are soft! I slept with it last night. I'm not one to keep journals, so I don't understand my love for this one. I got this for my Grimoire. I've ordered a couple others and gave them to my niece... I just didn't "feel" them. This one, however, is perfect. Enough of my creepy journal stalker talk. As stated, it's soft. The leather is aged and extremely good quality. It has a heavy weight to it, which is nice. There is no clasp, but instead a long leather strip that wraps around it several times... Also very good quality. The pages are made of cotton, and it shows. They're also soft and have a nice weight and feel to them. There was a protective "sleeve" between the leather and the first and last pages, to prevent staining and damage... Which I'm very happy for. The journal itself was in an envelope, however it was within a burlap pouch, which was also wrapped in plastic. I was so relieved about that, since it rained the night it was delivered. It's very thick... Full of pages. Many, many pages. And it looks like you can replace these pages once they're filled up with no real issues. You'd probably need to remove some stitching. It is GENUINE leather. The smell reminds me of a tack shop (I grew up with horses, so this is comforting). The company helps children in Africa and believes in being eco-friendly, which really shows in their craftsmanship. This is by far the most gorgeous item I've ever ordered off Amazon. I already had a coworker order one as well. Highly, HIGHLY recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2018 by Devin Payne

The most beautiful product I have ever had the privilege to touch.
Set name: Classic - Blank
This is seriously THE most beautiful notebook I have ever seen in my life. The leather is undoubtedly real and is so soft to the touch. It has a subtle earthy, leather scent that sets the mood for your journaling or writing time! The wrap around closure string on this notebook gives off really retro vibes. Just looking at the notebook makes me want to write! The pictures don't do it enough justice. The paper on this journal is of unbelievable quality. They are thick and borderline cloth like, and writing in them makes me feel so inspired. They are a more cream color than straight up white like the pictures show, which I personally prefer because it looks so much more vintage and romantic. The pages are NOT refillable as they are bound into the spine, but that just makes you treasure every page of the book even more than you already will. However, if you make lots of mistakes when writing and you're a bit of a perfectionist like me, you should write in pencil first before writing everything down in pen. The leather does stain the pages (and probably your belongings if you shove them all in your bag), so be aware of that. I will probably find a cloth to wrap around this when I travel so I don't stain my bag haha. This journal was so beautiful that when i first opened it, I couldn't bring myself to write on the paper because my hands kept shaking. I did buy this on sale at around $23, but even if this goes back to full price I would not hesitate to buy it. It is SO worth the price and is much higher quality than other even more expensive journals that I've seen. It's no wonder why it has a 5 star rating with over 300 reviews. The size (7x5) is the perfect size to take on your travels or on the go without limiting your soace and creativity. If anything, I would be scared to put this in my suitcase in fear of it getting scratched somehow. >\\< If you like bigger notebooks though, they have a size up! Because the leather is soft and pliable, the flaps don't get in your way at all when you write. I admit I was a little hesitant on buying this because of the pages being bound in the book, and because I thought it wasn't very pretty from the pictures, but trust me. Whatever you see on the pictures isn't even a tenth of the beauty you see in person. The only con I can think of is that now, I will never be able to purchase any other journal because it will never compare to this one. I'll probably end up with a bookshelf of these by the time I retire :3 If I could marry an object, I would marry this notebook. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2017 by AdoraMeow

An experience worth remembering!
Set name: Classic - Blank
I love Moonster! They make quality journals and I carry one in my satchel and carry it with me and journal. I've actually been using them for 3 years now and have filled up 3 and buy more just to support them! If you need a great journal I totally recommend this one! They also sell bags and such so if your into that go for it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2026 by Gabriel Malachi

Moonster, a journal for life!
Set name: Classic - Unruled
This is my 4th Moonster journal order. They are well crafted, the leather soft, the paper quality loves ink and owning it is such a pleasure.
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2026 by ALPHADOULOS

Great Personalization
Set name: Classic - Blank
I did read the reviews prior to buying and thought let's try it out. Package came in a well protective plastic wrapping to protect the leather from being scratched from shipping, also included a Free 1 year replacement insurance (*must be registered within 10 days from date of purchase), opened packaging and had zero scratches, tested product from video and scratched the leather myself and if you rub hard enough and in a circle motion, yes the scratch will disappear. I read many reviews where some individuals stated differently however it worked with me, i only scratched the surface with my finger nail and with my keys however if you scratch it with a knife and it goes deep...then thats a different outcome. Covers are not to go through rigid beating like that anyways in the course of its lifetime, such as with some people are going crazy and taking a hammer to an iPhone X? No point in that?! Paper feels great and is smooth, its not computer paper so be aware of that, its truly handmade paper. I'm actually using this book to write in Calligraphy and works very well with a quill pen. You can make it personal for you by going to any leather shop and having them emboss anything you wish as the cover is plain all around, so you can fully use this product as a blank template. The sides are laced through the paper, it is noted that the paper is not changeable however if you are creative and lace it back through the paper of your own, then yes you can change the paper. I love this product and I will be placing another order once I'm finished writing in this one as I may purchase the bigger book. It's a great gift to give to someone that is creative and it has that old fashion feel and look. Great Job Moonster ! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2018 by Nathan B

Get The Larger Journal!
Set name: Classic - Blank
I’m upgrading the score of this journal to 4-Stars. I now realize the paper is hand cut, and probably the reason for the slight uneven edges. But like I said, the paper is high quality and feels like beautiful cloth. I don’t give the 5x7 journal 5-stars because it’s just way too small at that size. I know those dimensions sound like good enough in theory, but once you put in your hands and start using it, suddenly becomes very tiny real estate. My hands were cramping up, just from trying to write smaller. At this size, it’s just too chunky and not easy to keep the journal flat open while writing. But that’s just a design issue, and a personal preference. I just returned this journal (such an easy process, thank you!), and the refund is being processed with no fuss. I decided to purchase the 8x7 larger version and it’s gorgeous! Perfect in every way. I’ll be reviewing the larger journal separately and adding pics and video. This journal is very sturdy, thick, and the leather feels waxed, like something you'd use to make a leather backpack. It's not hard, but if your're looking for soft pliable buttery leather, this is not it. Maybe it will get softer after a lot of use. We'll see. The paper feels like good quality, thick too, almost like fabric. I like touching the paper, it feels substantial. But i'm not a fan of how it's cut. It looks like it was cut with a hand paper trimmer. It's a bit uneaven, not too bad, but not something i'd gift to someone. And some of the paper edges look smooshed, especially the corners. This is why i give it 3-stars, it's a good journal for personal use. B+, but not exquisit. I wish I had purchased the larger version too. The way this journal is constructed, i think it would be less chunky and easier to open, at the larger size. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2021 by Lovelysnipe

Durable and Beautiful
Set name: Tree of Life - Ruled
I have been through several of these journals. Love them! Durable and beautiful.
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2026 by JW

My favorite personal keepsake journal
Set name: Heart - Unruled
This is my second journal from this brand now. I absolutely love the quality and style of their leather journals. The paper is thick, and perfect for using a brush tip type pen- no bleeding. I use these journals as personal keepsakes, I love the blank page so I can write, draw etc. They feel very high quality and special to me. Highly recommend, will continue to purchase when I fill up my next journal. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2026 by Mary G.
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