Thank you for viewing! This is a practice book that includes how to use a brush pen and how to practice beautiful handwriting. You can practice hiragana and kanji one character at a time, as well as phrases and layouts that can be used for weddings and New Year's cards, and names and prefectures! The book is easy to open and write in. There are no noticeable folds or yellowing in the book, but about twenty characters have already been practiced. (See photos 4 and 8) Also, the obi (paper band) has a tear. (See photo 9) Thank you. Other than that, you can use it without any problems! We will ship anonymously, so please rest assured (*´꒳`*)