This item is slightly discounted due to some imperfections in the leather. While the leather appears fine when laid flat, a crease is visible (before the hole is punched) when it's bent, specifically in the area that would be the spine. I can't measure the thickness of the creased area because my thickness gauge can't reach it. However, it feels almost unchanged to the touch, and since the leather itself is approximately 2.2mm thick, I believe the creased area's slight thinning won't affect its strength. I'm unsure how the appearance of this crease will change with aging. This is something to consider and enjoy as part of the leather's character. ※The top image is a stock photo. ----------------------------------- This is a cover for an A4 1/3 size notebook, made from genuine nubuck leather. It also fits a Traveler's Notebook Regular size or a Kaküno notebook of the same size. Natural nubuck leather, without surface treatment. This type of leather ages and develops a beautiful amber color with use. If you like the aging of BREE leather, you might find this similar. I've handled it as little as possible during production and stored it in a dark place. I plan to use **navy blue** elastic bands, but I also have brown, rose pink, orange (vivid), and black. Please let me know if you have a preference. ※Black elastic bands are slightly thicker and stiffer. (If you don't specify, I'll use navy blue.) The one I use myself tends to have the sides of the notebook stick out when I put a lot of notebooks and files in it, so I made this one 5mm wider. Because it uses natural leather, there may be wrinkles, scratches, and color variations inherent to the leather. You can enjoy the changes over time. You can hold one notebook with the built-in elastic band. You can hold an additional 1-2 notebooks with the external elastic band. I will send it to you with three notebooks already inserted, so you can use it right away. (One external elastic band and three notebooks are included.) (Depending on the timing of your purchase, the notebooks may be from a different company than the ones in the photo, or one may be a paper file, or another alternative.) Cover Size: Width: Approximately 26 cm (when open) Height: Approximately 22 cm This is a handmade item. Please allow for slight variations.