Maruse A5 Leather Journal Cover Review: Italian Pebbled Leather at $75

Priced at USD 75, the Maruse A5 leather journal cover ships with a ruled notebook included. Maruse produces leather goods in Italy, and its catalogue extends beyond journal covers to portfolios, desk accessories, document holders, wallets and corporate gifts. Five colourways are offered: rope, black, burgundy, brown and blue. The review unit was the Rope option. Construction quality reads as solid — stitching is described as perfect and durable, and the cover plus notebook together feel thick. The leather carries a pronounced grain texture, which the reviewer had not anticipated, expecting a smoother surface with less visible patterning; Maruse's own website classifies the material as pebbled leather. The bundled notebook has its own leather cover, though with a more cloth-like surface. Free shipping is advertised for orders above $85, a threshold that likely applies within the USA. The sample was supplied by Maruse for review purposes.