Just received, it is beautiful. I was expecting from one of the other reviews that it would be a little bit more of a textured cover but it's mostly flat with just a slight concave dent on the jewels - however I just went back and read that review and their description is accurate; I just interpreted it on the side of luxury - probably because of how stunned I was by the design altogether. I really fell in love with this journal the instant I saw it in the "Bought by others" row as I was browsing. I am not disappointed!! The shape of the flap adds an elegant effect and the lines are neither too wide or too narrow. I have long been a fan of the smaller, less expensive pocket size ones, but they're just not big enough for journaling, which is why I end up putting them in a drawer somewhere and not writing in them. If I would have just bought a full size one in the first place ...... !! I finally decided to gift myself with one so that I can sit and write comfortably ... I am glad I did.