This little book is perfect and fits right in your purse.  The magnetic closure is very strong. There's enough space to write notes when needed and it's easy to write in. The pages don't feel cheap like the recycled papers you buy for school.  There was no bad smell for me. The only drawback, in my opinion, is that it doesn't have one of those little pockets on the inside. Even though this is a password journal, it'd still be nice to have a pocket on one or both ends of the book for those who will be using this and carrying it with them all the time.  The bonded leather and the stitching are nice.  The book lays flat for when your writing in the book, which is very good for me.