It does have sign of wear in the leather. Also some patina. Beautiful cover, I used it for my Hobonichi A5 - 5 year journal. The leather used for the goat leather cover is sourced from the highlands in the Central Asian mountains. Smooth and flexible, light and extremely robust, a single layer is used to fit your notebook snugly. The leather is undyed for a simple look, and the unique character of each piece shines through on the inside of the cover. A pen holder is attached to the inside of the cover, right at the edge so that it doesn’t create a bump when you write. To insert a pen, simply pull up the holder and slide it in. Dimensions: 6 1/4" x 8 1/2"