This is my first checkbook cover I have ever purchased and wanted to ditch the plastic vinyls that originally come with the check orders. I must say the leather smells great, long/wide enough for personal checks but not for business sized checks, nice and thick . Wine red color is exactly as what is expected compared to the photos online, if not better. Stitching is spot on, also in every pocket of the checkbook has the same cool pattern which is a nice finish. One thing I would like to note is a sticker on the packaging of the checkbook states it is made in China, but the leather is of great quality.. I would highly recommend this china made product!