we hand made these journas using a neat textured paper that we found. We grungied 2 pieces to make the front and back "covers". punched holes in the sheets and tied into a book woth jute. We added a stamped tag to each. The one that says journal comes with the quill, the 1821 does not. Peeas specify your item choice below. These are usable journals.  Each journal measures 7"hX5"w.