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Your journal cover is made from real cow leather — a natural material that gets better with age. Here’s how to keep it happy:

🧹 Day-to-Day
Smooth leather: wipe with a soft, dry cloth. That’s it!
Hair-on cowhide: brush gently with a soft-bristle brush to keep the hair clean and dust-free.

💧 If It Gets Wet
Don’t panic. Blot (don’t rub) with a dry cloth and let it air dry naturally. Keep it away from hairdryers, heaters, or direct sunlight. It might darken a little but usually goes back to normal.

✨ Conditioning
Smooth leather loves a little TLC every few months. Rub in a small amount of leather balm or beeswax to keep it soft and nourished. Skip this for hair-on cowhide — conditioner can mat down the hair.

🌞 Sun & Heat
Leather and long sunbathing sessions don’t mix. Prolonged direct sunlight can fade the color and dry it out. A little sun exposure here and there is totally fine though — it’s part of the patina journey.

👜 Storage
Store in a dust bag or pillowcase — never plastic (it traps moisture). For bags, stuff with tissue paper to keep the shape. For journals, just toss it in your bag and live your life.

😍 The Patina
Scratches, marks, and color changes aren’t damage, they’re character. Your leather is developing a patina, which is a fancy word for “it’s aging beautifully.” The oils from your hands, a bit of sun, everyday use, all of it makes your piece uniquely yours over time.

🐮 Hair-On Cowhide Extra Tips
– Minor shedding when new is totally normal, it settles
– Spot clean only; damp cloth, blot, never rub
– Keep away from water as much as possible
– Brush in the direction of the hair, not against it

Your piece was made to be used, not babied. The more you use it, the better it looks. That’s the whole point ❤️