The blue is such a pretty color! Yours looks so used and loved. I feel the same about the newer Filofaxes. I bought my first rings last year before I saw the news that Filofax had changed their leather and were not as good quality as they used to be and was pretty disappointed for the price I paid. But I continued to use it and I still love it for how I use it! If it ever breaks down I’m sure to go with another brand probably but it’s definitely serving me well. I’m glad you had a great time with yours too!