Rolodex Executive Wood Line II Desk Pad, Cherry (19251)

I purchased  Rolodex 23390 Wood Tones Desk Pad  and liked its appearance so much I bought this cherry style for another desk. Both wood trims are very attractive, but there are shortcomings. The felt backing is not glued down very well on either blotter. I almost pulled the entire backing off the mahogany one when switching it out with the new cherry finished desk pad. It was easy enough to stick back on but the new cherry desk pad's felt backing is equally as flimsy and already peels away from the blotter in places. The felt backing may also leave desk marks if left in place for extended periods. Not only did the felt rip away from the blotter when making the exchange, but it also left fuzz stuck to the desk.Another shortcoming is price. A few years ago, my first purchase cost about $25. I was flabbergasted to see current Rolodex prices for wood-trimmed desk pads. This cherry was marked down on Amazon to $25, so I bought it. In all honesty, neither desk pad is worth much more than that. Perhaps the reason this cherry one was discounted is because the blotter is slightly warped. It doesn't lay entirely flat on the desk. I'm disappointed about that, but hope time and heavy objects laying on top of it will help diminish the warp.The black blotter on the cherry desk pad is a bit harder and thinner than the mahogany wood one, which sits underneath an all-in-one desk top here. I use this harder surfaced cherry desk pad for writing purposes, and it works well for that.If you can find these at a reasonable price, they're attractive and for the most part, functional.

Surface was harder than expected. Was looking for a softer surface. Size is good, and top pencil / pen holder is fine. Wood Grain is as represented.

Works fine, but the felt underlining came off within a day or two. I glued it down and it seems to be holding, but for $30 I expect better. The wood top is a convenient place to keep a pen or two.

This product came damaged and it faux leather was terrible. I am glad I returned it. Shame, I did like the top wood trim, but the execution of the design has much to be desired.

It came on time and as described