Discover the perfect companion for your writing practice. This A5 Monokaki notebook delivers the refined, responsive writing experience fountain pen enthusiasts crave.

Named for those who commit words to paper (Monokaki means person who writes in Japanese), this Japanese notebook honours the writer's craft. Its distinctive vintage cover—crafted from flexible Echizen washi and illustrated by manga artist Ryo Takagi—signals quality before you even open it.

Its carefully engineered Kotobukiya paper resists feathering and bleeding while maintaining effortless ink flow. The lay-flat binding means your pen glides across every page without interruption, while the acid-free cream paper preserves your words for decades.

Whether you're journaling or drafting ideas, the 9mm ruling keeps your thoughts organised without constraint. Backed by 140+ years of Japanese papermaking mastery, this is a notebook built to honour what you write.

• Size: A5 - 210mm x 148mm 
• 9mm ruled paper (20 lines)
• Lay flat sewn binding
• 160 pages
• Kotobukiya paper
• Made in Japan

 

About Monokaki

Masuya Monokaki notebooks are premium, fountain-pen friendly Japanese stationery crafted by Masuya Paper Company since 1882. Designed for writers, they feature high-quality, acid-free, cream-coloured paper prized for its smooth texture and excellent ink flow. Each notebook showcases a flexible Echizen Washi cover with artwork by manga artist Ryo Takagi, complemented by a taped spine and lay-flat binding for effortless writing.

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