MIDORI A5 Color Dot Grid Blue Notebook

MIDORI A5 Color Dot Grid Blue Notebook

The MIDORI A5 Color Dot Grid Blue Notebook pairs a muted blue cover with 56 matching blue pages and a subtle 5 mm dot grid. Its slim, flexible construction provides enough guidance for organised notes without making the page feel rigid. It is a practical notebook for planning, journaling, sketching and everyday ideas that benefit from a distinctive coloured background.

This notebook is ideal for students, bullet journal users and anyone who prefers to keep individual projects in separate lightweight booklets. The A5 page offers comfortable working space, while the 3 mm profile slips easily into a folder, document case, bag or backpack without adding the weight of a conventional high-capacity notebook.

Blue pages for creative colour combinations

The inner paper is coloured to coordinate with the cover, making the page an active part of the composition. Dark writing remains easy to read, while other ink and pencil colours can take on a different character than they would on white or cream paper. This makes the notebook useful for colour experiments, themed journals and visually consistent project notes.

The paper can be used with ballpoints, rollerballs, pencils, mechanical pencils, markers and fountain pens. Performance and contrast will vary according to the ink, nib width and amount of liquid applied. Testing pale or lightly saturated colours first is recommended, as some tones will appear more subtle against the blue background.

Within Inktraveler’s notebook selection, the Color Dot Grid series offers an accessible way to explore the relationship between paper and ink colour. The Blue version can also serve as a travel journal, reading log, study notebook, project booklet or visual diary in which handwriting and page colour become part of the same design.

A subtle 5 mm dot grid

Dots spaced at 5 mm intervals provide a flexible reference for keeping handwriting aligned, dividing a page, creating tables, drawing diagrams or building customised calendars. Because the dots do not form continuous lines, they support organisation without visually overwhelming written content, sketches or decorative elements.

The grid also makes it easier to position photographs, stickers and paper pieces neatly. Use it to create bullet journal layouts, trackers, project plans, memory pages or structured study notes. Rather than imposing a fixed template, the dot pattern gives each user the freedom to decide how much structure every page requires.

Lightweight saddle-stitched construction

The 56 pages are held together with a saddle-stitched binding that keeps the notebook thin and flexible. This construction makes it convenient for short-term projects or separate subjects, particularly when carrying several notebooks is more useful than placing every topic inside one thick volume.

Rounded corners help protect the edges when the notebook is placed directly inside a bag. The muted blue paper cover includes a restrained foil-stamped detail, adding a small visual accent without disrupting the understated design. Its balance of colour, portability and simplicity makes it suitable for both study and professional environments.

How it differs from an MD Notebook

This Color Notebook contains 56 blue pages, uses saddle stitching and measures only 3 mm thick. For 176 cream MD PAPER pages, thread-sewn binding and a completely flat opening, consider the MD PRODUCT A5 Dot Grid Notebook. Both provide a 5 mm dot grid, but they are designed for different project lengths and writing preferences.

The same lightweight format is also available in other coordinated colours. The MIDORI A5 Color Dot Grid White Notebook provides a more neutral paper background while retaining the same portable structure and understated dot grid.

Package contents

The package contains one MIDORI A5 Color Dot Grid Blue Notebook with 56 blue pages. Writing instruments, photographs, stickers and any other accessories shown to demonstrate possible uses are not included. (Photographs are for guidance, and minor colour variations may occur in the product received).

Product specifications

Brand: MIDORI.

Range: Color Notebook.

Format: A5.

Dimensions: 210 × 148 × 3 mm.

Cover colour: muted blue.

Paper colour: blue.

Layout: 5 mm dot grid.

Number of pages: 56.

Binding: saddle stitched.

Cover: paper with a foil-stamped detail.

Corners: rounded.

Item code and MPN: 15275006.

JAN and EAN-13: 4902805152754.

Country of origin: Japan.

Frequently asked questions

Are the inner pages blue? Yes. The paper is coloured to coordinate with the cover and encourage different combinations of paper and writing colours.

How far apart are the dots? The dots are spaced at 5 mm intervals, providing a practical guide for aligned writing and customised page layouts.

Can it be used as a bullet journal? Yes. The dot grid supports calendars, trackers, lists and weekly layouts. Its 56-page capacity is particularly suitable for short or themed journals.

Is this an MD Notebook? No. It belongs to MIDORI’s Color Notebook range. It has blue paper, a slim saddle-stitched construction and a different design from notebooks made with MD PAPER.

MIDORI history and design philosophy

MIDORI began in Japan in 1950 as a manufacturer of writing paper and envelopes. Its name means green in Japanese and reflects a longstanding sensitivity to nature, thoughtful materials and functional design. The brand has since developed notebooks, diaries and creative tools intended to bring small moments of enjoyment and invention to everyday life.

The Color Notebook range applies that philosophy through coordinated paper and cover colours. Muted shades, discreet foil stamping and a slim portable format allow colour to enrich the writing experience without becoming distracting. Each page remains practical and adaptable while offering a visual character of its own.

“When the page carries its own colour, every written idea begins with a different atmosphere.”