MD PRODUCT A4 Variant Clear Cover
MD PRODUCT A4 Variant Clear Cover provides a fitted protective layer for the largest regular MD notebook format while leaving its restrained appearance visible. Flexible transparent PVC helps shield the outer paper and glassine wrapper from scuffs, dust and minor splashes during study, project work, drawing or travel.
It is designed for people who use the generous A4 Variant page regularly and want practical protection without replacing the notebook’s original look.
Made for A4 Variant proportions
A4 Variant should not be confused with standard ISO A4. It retains the 210 mm width but measures 275 mm high instead of the standard 297 mm. A generic A4 sleeve may therefore fit poorly. This dedicated clear jacket follows the shape of the MD Notebook A4 Variant and avoids unnecessary material around the edges.
Because the PVC is transparent, the cover design, handwritten title or artwork beneath it remains visible. The notebook’s glassine wrapper can also stay in place. Its soft translucent layer reduces the clinical appearance of bare vinyl and preserves the simple combination of paper textures associated with the MD range.
Built-in pen holder
An integrated side loop accepts writing instruments up to approximately 10 mm in diameter. It keeps a pen close to the notebook for meetings, lessons, planning sessions and sketching. This is the kind of compact functional detail valued within Inktraveler’s selection criteria: it makes the notebook easier to use without adding a separate case or covering the writing surface.
Compatibility and fitting
The cover is intended for the MD Notebook A4 Variant and MD Notebook Diary Thin A4 Variant. Compatibility with other brands is not guaranteed, even when their products are labelled A4, because cover dimensions and spine thickness can differ. Fit the notebook by sliding both covers gently into the inner flaps and avoid pulling sharply around the spine.
Browse our Japanese paper notebooks for compatible writing formats, or explore the wider MIDORI collection for related covers and accessories.
Package contents and specifications
The package contains one transparent PVC cover for the MD A4 Variant format with an integrated pen holder.
Package dimensions are 282 × 230 × 4 mm, and the open cover measures 282 × 435 mm.
The weight is approximately 102 g.
A notebook, pen and other accessories are not included. The cover is made in Japan and can be wiped gently with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners that may mark the clear surface. It offers everyday surface protection but is not watertight. (Product photographs are for reference; the notebook and writing instruments shown are not included, and appearance may vary slightly.)
Frequently asked questions
Will it fit a standard A4 notebook? Not necessarily. It is cut for the shorter MD A4 Variant proportions rather than conventional ISO A4.
Does the package include a notebook? No. It contains the clear PVC cover and its integrated pen holder only.
A cover shaped by the MD approach
MD PAPER grew from writing paper developed by MIDORI in the 1960s. The MD Notebook followed in 2008 with a focus on paper feel, writing comfort and the removal of unnecessary decoration. Its covers were created with the same restraint: each material protects the notebook while allowing its proportions and character to remain recognisable.
MD PAPER PRODUCTS became the independent MD PRODUCT brand in 2026. The current successor retains the purpose of this original version—a clear protective layer that stays visually quiet so the large pages, working notes and developing ideas remain central.
“When protection stays in the background, the page has more room to lead.”
