A5 Kleid Flat Notes 2mm Grid Notebook
The A5 Kleid Flat Notes 2mm Grid Notebook combines a fully flat binding, a precise 2mm grid and high-quality writing paper produced in Japan. Its 50 sheets of OK Fools Paper open without a raised centre, creating a continuous A4 surface for writing, drawing and organising ideas. It is designed for anyone who values both paper performance and clear, functional design.
OK Fools Paper for a smooth writing experience
The pages are made from OK Fools Paper, a high-quality writing paper produced in Japan. Its smooth surface, balanced ink absorption and compatibility with fountain pens allow the nib to move comfortably while helping written lines retain a clean appearance.
The paper features the subtle linear texture of a laid finish together with a watermark that becomes visible when the sheet is held up to the light. These elements form part of the character of a paper specifically developed to provide a refined and comfortable writing experience.
Its name refers to foolscap, a historical paper format used in Britain and mentioned in nineteenth-century literature, including the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. OK Fools Paper brings that reference into a contemporary writing paper manufactured in Japan for everyday use.
A flexible light blue cover with added protection
The soft light blue cover keeps the notebook lightweight and flexible. Its exterior grid catches the light with a subtle shine, while the header label provides a practical place to identify the contents. An integrated clear plastic sleeve protects the cover from rubbing and everyday use without concealing its design.
A collaboration between Kleid and Nakamura Printing Office
This notebook was created through a collaboration between Kleid and Nakamura Printing Office, a Japanese company known for its distinctive flat-opening binding system. The construction allows the notebook to open to 180° without producing the raised centre or uneven surface commonly found in conventional bindings.
When fully opened, the two A5 pages form a continuous A4 writing area. This makes it easier to write across the centre, create large diagrams, prepare mind maps or develop layouts that require the full double-page spread.
Removable sheets that become a complete A4 page
Each double-page spread is formed from a single A4 sheet folded through the centre. Once removed from the notebook, it can be unfolded and stored as one complete sheet. This feature is useful for filing projects, scanning notes, presenting diagrams or sharing selected pages while preserving their original A4 format.
A 2mm grid that provides greater freedom
While many grid notebooks use a standard 5mm ruling, Kleid has made the 2mm grid one of its defining features. The smaller scale avoids the feeling that every letter must fit inside an individual square and provides a more flexible visual guide.
The grid offers precision when needed and becomes almost unnoticeable when writing freely. It works well for text, tables, calculations, technical notes, diagrams, illustrations, page layouts and planning. The result combines the openness of plain paper with the organisational benefits of a grid notebook.
Contents and presentation
Contents: one A5 grid notebook.
Number of sheets: 50 sheets, equivalent to 100 usable pages.
Presentation: flexible light blue cover with a subtly reflective grid, identification label and integrated clear plastic protective sleeve.
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Technical specifications
Format: portrait A5.
Dimensions: 210 mm high × 148 mm wide.
Ruling: 2mm grid.
Paper: OK Fools Paper.
Quantity: 50 sheets.
Cover: flexible light blue cover protected by an integrated clear plastic sleeve.
Binding: 180° flat-opening system developed by Nakamura Printing Office.
Open writing area: continuous A4 surface without a raised centre.
Made in: Japan.
Frequently asked questions
Does the notebook remain completely flat when opened?
Yes. Its binding opens to 180° and avoids the usual raised centre, allowing you to write comfortably across the entire double-page spread.
Why does it use a 2mm grid?
The 2mm ruling provides precision without forcing letters into large individual squares. It can guide text, diagrams and drawings while remaining subtle enough to feel close to plain paper.
Is the open spread equivalent to A4?
Yes. When the notebook is fully opened, the two A5 pages create a continuous surface equivalent to one A4 sheet.
Can the sheets be removed?
Yes. A double-page spread can be removed and unfolded into a complete A4 sheet, making it easier to file, scan or share.
Is the paper suitable for fountain pens?
Yes. OK Fools Paper provides a smooth writing feel, balanced ink absorption and particularly good compatibility with fountain pens.
What are the laid texture and watermark?
The laid finish is the paper’s delicate linear texture. The watermark is a design incorporated during manufacture that becomes visible when the sheet is viewed against the light.
Kleid, technical functionality and fashion-inspired design
Kleid is a Japanese stationery brand that explores the relationship between technical functionality and fashion-inspired design. Its name comes from the German word Kleid, meaning “clothing” or “dress”. The sound of the name and the visual balance of its letters express the brand’s intention to connect two creative fields that are usually considered separately: fashion and writing tools.
The 2mm grid represents Kleid’s search for both precision and freedom, while collaborations with manufacturers and creators from different disciplines extend the possibilities of each product. In this notebook, Nakamura Printing Office’s binding technology meets Kleid’s paper selection and visual language to reconsider how a conventional notebook can be used.
The symbol within the Kleid logo depicts a pen tip moving beyond the edge of the paper, expressing the idea of exceeding established boundaries. Its shape also recalls the letter “K” in Kleid. Through this approach, the brand creates stationery that provides structure without hiding the individuality of the person using it.
“An almost invisible grid, a surface without boundaries and all the space an idea needs to take shape.”
