SAKAE TP Tomoe River FP Hardcover Notebook A5 Plain 368 Pages
The SAKAE TP Tomoe River FP Hardcover Notebook A5 Plain 368 Pages combines generous writing capacity with a compact, manageable format. Its ultra-light Japanese paper, completely unruled pages and thread-sewn binding provide a flexible space for everyday writing as well as journals and creative projects intended to be kept for years.
Ideal for journal writers, calligraphers, artists, fountain pen users and anyone who enjoys recording and comparing different ink and nib combinations.
Plain pages for unrestricted writing and creativity
With 368 pages, this notebook offers ample room for a long-form journal, study notes, an ink archive or several related projects in one volume. Its A5 format provides a comfortable writing area while remaining easier to handle and carry than a larger desktop notebook.
The completely plain interior leaves the entire page available without a printed ruling defining the layout. Writing, headings, calligraphy, sketches, diagrams and ink samples can therefore be combined freely. Writers who prefer temporary guidance can place a lined or grid template beneath the thin paper and remove it whenever they want the clean appearance of an unruled page.
52gsm Tomoe River FP paper
The notebook contains white 52gsm Tomoe River FP paper manufactured in Japan by Sanzen Paper Manufacturing. The FP designation refers to its fountain pen focus and identifies a range created to reveal the behaviour and character of writing inks. Its smooth surface allows users to observe ink colour, shading and the surface sheen produced by certain formulations.
Because this paper is exceptionally thin, writing may remain visible from the reverse. This show-through, often called ghosting, does not necessarily mean that ink has penetrated the sheet. Bleed-through occurs only when ink passes through and marks the opposite face. At Inktraveler, we find this distinction particularly useful when assessing a paper test, as both effects can vary according to the ink, nib width and flow, drying time and repeated strokes over the same area.
Hardcover construction and thread-sewn binding
The thread-sewn binding supports comfortable opening and makes the writing area close to the spine easier to use. A rigid cover provides stability and protection for a notebook designed to hold extensive writing. The Tomoe River FP symbol and paper paper mark are stamped on the cover, while the included transparent protector helps preserve its exterior during regular use and transport.
Package contents
The package contains one SAKAE TP Tomoe River FP A5 hardcover notebook with 368 white, completely plain pages and a transparent protective cover. Made in Japan. (Photographs are for reference; colour and minor visual details may vary slightly according to the screen or production batch.)
Technical specifications
Brand: SAKAE TP
Range: Tomoe River FP
Format: A5
Paper: white Tomoe River FP manufactured by Sanzen
Paper weight: 52gsm
Page count: 368 pages
Ruling: plain
Binding: thread-sewn
Cover: hardcover with transparent protector included
Product reference: SR-A5MBW
JAN and EAN-13: 4909171853506
Country of origin: Japan
History and philosophy of SAKAE Technical Paper
SAKAE Technical Paper is a Japanese company involved in the planning, manufacture, conversion and sale of paper and stationery products. The present company was established in 2016, continuing a paper-goods tradition connected with the Tochiman name since 1960. Through its paper paper brand, SAKAE explores paper as both a practical material and an expressive medium for writing, drawing and creative work.
Tomoe River paper was originally manufactured by Tomoegawa. In 2021, the company announced the transfer of the relevant sales agreements, trademark rights and inventory to Sanzen Paper Manufacturing, ensuring continued production and distribution. Introduced by SAKAE in June 2023, this current notebook uses Sanzen-made Tomoe River paper while preserving the thin profile and fountain-pen-oriented writing experience associated with the FP range.
“An unruled page gives every word, every ink and every idea the freedom to find its own place.”
