SAKAE TP Tomoe River FP Notebook A5 White 5 mm Dot Grid 64 Pages

SAKAE Tomoe River FP Light A5 White 5 mm Dot Grid Notebook

SAKAE Tomoe River FP Light A5 White 5 mm Dot Grid Notebook provides a 64-page notebook for fountain-pen writers, journal keepers, calligraphers and people who enjoy comparing inks on carefully made paper. Its A5 format offers a focused Japanese stationery tool for everyday writing, colour studies and longer personal projects without adding unnecessary decoration or complexity.

A layout that supports the task

The 5 mm dot grid printed in indigo gives notes and layouts a consistent structure while remaining discreet beneath handwritten lines and ink samples. The stated dimensions are approximately 148 × 210 × 3 mm. This makes the product useful for journals, planning, correspondence, portable notes, sample archives or creative work according to its construction.

The ruling uses the Sub dot system: lines, dots or grid marks are built from tiny microdots that leave small gaps. This design helps the printed guide interfere less with written strokes and reduces ink loss when writing crosses the ruling.

Paper chosen for ink performance

The current white 52 gsm Tomoe River FP paper is made by Sanzen in Japan. A special coating on both sides reduces the paper pores and creates a uniform surface. Its silky texture is remarkably smooth without feeling slippery, supporting precise pen control and crisp lines. It is designed to resist feathering and bleed through while showing ink shading and sheen. Because the paper is extremely thin, some show through may remain visible; final performance depends on the ink, nib, flow and pressure.

Construction for regular handling

Centre stitching keeps the notebook simple, light and easy to open. The kraft paper cover has a natural texture, and the coloured thread provides a useful visual cue between layouts. This version uses 5 mm dot grid printed in indigo and contains 64 pages for short projects or a compact secondary notebook.

Package contents

The package contains one A5 notebook with 64 pages of white paper and a 5 mm dot grid printed in indigo layout. Pens, inks and other pictured accessories are not included. Made in Japan. (Product photographs are illustrative; colour and small visual details may vary slightly with the screen or production batch.)

SAKAE Technical Paper and modern Japanese stationery

SAKAE Technical Paper is a Japanese writing-paper specialist. The current Tomoe River FP range uses paper made by Sanzen and continues the practical idea behind the series: a thin, smooth surface that keeps page counts manageable and allows the visual qualities of fountain-pen ink to remain part of the writing experience.

The product can serve as both a daily tool and a long-term reference. Testing several ink and nib combinations records how colour, line width and drying behaviour change, helping the user choose the most suitable setup for later writing or creative work.

Frequently asked questions about SAKAE Tomoe River FP Light A5 White 5 mm Dot Grid Notebook

How many pages does it contain and what ruling does it use?

It contains 64 pages of white 52 gsm Tomoe River FP paper in A5 format with a 5 mm dot grid layout.

How does the paper perform with fountain pens?

The special coating on both sides creates a uniform surface that feels very smooth without being slippery. It is designed to resist feathering and bleed through and to show shading and sheen, although results depend on the ink, nib and flow.

What does the Sub dot ruling mean?

The printed guide is built from microdots with small gaps. This helps the dots or grid interfere less with handwriting and reduces ink loss when a written stroke crosses the ruling.

Every sheet offers another way to understand a familiar ink and preserve the thought behind it.