SAKAE TP iroful Notebook A5 Plain White 96 Pages
The SAKAE TP iroful Notebook A5 Plain White 96 Pages is designed to display ink color and tonal variation on an unruled surface. It combines white 75 gsm iroful paper, a portable A5 format and thread-sewn binding. Its plain pages are suitable for journaling, calligraphy, drawing and ink swatches made with fountain pens, glass pens and other writing instruments.
Made to Reveal Ink Color
iroful paper was developed to present ink color, changes in intensity and individual lines clearly. Its soft writing surface makes it possible to observe how the same ink behaves with different nibs, flow rates and writing tools. It can also be used with glass pens and several types of calligraphy pen.
Plain Pages for Flexible Writing
All 96 pages are plain, with no lines, dots or grid. This unrestricted layout makes it easy to combine text, illustrations, calligraphy, diagrams and fountain pen ink swatches without a printed ruling affecting the composition. The white paper provides a neutral background for observing color and allows the notebook to adapt to different creative or writing projects.
Thread-Sewn Binding in a Portable A5 Format
The thread-sewn binding gives the notebook a consistent structure and allows it to open comfortably, making the area close to the spine easier to use. Its softcover construction keeps it light and easy to handle, while its 148 × 210 mm dimensions provide a practical balance between writing space and portability.
Contents and Presentation
The product contains one SAKAE TP iroful A5 notebook with 96 plain white pages. Photographs are for reference; paper tone and minor visual details may vary slightly depending on the screen or production batch.
Technical Specifications
Brand: SAKAE TP.
Range: iroful.
Product type: softcover notebook.
Format: A5.
Dimensions: 148 × 210 mm.
Paper: white iroful paper.
Paper weight: 75 gsm.
Ruling: plain, with no printed ruling.
Page count: 96 pages, equivalent to 48 sheets.
Binding: thread-sewn.
Cover: softcover.
Product reference: PI-A5NB-MW.
JAN and EAN-13: 4909171812503.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this notebook suitable for fountain pens?
Yes. iroful paper is designed to display fountain pen ink color, tonal variation and special ink effects clearly. It can also be used with glass pens and calligraphy tools.
What do “plain” and “white” mean?
Plain means that the pages have no lines, dots or grid. White refers to the color of the interior paper.
How many pages does it contain and what ruling does it use?
It contains 96 pages, equivalent to 48 sheets, of white 75 gsm iroful paper in A5 format. The interior is completely plain.
How is iroful paper different from Tomoe River FP?
iroful uses 75 gsm paper, has a slightly more cushioned feel and provides greater opacity. It is designed to reveal vivid colors and, when present in the ink, effects such as shading, sheen and shimmer while maintaining defined lines. Tomoe River FP is thinner and lighter, offering a different writing experience and allowing more pages to fit into a slimmer volume.
SAKAE TP and the Philosophy Behind iroful
iroful belongs to the paper paper range by SAKAE Technical Paper. “Iro” is the Japanese word for “color”, and the name plays on the idea of “colorful” to express the delicate shades and brilliance of fountain pen inks. The range explores how a writing surface can make the individual character of each color more visible.
SAKAE Technical Paper introduced iroful in 2021 as part of a project created to explore the expressive possibilities of paper and encourage the enjoyment of handwriting and drawing. The notebook format brings this philosophy to a portable and organized surface for preserving writing, drawings, calligraphy exercises and ink tests.
“A plain page allows every ink to find its own form.”
