MD PRODUCT A5 Lined Notebook
The MD PRODUCT A5 Lined Notebook provides 176 cream MD PAPER pages with a comfortable 7 mm ruling. Its A5 format offers generous writing space without becoming difficult to carry, making it a practical choice for journaling, study notes, project planning and everyday fountain pen writing.
Ruling designed for flexible organisation
A subtly stronger line runs through the centre of the layout. It can divide each page into two sections or turn a two-page spread into four distinct working areas. This makes it easy to separate dates from notes, organise language study, structure projects or combine short lists with longer passages.
The 7 mm spacing suits medium-sized handwriting and leaves enough room between lines for clear, readable pages. The warm cream tone creates a gentle contrast with black, blue-black and coloured inks, remaining comfortable to look at during longer writing sessions.
Thread-sewn binding that opens flat
The notebook uses a durable thread-sewn binding that opens completely flat at 180 degrees. Pages remain comfortably extended on the desk, allowing you to write close to the centre fold and make full use of the paper from the opening page to the final sheet.
Instead of hiding the construction beneath a conventional hard cover, the minimalist design leaves the binding cloth visible along the spine. A glassine paper wrapper protects the notebook from dirt while recalling the understated jackets of vintage paperbacks. It can remain in place or be removed according to personal preference.
Cream MD PAPER for fountain pens
MD PAPER is developed around the relationship between ink, writing instrument and surface. The paper balances smooth movement with a controlled degree of feedback, allowing the writer to feel the nib without disrupting its flow. It also works comfortably with rollerballs, ballpoint pens, pencils and mechanical pencils.
Cream MD PAPER joined the range in 2006. Its warm shade is gentle on the eyes and avoids the stronger contrast of bright white paper. The paper is made with hardwood pulp, which can produce a softer texture than the firmer fibres obtained from coniferous trees.
Manufacturing requires close control of water purity, pulp refining and colour consistency. Within Inktraveler’s selection, this notebook is especially appealing for the balance it creates between an easy pen glide and the subtle tactile response that makes handwriting feel deliberate and satisfying.
Package contents
Included: one MD PRODUCT A5 lined notebook with 176 pages, a ribbon bookmark, customisable index stickers and a protective glassine paper wrapper.
(Photographs are for guidance, and minor variations may occur in the product received).
Compatible covers
For additional protection, pair it with the A5 goat leather cover for MD Notebook or the A5 paper cover for MD Notebook. Both are designed around the notebook’s distinctive dimensions and allow you to personalise its appearance and handling.
Product specifications
Format: A5.
Dimensions: 210 × 148 × 10 mm.
Layout: horizontal ruling.
Line spacing: 7 mm.
Number of pages: 176.
Paper: cream MD PAPER.
Paper weight: 80 g/m².
Binding: thread sewn.
Opening: flat at 180 degrees.
Outer protection: glassine paper wrapper.
Included accessories: ribbon bookmark and index stickers.
Approximate weight: 258 g.
Country of origin: Japan.
Frequently asked questions
Is it suitable for fountain pens? Yes. MD PAPER is designed to receive fountain pen ink with good resistance to feathering, bleeding and show-through. Drying time will vary according to the ink and nib width.
How wide is the ruling? The horizontal lines are spaced 7 mm apart, providing a comfortable layout for notes, journals and everyday handwriting.
What is the stronger centre line for? It lets you divide a page into two areas or a spread into four sections, helping organise notes, lists, schedules and study material.
Does the notebook stay open? Yes. Its thread-sewn construction allows it to lie flat at 180 degrees for comfortable writing across the entire page.
Does it include a reusable cover? No. It comes with a protective glassine wrapper. Reusable A5 paper, clear and leather covers are available separately.
Brand history and philosophy
MD PRODUCT began with the development of MD PAPER in the 1960s. Its production has continued to explore the balance between paper texture, movement of the writing instrument and the way ink settles on the page. Cream MD PAPER was introduced in 2006, offering a warm tone that is gentle on the eyes and particularly well suited to fountain pen writing.
The brand’s current philosophy centres on Yohaku: a precious pause for facing oneself, arranging thoughts and expressing an honest personal sensibility. By removing unnecessary decoration, the notebook allows the paper and the act of writing to remain at the centre of the experience.
“Each line creates a quiet space where words can find their natural order.”
Maravilloso
Nunca había oido hablar de estos cuadernos. Pero al retomar mi gusto por las plumas, me encontré con esta recomendación de papel. Aun no lo he probado, pero no puedo estar más satisfecha con la estética del cuaderno y el tacto del papel. Me ha encantado tambien el mimo con el que se ha hecho el envío, tan personal. Volveré a acudir a vosotros.