Midori MD A5 Clear Cover

Midori MD A5 Clear Cover

Midori MD A5 Clear Cover adds practical everyday protection while keeping the understated appearance of an MD notebook fully visible. The flexible PVC sleeve guards the outside against marks, dirt and minor splashes without covering the glassine wrapper, artwork or personal details added to the front.

It is ideal for writers, students and journal users who carry an MD A5 regularly and want a lightweight protective layer with a built-in place for a pen.

Clear protection without visual weight

This transparent cover acts as a protective sleeve and clear outer jacket in one simple piece. Its see-through finish preserves the notebook’s original character instead of replacing it with a new colour or texture. Leaving the glassine paper in place beneath the PVC softens the look of the vinyl and maintains the familiar layered appearance of the MD range.

The material is useful on a desk, during a commute or inside a work bag, where exposed paper covers can pick up scuffs and dust. It provides sensible surface protection while allowing the notebook to open and handle naturally. The cover is not waterproof and should not be treated as a sealed case, but it helps with the small risks of normal daily use.

Integrated pen holder

A pen loop is built into the right-hand side of the cover and has an internal diameter of approximately 10 mm. Keeping a favourite writing tool next to the notebook makes quick notes easier and reduces the chance of leaving a pen behind. Inktraveler’s selection criteria value details like this because the added function remains compact and does not distract from the notebook itself.

Which MD A5 notebooks does it fit?

The cover is designed for the MD Notebook A5, MD Notebook Cotton A5, MD Notebook Thick A5, MD Notebook Diary A5 and MD Notebook Diary Thin A5. It does not fit the deeper MD Notebook 1 Day 1 Page A5 or MD Notebook Diary 1 Day 1 Page A5, which require their own dedicated cover.

Browse our Japanese paper notebooks to choose a compatible insert, or explore the wider MIDORI collection for other formats and writing accessories.

Package contents and specifications

The package contains one clear A5 notebook cover made from transparent PVC, with an integrated pen holder, supplied in a polypropylene bag. A notebook and writing instrument are not included. The packaged dimensions are 216 × 165 × 4 mm, while the open cover measures 216 × 315 mm. The stated weight is 58 g, and the cover is made in Japan.

To fit it, slide the front and back notebook covers gently into the inner flaps. The original glassine paper can remain underneath if you want to preserve its texture and appearance. Avoid pulling sharply around the spine, particularly when fitting a thicker compatible notebook. (Product photographs are for reference; the notebook, pen and other accessories shown are not included, and appearance may vary slightly.)

Frequently asked questions

Is the notebook included? No. This product contains the transparent PVC cover with its integrated pen holder only.

Will it fit every A5 notebook? It is shaped for the compatible MD A5 range. Fit is not guaranteed for notebooks from other brands or products with a different spine depth.

Is it waterproof? It helps shield the outside from minor splashes and surface dirt, but it is not watertight and does not make the paper waterproof.

Customer reviews

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From MIDORI to MD PRODUCT

MIDORI began producing writing paper, notebooks and sketchbooks in 1950. The paper developed by the company during the 1960s became the foundation of MD PAPER PRODUCTS, a range shaped around the physical experience of handwriting and a restrained approach to materials and decoration.

In 2026, MD PAPER PRODUCTS separated from MIDORI and became MD PRODUCT. The brand continues to remove unnecessary elements so that paper, writing and personal expression remain central. This clear cover follows the same logic: it performs a useful protective role, stays visually quiet and allows the notebook underneath to retain its identity.

“A quiet layer of protection leaves more room for the pages and ideas that matter.”