MD PRODUCT A5 Cream Paper Cover
The MD PRODUCT A5 Cream Paper Cover adds lightweight protection to a compatible MD Notebook while preserving the flexible, paper-focused character of the original design. Made from durable Cordoba paper, it shields the notebook from everyday rubbing and minor creasing without adding the weight or firm structure of a traditional hardcover.
It is ideal for writers, students, journal keepers and travellers who want to carry an A5 notebook more confidently while keeping it slim and easy to open. The warm cream colour also pairs naturally with MD PAPER and the quiet, uncluttered appearance of the MD PRODUCT collection.
Everyday protection without hardcover bulk
To fit the cover, simply slide the notebook’s front and back covers into the inner sleeves. The flexible construction follows the movement of the notebook and allows it to open naturally on a desk. Unlike the Paper Hard version, it does not contain a rigid inner board, so the finished notebook remains light and comfortable to hold.
This makes the cover a practical choice for daily notes, study, journalling and travel. It protects the outside of the notebook while allowing the binding and pages to behave as intended, keeping the focus on the writing experience rather than on added fittings or unnecessary decoration.
Cordoba paper and the beauty of wear
Cordoba paper was developed to reproduce the soft, supple and slightly velvety feel associated with leather. This cover is not made from leather, but its natural texture and warmth give it a distinctive tactile quality. Using paper for both the notebook and its protective sleeve also maintains the material consistency at the heart of MD PRODUCT.
Handling and regular transport may create wrinkles, folds, surface marks and subtle tonal changes. These signs do not necessarily indicate damage. They form part of the way Cordoba paper develops character, making each cover look increasingly individual. The paper can even be gently crumpled on purpose to create a more pronounced texture and a deliberately aged appearance.
Despite weighing very little, Cordoba paper is durable, difficult to tear and suitable for repeated use. In this flexible version, the paper itself forms the complete cover rather than wrapping a firm internal structure. At Inktraveler, the way this material records everyday handling is part of its appeal: the cover remains simple while gradually acquiring a history of its own.
Compatible MD Notebook A5 formats
This cover is made for the standard A5 format and fits MD Notebook A5, MD Notebook Cotton A5, MD Notebook Thick A5, MD Notebook Diary A5 and MD Notebook Diary Thin A5. The notebook is sold separately.
Pair it with the MD PRODUCT A5 Blank Notebook for unrestricted writing and drawing, or choose the MD PRODUCT A5 Grid Notebook when you want a discreet structure for notes, diagrams and planning.
This reference is intended for conventional A5 notebooks. MD Notebook A5 Square and MD Notebook 1 Day 1 Page A5 have different proportions or thicknesses and require their own dedicated covers.
Product details
Material: Cordoba paper.
Colour: natural cream.
Format: A5.
Open size: H220 × W310 mm.
Weight: approximately 32 g.
Cover type: lightweight and flexible, with no rigid inner structure.
Country of origin: Japan.
Package contents
The package contains one flexible MD PRODUCT A5 cover made from cream Cordoba paper. The notebook and any accessories shown in the images are not included. (Product photographs are for guidance; slight variations in colour, texture or finish may occur in the item supplied).
Frequently asked questions
Does the cover include a notebook? No. It is supplied separately so you can combine it with the compatible MD Notebook A5 that best suits your writing style.
Is this a rigid cover? No. This is the flexible and lightweight Paper version. The separate Paper Hard model contains a firm inner structure and is considerably heavier.
Do wrinkles mean the Cordoba paper is damaged? Light folds, surface marks and changes caused by handling are characteristic of the material. They allow the cover to develop a more personal appearance over time.
The story and philosophy of MD PRODUCT
MD PAPER began in the 1960s with the development of paper centred on the pleasure of writing. That same attention to materials led MD PRODUCT to choose Cordoba paper for a protective cover that remains warm and tactile without concealing the notebook beneath unnecessary weight or structure.
The brand describes Yohaku as valuable time to pause, arrange thoughts and express an honest point of view. Its products remove distractions so that paper, hand and writing tool can take the leading role. This cream paper cover follows that approach by offering protection in the simplest possible form.
“A light cover protects the pages without coming between the hand, the notebook and the idea.”
De papel pero no es frágil.
No tenía claro si comprar esta cubierta, o la de piel de cabra. <br /> Me he decido por la más económica y creo que he acertado. <br /> No parece de papel. Tiene buen tacto, y hace su función perfectamente.