Midori Grain B6 Ring Notebook

Midori Grain B6 Ring Notebook

The Midori Grain B6 Ring Notebook brings together a Spanish-made leather fiber cover and Midori’s renowned Japanese MD PAPER. Its 200 pages provide two different writing surfaces, while the compact B6 format offers plenty of room for planning, fountain pen writing and drawing. Available in Black, Dark Brown, Red and Green, it is ideal for anyone looking for a versatile, durable notebook with a distinctive material story.

Where Spanish craftsmanship meets Japanese design

Grain originated within The World Meister’s Products, a Midori project created to combine materials and specialist skills from different countries with Japanese design and manufacturing. The cover material is carefully produced at a tannery in the Valencia region of Spain, while the finished notebook is designed and made in Japan. Its warm surface is paired with a brass-toned double-ring binding, an elastic closure and Japanese paper developed for everyday writing.

The meaning behind Grain

The Grain name comes from the Spanish material used for the cover. Midori defines it as bonded leather fiber, made by pulverizing cowhide remnants and forming them into new sheets. This process makes use of animal material that might otherwise be discarded while retaining the characteristic color, texture and scent of leather. The material has been produced in this way since 1878 and reflects many generations of technical refinement and skilled manufacturing.

Two types of MD PAPER in one notebook

The notebook contains 200 pages of Japanese MD PAPER: 100 white pages with 6 mm ruled lines and 100 blank cream pages. The ruled section follows the layout of Midori’s long-running Diamond Memo. Heavier lines divide each page into four useful areas for schedules, task lists, study notes or personal records. The ruling extends to the edge of the paper, making this section immediately distinguishable from the blank cream pages.

The unruled pages provide an open surface for sketches, illustrations, diagrams, ink samples or unrestricted writing. Together, the two paper styles allow structured notes and visual ideas to be kept in the same notebook without having to choose between a ruled or completely blank format.

Designed for comfortable everyday use

The double-ring binding allows the pages to turn smoothly and helps the notebook remain open on a desk. An elastic band attached to the back cover keeps the pages protected inside a bag or backpack. Midori also incorporates a firm writing support into the final page so that the elastic fastener and its fittings do not interfere with writing near the back of the notebook.

These practical details make the Grain B6 suitable for daily planning, work notes, study, journaling, fountain pen ink testing and drawing. Its dimensions provide more writing space than a pocket memo while remaining compact enough to carry throughout the day.

Four cover colors

• Black: understated and versatile for professional or academic use.
• Dark Brown: a traditional shade that emphasizes the warmth of the leather fiber.
• Red: expressive and easy to identify among other notebooks.
• Green: calm and distinctive for everyday writing and journaling.

All four versions share the same dimensions, paper, page count, binding and elastic closure. Only the cover color changes, allowing you to select your preferred version before adding the notebook to the cart.

A logo connected to the 1780 Don Quixote

The Grain logo features a motif inspired by Spanish bullfighting and a recreation of a historic Spanish typeface. Its letterforms refer to the type used in the 1780 edition of Don Quixote, prepared by the Royal Spanish Academy and printed by Joaquín Ibarra. This subtle detail connects Spanish printing history, Japanese paper and the personal act of writing.

Package contents and technical specifications

• One Midori Grain B6 Ring Notebook in the selected color.
• Flexible bonded leather fiber cover made in Spain.
• Available colors: Black, Dark Brown, Red and Green.
• 200 pages of Japanese MD PAPER.
• 100 white pages with 6 mm ruled lines.
• 100 blank cream pages.
• Brass-toned double metal ring binding.
• Elastic closure attached to the back cover.
• Firm writing support integrated into the final page.
• Dimensions: 171 × 138 × 18 mm.
• Designed and made in Japan.

(Images are for reference only; the color and surface texture of the cover may vary slightly from the original product.)

Midori history and philosophy

MIDORI was founded in Japan in 1950 as a manufacturer of writing paper and envelopes. Since then, the brand has developed notebooks, diaries and stationery tools that combine thoughtful design with practical functionality, bringing creativity and enjoyment to small moments in everyday life.

“Two materials, two countries and one notebook ready to give shape to your ideas.”