MD PRODUCT Pad A5 Cotton Blank
The MD PRODUCT Pad A5 Cotton Blank combines the freedom of a completely blank page with the distinctive feel of MD Paper Cotton. Its 90 sheets contain 20% cotton pulp, whose long fibres contribute to pleasant ink absorption and a smooth writing experience. Its original construction, with two sides glued in an L shape and a thick backing, provides the stability needed for comfortable writing or drawing, whether at a desk or holding the pad in one hand.
MD Paper Cotton with 20% cotton pulp
The defining feature of this pad is MD Paper Cotton, made with 20% cotton pulp. The long cotton fibres give the paper a soft texture and contribute to balanced ink absorption while retaining the writing qualities associated with papers developed by MD PRODUCT.
The result is a surface that feels pleasant to the touch and is particularly appealing for anyone who enjoys the interaction between fountain pen nib, ink and paper. The sheet receives ink in a controlled manner, allowing you to appreciate both the movement of the writing instrument and the final appearance of the written lines.
A blank page for writing and drawing freely
The sheets are completely blank, with no lines, grids or dots. The entire surface is available for writing, drawing, sketching, combining text and illustration, creating mind maps or developing ideas without a predetermined ruling restricting the composition.
This freedom is particularly useful in a pad designed for both writing and drawing. Each page can be used differently: for a note, a quick sketch, a journal entry, a calligraphy composition or simply as a space to capture an idea as soon as it appears.
Particularly enjoyable with fountain pens
MD Paper Cotton is developed to perform well with ink and can be used with the full range of fountain pens. The paper is designed to reduce bleeding and show-through while maintaining balanced ink absorption and a comfortable writing surface.
These qualities make the pages suitable for preserving notes, thoughts, drawings and ideas while allowing the paper itself to become part of the writing experience. It can also be used with pencils, mechanical pencils, ballpoint pens and other writing and drawing instruments, taking advantage of the distinctive feel provided by the cotton fibres.
L-shaped glued binding for greater firmness and stability
One of the most distinctive features of the MD PRODUCT Pad is its original binding with two sides glued in an L shape. Rather than securing the sheets along only one edge, two sides remain fixed, creating a firmer and more stable surface for writing or drawing.
This construction is combined with a thick backing that provides the firmness needed to use the pad in different situations. It can be placed on a desk or held in one hand while keeping the sheets securely in position, making it easier to take notes, record ideas or sketch even when a conventional writing surface is not available.
Freedom to write in portrait or landscape orientation
Because the sheets are securely fixed along two sides and there is no ruling to determine their orientation, the pad can be used freely in either portrait or landscape orientation. Simply turn it according to the composition, drawing or type of writing you want to develop.
The combination of blank paper and a stable construction makes it easy to move from a page of writing to a landscape drawing, diagram, mind map or sketch without the orientation of the pad restricting your work. Each sheet can adapt to the content rather than forcing the content to follow a predetermined structure.
A cut corner to help control orientation
One corner features the characteristic cut of the MD PRODUCT Pad. On completely blank sheets, where there are no lines or grids to make the orientation immediately apparent, this detail provides a visual and tactile reference for identifying the position of the paper when writing or drawing.
The cut corner also creates an easily accessible point from which to lift the sheet. It is a simple and functional solution: the paper remains stable thanks to the L-shaped glued binding, while its orientation is easy to recognise and the sheets remain convenient to handle during use.
A5 format for taking your ideas with you
The pad measures 210 × 148 mm, corresponding to the A5 format, with a thickness of 10 mm. This size offers a particularly practical balance between writing space and portability, providing enough room for writing and drawing while remaining convenient to carry.
At Inktraveler, we particularly appreciate the combination of the A5 format with MD Paper Cotton: a manageable pad that allows you to enjoy the distinctive feel of cotton paper both at a desk and when writing or drawing away from it.
MD Paper Cotton for preserving words and ideas
Paper becomes part of what we write on it. Its texture, the way it receives ink and the feeling of the nib against the surface can turn an everyday note into a more deliberate writing experience. MD Paper Cotton is designed to add this dimension through the inclusion of cotton fibres and its carefully considered ink performance.
In this completely blank version, these qualities are combined with an unrestricted page that leaves room for thoughts, memories, drawings and ideas to be recorded in whatever way feels most natural.
Package contents
The package contains one MD PRODUCT Pad A5 Cotton Blank with 90 completely blank sheets of MD Paper Cotton, without lines, grids or dots. Fountain pens and other accessories shown in the images are sold separately. (Photographs are for reference only and slight variations in colour or finish may occur compared with the actual product).
Technical specifications
Product type: blank paper pad.
Format: A5.
Dimensions: 210 mm high × 148 mm wide × 10 mm thick.
Number of sheets: 90.
Ruling: blank, without lines, grid or dots.
Paper: MD Paper Cotton.
Composition: contains 20% cotton pulp.
Binding: two sides glued in an L shape.
Backing: thick backing for greater stability while writing and drawing.
Functional detail: cut corner to help identify the orientation and make the sheets easier to handle.
Country of manufacture: Japan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between this Cotton Pad and the standard MD PRODUCT Pad A5 Blank? This version uses MD Paper Cotton, made with 20% cotton pulp. The cotton fibres provide a distinctive feel and contribute to balanced ink absorption.
Are the sheets completely blank? Yes. All 90 sheets have no lines, grids or dots, leaving the entire surface available for writing, drawing and arranging content freely.
Is it suitable for fountain pens? Yes. MD Paper Cotton is developed for use with fountain pens and is designed to provide controlled ink performance while helping to reduce bleeding and show-through.
How much cotton does the paper contain? MD Paper Cotton contains 20% cotton pulp.
How many sheets does the pad contain? The pad contains 90 blank sheets of MD Paper Cotton.
Why are two sides glued in an L shape? The two glued edges keep the sheets securely in place while writing or drawing. Together with the thick backing, they provide a stable surface even when the pad is held in one hand.
Can it be used in landscape orientation? Yes. Because the paper is completely blank and the sheets remain securely fixed, the pad can be used freely in either portrait or landscape orientation.
What is the cut corner for? The cut corner helps identify the orientation of the blank sheets when writing or drawing and also provides a convenient point from which to lift and handle the paper.
History and philosophy of MD PRODUCT
The origins of MD PRODUCT date back to the 1960s, when the development of MD paper began with a precise objective: to make writing comfortable and enjoyable. Since then, the brand has continued to refine its papers with careful attention to their feel, the behaviour of ink and the relationship between each writing instrument and the surface of the paper.
MD Paper Cotton adds the distinctive character of cotton fibres to this philosophy. Its 20% cotton pulp provides a soft feel and a characteristic way of receiving ink, while the design of the Pad removes unnecessary elements so that the hand, the writing instrument and the ideas remain at the centre of the experience. In this blank version, the absence of any ruling extends that freedom even further.
“A blank sheet and the feel of cotton leave every idea free to find its own form.”
