Discover the "ultimate comfort of writing" with the MD Notebook (A5, Grid). Designed with a pure, minimalist aesthetic, this notebook is crafted for those who find pleasure in the simple act of putting pen to paper. At its heart is the legendary MD PAPER, a cream-colored stock developed in Japan since the 1960s to ensure a smooth, bleed-resistant experience for all writing instruments—from graphite pencils to wet fountain pen inks.
The A5 size (standard hardback size) offers the perfect balance between portability and a generous canvas for your ideas. This version features a 5mm grid layout inspired by traditional Japanese Genko Yoshi (manuscript paper). The grid is printed in a subtle, light blue ink that guides your writing and diagrams without interfering with your visual creativity. Thanks to the thread-stitched binding, the notebook opens 180 degrees completely flat, allowing you to write across the entire spread with ease. Wrapped in protective glassine paper and including index stickers for organisation, this notebook is designed to become a personalised volume that will look beautiful on any bookshelf.
- A5 size (14.8 x 21 x 1 cm)
- 176 pages
- 5 mm grid
- Cream MD Paper
- Fountain pen friendly
- Made in Japan
【ABOUT THE BRAND】
Rooted in Japan under celebrated stationery house Designphil Inc., MD PRODUCT traces its heritage back to the 1960s with the creation of original MD PAPER. Born from an uncompromising dedication to the comfort and tactile pleasure of handwriting, the brand has evolved from a paper pioneer into an advocate for Yohaku (余白)—the art of creating intentional margins in time, thought, and daily life. Guided by the design philosophy of "Refined by Subtraction," every piece strips away unnecessary ornamentation to foster mindful pause, honest self-reflection, and creative calm.
The brand specialises in fountain-pen-friendly MD Paper Notebooks and pads, celebrated for their exposed cheesecloth lay-flat bindings and bleed-resistant, FSC®-certified paper that delivers an exquisite balance of smooth ink absorption and tactile nib feedback. Expanding beyond classic notebooks, MD PRODUCT also crafts structured daily diaries, multi-year record books, minimalist desk interior tools, and tactile protective covers in vegetable-tanned leather and wax paper. Each product honors unadorned materials in their purest form, offering writers and creators around the world an enduring sanctuary to slow down and simply be themselves.
