Protect your analog companion while honoring the minimalist philosophy of Japanese design with the MD Notebook Paper Cover (A5). Thoughtfully developed by Designphil Japan to pair seamlessly with the iconic MD Notebook line, this jacket shields your notebook without compromising its signature exposed cheesecloth spine, quiet elegance, or lie-flat experience.
Crafted from specialized Cordoba paper, this innovative jacket captures the soft, moist tactile feel and pliable suppleness of fine leather while remaining exceptionally lightweight. Unlike synthetic plastics, Cordoba paper breathes with the book and gracefully softens with daily use—developing subtle wrinkles and a distinctive patina that transform your notebook into a unique reflection of your everyday journey. Despite its organic paper composition, the material is engineered to be tear-resistant, tough, and durable over long-term use. Sized precisely for standard A5 MD Notebooks and MD Notebook Diaries (or up to two slim MD Notebook Light booklets), it provides reliable desk and travel protection while keeping your writing ritual grounded in pure, unadorned materials.
Notebook Compatibility:
- Fits standard A5 MD Notebook (Blank, Grid, Lined)
- Fits A5 MD Notebook Diary
- Fits up to two A5 MD Notebook Light booklets simultaneously
- Not compatible with thicker "1 Page Per Day" Diary/Journal editions or non-standard third-party notebooks
Specifications:
- A5 (22 x 31 cm when opened)
- Cordoba Paper material
- 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.
