Embrace the beautiful Japanese philosophy of mottainai (expressing regret over waste and a desire to cherish resources) with the limited-edition TAKEO PAPER MOTTAINAI MEMO - Assorted 25. Curated by Tokyo’s historic paper house, this premium block notepad rescues rare, exquisite, and discontinued batches of TAKEO’s signature "Fine Papers" before they are cycled away, transforming surplus artisan inventory into a tactile sanctuary for your daily notes.
The Assorted 25 cube features a rich compilation of 150 unlined sheets, giving you 50 sheets each of three legendary, highly textured Japanese paper types:
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Resac 80 Tsumugi: Launched in 1979, this specialised paper beautifully captures the intricate woven texture and structural feel of Hachijo white tsumugi, a traditional artisan Japanese silk textile.
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Kirabiki: Debuted in 1996, this luxury sheet incorporates traditional mica powder (kira), a decorative finish deeply rooted in classic Japanese papermaking that reflects a subtle, elegant shimmer when caught in the light.
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Satogami: Introduced in 1988, this simple, down-to-earth paper features an organic, rustic texture designed to evoke the quiet warmth, comfort, and gentleness of nature.
Sized at a compact, comfortable 90mm x 90mm, this cube is unbound, allowing you to freely slide out any individual sheet for slow-journaling, quick calligraphy practice, stamping, or elegant flat-lay messages. Because it utilises finite mill runs, every block is a rare, numbered capsule of paper history that treats fountain pens, gel ink, and pencils with spectacular grace.
- 9 x 9 x 2.5 cm
- 150 sheets (50 sheets × 3 distinct paper types)
- Resac 80 Tsumugi Paper, Kirabiki Shimmer Paper, Satogami Nature Paper
- Made in Japan
【ABOUT THE BRAND】
Founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 1899, TAKEO is a legendary paper house that has spent over a century expanding the cultural, technical, and tactile boundaries of paper. Widely recognised as the global pioneer of "Fine Paper" (ファインペーパー), the company focuses entirely on creating high-grade, specialized printing substrates that blend rich sensory elements like unique textures, custom colourways, and intricate patterns. Operating at the intersection of graphic design, traditional craftsmanship, and industrial technology, TAKEO treats paper not merely as a blank recording surface, but as a vital physical medium meant to stimulate human emotion and elevate artistic expression.
Through their dedicated stationery line, TAKEO PAPER PRODUCTS, the brand transforms raw mill artistry into luxury functional tools for the desk, specializing in ultra-premium notebooks, custom envelope packs, and structural folder systems. They are celebrated for revolutionary proprietary sheets like Pachica—a paper that turns beautifully translucent when heat-stamped—and Tant Select with its delicate linen textures. Highly favored by global designers, calligraphers, and bookmakers, TAKEO provides the ultimate fountain-pen-friendly canvas for those who appreciate the natural beauty and structural precision of elite Japanese paper craft.
