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 - Jean Felt (ジャンフェルト). Curated by Tokyo’s historic paper house, this premium block notepad rescues rare, exquisite colorways and weights of TAKEO’s signature "Fine Papers" that are facing changes or being discontinued before their remaining stock is cycled away. This series proudly supports global sustainability, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Green Belt Movement reforestation campaign in Kenya.
Originally released in 1997, the Jean Felt paper profile is celebrated for its distinctive structural elegance. It features a unique blend of fine, colored dyed fibers resulting in a surface that showcases horizontal laid lines (簀の目模様 / reido) beautifully contrasted against a vertical felt-like pattern.
This unbound, sculptural cube features a compilation of 150 unlined sheets, giving you 50 sheets each of three historic and sophisticated Japanese color variants:
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Araishu (あらいしゅ): A warm, rich traditional vermilion/burnt orange shade.
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Kinu (絹): Meaning "silk," a soft, elegant cream off-white.
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Usuki (うすき): A delicate, pale light yellow/biscuit tone.
Sized at a compact, comfortable 90mm x 90mm, this unbound cube allows you to freely slide out any individual sheet for slow-journaling, quick calligraphy practice, custom stamping, or folding elegant messages. Because it utilises finite mill runs, every block is a rare 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 variants)
- Jean Felt Araishu, Kinu and Usuki
- 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.
