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 - Lezac 96 Orihime (レザック96オリヒメ). 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 Lezac 96 Orihime edition features a deeply tactile paper profile originally released in 1994, expertly crafted to evoke the raw, rustic charm of traditional ancient Japanese cloth. Inspired by the natural weaving textures born in the snowy landscape of Iwate prefecture, the paper boasts a prominent, coarse loom-woven texture (orihime) that feels remarkably like a dense textile. This unbound cube features a compilation of 150 unlined sheets, giving you 50 sheets each of three carefully selected, sophisticated tones:
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Silver (シルバー): A sleek, modern metallic-tinted grey that highlights the deep shadows of the paper's textured grooves.
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Pink (ピンク): A soft, elegant pastel rose that brings a touch of warmth and vintage charm to your written notes.
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Denim (デニム): A muted, deep slate-blue hue reminiscent of rugged, indigo-dyed utility fabrics.
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 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 2.2 cm
- 150 sheets (50 sheets × 3 distinct paper colours)
- Lezac 96 Orihime 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.
