Dominant Industry - Takasago Black A5 5mm Grid Notebook

Dominant Industry Takasago Fountain Pen Notebook

The Dominant Industry Takasago Fountain Pen Notebook is a beautifully minimal softcover notebook designed with fountain pen users in mind. Made with paper from Japan’s Takasago Paper Mill, this notebook focuses on one thing above all else: an exceptional writing experience.

Inside, you’ll find 86 sheets of white 88gsm paper with a subtle 5 mm grid. While the weight may sound familiar, the feel is anything but ordinary. The paper is notably smooth, allowing nibs to glide effortlessly with very little feedback. Fountain pen inks show their true color once dry, making this notebook especially satisfying for both everyday writing and ink testing.

Despite its smooth surface, the paper performs impressively well. Feathering and bleed-through are minimal, and show-through is surprisingly low—comfortable for writing on both sides of the page. Dry times are slightly faster than expected for such a smooth paper, making it practical for note-taking as well as longer writing sessions.

The design is intentionally understated. Branding is minimal, with only subtle markings on the black cover. Inside, there are no page numbers, dates, or headings—just clean grid pages, plus blank sheets at the front and back. The flexible binding opens flat and stays open easily, without the need for elastic closures.

Simple, focused, and thoughtfully made, the Takasago Fountain Pen Notebook is an excellent choice for writers who value high-quality paper, a distraction-free layout, and a refined, minimalist aesthetic.

• A5
• 86 Pages
• Grid

Most of the items are handmade to order and usually take a minimum of 1-2 weeks to dispatch. Out of stock items mean, not in the production cycle and generally re-stocking in a few weeks. You can subscribe to the in-stock notification on the product page. Good things take time. We appreciate your patience!

Shipping

• We ship worldwide. All items are sent via our shipping partners UPS/Fedex. Your items may need to be signed for upon receipt.

• Due to security reasons, we cannot ship to PO boxes.

• Some items are ready for shipment in our workshop, located in Istanbul. In stock items dispatch within 6-7 working days after payment has cleared using our shipping partners, UPS & FedEx. If the item is not in stock, then we will need to make your order.

• Deliveries to USA addresses will take 3-4 days. For the UK and Europe, 2-3 days. To Australia, 6-7 days. For the rest of the world, expect a maximum of 7 working days. Plus production times.

• Buyers are responsible for customs duties. There are no additional taxes for goods being delivered to the USA.
• European Union : New rules after 1 July 2021; we charged VAT for orders up to 150€. It means no hidden or extra customs  fees during the delivery. Orders more than 150€ subject to customs same as before. 

• UK : Orders are subject to VAT. Around %20 percent. + courier fees.
• Brazil: Due to high taxes, we suggest to use a redirecting service like Regarding redirecting services, I've been using fishisfast.com
• Most countries, except the USA, are subject to VAT (value added tax) and customs duties. These are the responsibility of the recipient. Since rates vary by country and by what was ordered.
• Shipping fees are automatically calculated during the checkout process. See your checkout for shipping options. As an example, a small journal's shipping fee starts at US$9.80.
• HS Tariff Code for Leather Goods 420221 (You can check your country import regulations with this code)

Returns - Cancellations

• Items (except personalized items) can be returned for a full refund within 7 days of receipt. Buyer is responsible for the Shipping costs. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have before placing an order.
• Due to all items are made to order, after receiving your order, we immideatly start to make your items. We don't accept cancellations/changes after orders placed.

Embossed Monogram

• Products suitable for personalization, are shown on the product pages.It is and additional option.
• Currently, we can't customize the wooden items.
• If you want a monogram option on your item please select it from choose box at the right side of the page.
• The Monogram default position will be on the front right bottom corner. Up to 3 characters. 
• Up to 3 characters you can personalize your item with ; A....Z Capital letters    0....9 numbers    . , & ! # - _ @ / : * punctuation.
• Font and height, the default for this listing is Times New Roman, 1 cm high, same as the lead picture.