Kakimori Notebook A5 - Grey
$34.00 USD
- Lay-flat section sewn binding
- Fountain pen-friendly book paper pages
- Easy-to-use 5mm grid
- Light, discreet print colour
- Includes a book-style ribbon marker
A beautifully crafted hardcover notebook designed for everyday use. Made to feel at home on a bookshelf, this is the kind of notebook that becomes part of a treasured collection over the years.
Inside, you’ll find white OK Fools paper that opens perfectly flat thanks to its section sewn binding. The 5mm grid supports everything from handwriting to diagrams, while the soft blue-grey print keeps your words clearly in focus and won’t appear when scanned.
Each notebook comes with a protective slipcase to safeguard the cover, and a ribbon marker to help you find your place instantly. Carefully considered details give it the familiar, comforting feel of a favourite book.
Cover & craftsmanship
The cover features Banshu-ori, a traditional Japanese textile produced in and around Nishiwaki, Hyogo Prefecture. With over 90 years of history, Shimada Textiles continues to create distinctive fabrics in close collaboration with skilled artisans at every stage of production.
Chosen for our signature notebook, the rich grey Banshu-ori fabric offers a timeless finish—perfect for a notebook you’ll want to keep close at hand.
Highlights
- Hardcover notebook with a book-like presence
- OK Fools paper with a smooth writing experience
- 5mm grid suitable for writing, sketches, and diagrams
- Opens perfectly flat thanks to section sewn binding
- Subtle blue-grey grid that does not show when scanned
- Includes protective slipcase and ribbon marker
- Banshu-ori textile cover made in Japan
Specifications
| Product name | A5 Notebook |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | W152 × D11 × H215 mm |
| Weight | 255 g |
| Pages | Grid (Book paper), 64 sheets / 128 pages |
| Material | 100% cotton (cover) |
| Manufacturer | Shimada Textiles (fabric), Seibundo (binding / printing) |
| Country of manufacture | Japan |
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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.
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