Tomitaro Makino/Almost Daily Square Notebook (A5) Yamazakura 3.7 mm Square 288 Pages, 4 Color Grid, Notebook Accessory

This notebook still uses the original Tomoe River paper which is sadly no more. The paper is fountain pen friendly and shows off ink properties wonderfully. For those not familiar with the paper, it is very nice and silky, but thin - inks won't bleedthrough and you can even put watercolor over it, but it will crinkle and ghost, which may not be everyone's cup of tea (I really like the crinkly thin aspect of the paper, but ymmv). The cover is beautiful and Hobonichi notebooks, as always, are sturdily made and are wonderful to use.

Love this design, size and paper quality. This is the second notebook I’ve bought.

Never used anything by Hobonichi before and I was really impressed with the quality. I did a pen test on a page in the back, and there was minimal ghosting and I didn't have any bleed through. It wasn't going to serve the purpose I got it for, but I'm happy to have it and I'm excited to eventually use it. It came in great shape and was exactly as described

Love love loved it!

Cute little notebook, should have checked the sizes a bit more carefully. ts a nice quality notebook with pages that bleed through only a little.

The paper in this notebook is amazing. It’s really smooth to write on and doesn’t let pens bleed through, which is a huge plus for me. It feels high quality and works great for journaling or everyday notes.

This notebook is ALL about the paper. If you’re a big fan of this paper brand, and many people are, you will LOVE this. If you are somewhat less maniacal, you will realize this is a SMALL notebook with really GOOD paper that may or may not demand reordering. Beauty? Check. Value for money? Well, that depends.

Fountain pen enthusiasts will appreciate this paper- I love this journal so much. Fantastic quality. Paper is very smooth and thin, so it can carry a lot of thoughts!

I got the A6- Pretty straightforward little notebook. It would make a nice little supplement to the techo. Tomoe river paper makes it look very Slim for 120 sheets. It comes in a 3.5mm grid, the 120 sheets are divided into 4 colours, but frankly, as is the case with the techo, the grid Colours on its own are so very subtle, i am strained to tell when one Color ends and the other begins 😄. That’s not a complaint, it’s nice they keep it subtle or else it would be very over whelming. But I would have to add index tabs to keep track. Love the cover design and the high quality finish.

perfect size smooth paper ideal for fountain pens

I absolutely love the Tomitaro Makino Notebook! After using my first one, I was so impressed that I immediately ordered two more. The 288 pages of thin, durable Tomoe River paper are a dream to write on, especially with fountain pens, as the ink glides smoothly without bleeding or feathering. The 3.7 mm grid, split into four 60-page sections with subtle red, blue, green, and purple inks, adds a delightful touch of organization and color without being distracting. The notebook’s slim 10mm profile makes it portable yet substantial, offering plenty of space for notes, sketches, or journaling. While it doesn’t lay perfectly flat, the quality of the paper more than makes up for it. Some might find it helpful to add index tabs for navigation, but I didn’t mind flipping through the pages. The Yamazakura design by Tomitaro Makino is beautiful, making it a joy to pull out every day. Overall, this notebook is a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal. Highly recommend it for anyone who values premium paper and thoughtful design

Amazing quality

本当に美しいノートで、以前はオレンジ表紙無地のものも使っていたが断然こちら！ 美しいのに主張が強くなく、シックでどんな場面でも馴染む。 この表紙が目に入るかどうかでかなり気持ちが違うので、定番化して欲しいデザイン。 ほぼ日手帳はdayfreeとavecも使っているけど、このノートが1番使用頻度が高く、去年は10冊近く消費した。 割高なのだけど本当に書きやすくて、人生の相棒と言ってもいい。 今後もしなくなってしまっても、毎年貼ってでもこのデザインのまま使うと思う。 表紙はとても丈夫なので問題なく使えそう。 でも厚みが増してしまうので、できたらこのデザインを継続してほしい。 朝ドラらんまんも観ていたけど素敵だったなぁ。