Hobonichi Cover Alettone: Gray (A6)
The Alettone Cover in Gray is a trifold cover made of soft PVC for the Hobonichi Techo in A6 format. The gray flap with fine, leather-like texture closes with a snap button – hence the name: "Alettone" is derived from the aileron of an airplane wing, because the flap folds in with the same precision as an aileron. At 161 × 317 × 2 mm when folded, the cover is compact enough for any bag without adding significant weight.
Special Features
- Soft PVC, leather-like flap texture: The outer flap has a subtle surface texture that provides warmth and tactile appeal – soft to the touch, yet easy to care for and water-resistant.
- Clear-view pocket on front outside: Holds postcards, stickers, sticky notes, or a small ruler – contents remain visible and within reach without opening the cover.
- Pen hook inside right: Securely holds a pen with the clip – works reliably with slim fountain pens, rollers, and ballpoint pens with clip mechanism.
- Inside left flap as bookmark: The inner flap can be inserted into the Techo and serves as a bookmark – no separate accessories needed.
- Inside right pocket: Perfectly sized for postcards, tickets, and business cards.
- Large back pocket: On the outside back, ideal for a notepad or loose sheets that you want close at hand.
- Gold foil embossing: Embossed on the flap: "Writing by hand is like sending your mind on a journey." – subtle, legible, no printed motif.
- Snap button closure: Keeps the trifold securely closed, even in a handbag or backpack.
Application & Tips
- Pen choice for the hook: The hook grips the clip – fountain pens and rollers with slim, sturdy clips sit most securely there. Very short or clipless pens require an alternative solution.
- Clear-view pocket for seasonal customization: Those who personalize their Techo can fill the front with changing postcards or self-designed papers – the cover looks different each time.
- Insert the bookmark flap: Simply slide the inner left flap between two pages – the next time you open it, the Techo will be on the current page.
- Back pocket for weekly plans: Loose A6 note sheets or printed monthly overviews can be stored there without interfering with the book block.
- Care: Do not keep PVC surfaces in prolonged contact with printed materials or other vinyl products – this can cause color transfer or deformation.
For Techo Enthusiasts
The name "Alettone" is the Italian word for aileron – the flap on an airplane wing. Hobonichi chose this term because the cover's closure flap folds in exactly the way an aileron moves. The gray of the outer flap is not a flat uniform gray: the slightly textured surface of the flap material scatters light differently than the rest of the PVC body, creating a subtle two-part design – without elaborate combination of different materials.
Technical Data
| Model / Series: | Alettone Cover – Gray |
| Format: | A6 (fits Hobonichi Techo Original / Planner) |
| Fold Type: | Trifold (three-panel) |
| Dimensions (folded): | 161 × 317 × 2 mm |
| Material: | Soft PVC |
| Color: | Gray |
| Closure: | Snap button |
| Features: | Clear-view pocket front, pen hook inside, bookmark flap, inside right pocket, back pocket |
| Embossing: | Gold foil embossing on the flap |
| Origin: | Japan |
| Scope of Delivery: | Cover only (Techo book not included) |
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