Hobonichi Cover Alettone: Sweets (A6)

The Hobonichi Cover Alettone in the "Sweets" finish is a triple-flap cover made from soft PVC, designed for the A6 Techo Original format. The name "Alettone" is the Italian word for aileron – the control surface on an aircraft wing – and describes how the cover's flap closes with a satisfying snap. The Sweets variant brings a playful colour palette to the otherwise understated-elegant series, making it ideal for anyone who wants to carry their Techo with a personal, cheerful touch.

Features

• Soft PVC with leather-like flap texture: The material of the Alettone flap has a subtle surface texture reminiscent of leather – pleasant to grip, yet lightweight without the weight of genuine leather.
• Triple-fold closure with snap button: The cover closes cleanly and flush, holding securely shut – practical for your bag, with no risk of the Techo opening accidentally.
• Clear front pocket: The transparent pocket on the front holds postcards, stickers, sticky notes or a ruler – and shows what's inside at a glance without opening the cover.
• Interior pockets and bookmark tab: The left interior features a clear card pocket; the tab above can be used as a bookmark inside the Techo. The right interior holds cards and tickets.
• Pen holder with clip hook: The pen holder secures a pen via its clip – works reliably with slim rollers, fineliner pens or a compact fountain pen in A6 size.
• Large back pocket: The rear pocket is spacious enough for a sticky note pad or adhesive notes that you want within easy reach.
• Gold foil stamping: The cover features the sentence "Writing by hand is like sending your mind on a journey" embossed in gold – a quiet motto for anyone who values handwriting.
• Handcrafted in Japan: Each Alettone cover is handmade and may therefore vary slightly – no two pieces are exactly identical.

Use & Tips

• Compatible notebooks: The cover fits A6 Hobonichi Techo books (Original / Planner A6) with a spine of up to approximately 1.27 cm. Thicker books can be inserted, though the fit will be tighter.
• Pen recommendation: Slim pens with clips – such as a thin rolling ink pen, a TWSBI Eco or a compact ballpoint – sit securely in the clip hook without stretching the cover.
• Styling the clear front pocket: The front pocket invites you to display a postcard or photo that suits the current season or mood – the Sweets character of the cover makes warm, colourful motifs particularly striking.
• Care: PVC is sensitive to prolonged contact with other PVC products or printed materials – colour transfer or deformation can be avoided by keeping items stored separately. Do not store in direct sunlight.
• Coordinate with: The Alettone series includes a matching Document Case with the same material and design language – perfect for a cohesive set of cover and document pouch.

For Techo Enthusiasts

The Alettone series is Hobonichi's own design for a beginner-friendly yet thoughtfully structured cover: soft PVC instead of leather, clear pocket layout instead of a minimalist binding. The Sweets finish brings a more colourful, individual character to the series without compromising the functional structure. If you carry multiple Techo sizes: each Alettone colour variant is assigned to a specific size, so different notebooks are instantly recognisable at a glance.

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