Hobonichi Planner 2027 HON Bow & Tie: Sheep Sheep Sheep (A5, eng.)

The Hobonichi Techo HON is the planner as a standalone book: The hardcover is directly bound to the book block, no separate cover needed. The 2027 edition in the Bow & Tie series features the motif "Sheep Sheep Sheep" – a sheep pattern executed in fine weave structure on the characteristically smooth, silk-shimmering green jacquard fabric from which neckties are also made. Inside, the Techo HON A5 works with Tomoe River paper and a daily page layout in a 3.7-mm grid – the English-language edition makes it internationally usable.

Highlights

• Bow & Tie cover made from necktie fabric: The hardcover is made from the same glossy polyester jacquard fabric used to manufacture neckties. The surface feels silky-smooth and displays the sheep motif in fine weave texture – visibly three-dimensional, not printed.
• Integrated hardcover concept: Cover and book block are firmly bound together. The Techo can be carried like an ordinary book and needs no additional sleeve – more compact than a Techo Cousin with separate cover.
• Tomoe River paper: Ultra-light and ink-resistant. The paper is characteristically known for its smooth surface and reliably holds ink – including from fountain pens – without showing through. Fountain pen inks dry evenly on the slightly satin surface.
• 180° thread binding: The book block opens completely flat on the table without needing to be held – a direct consequence of the thread binding that Hobonichi has used since the first generation.
• Daily page in 3.7-mm grid: Each day has a complete page with grid lines. The grid lines are printed in light ink and recede behind your own handwriting – usable as a guide or simply ignorable.
• Weekly pages in double-page layout: The A5 edition includes additional weekly pages, one week per double-page spread with hourly time divisions – useful for scheduled planning alongside the free daily log.
• Two ribbon bookmarks: Allow simultaneous marking at two locations – e.g., monthly calendar and current daily page.
• Silver-foil-stamped spine: Year and HON logo are silver-foil-stamped on the spine – easy to identify when the Techo is on the shelf.

Usage & Tips

• Fountain pens and Tomoe River: Tomoe River paper displays fountain pen inks with particular brilliance – shading and sheen show beautifully on the smooth surface. Users working with broad nibs or wet writers should allow for short drying times.
• Daily page as free space: The 3.7-mm grid is equally suitable for free text, sketches, sticker layouts, and structured bullet journal entries. The light grid lines don't interfere with drawing or dense writing.
• Weekly page for appointment planning: The 24-hour daily strip on the weekly double-page spread allows quick visual overview of blocked time periods – works well combined with the free daily log.
• HON without additional sleeve: The Bow & Tie cover is robust enough for daily use without an additional sleeve. Those who want to protect the fabric can add a transparent HON protective sleeve without obscuring the motif.
• Cross-year planning: The year index covers December 2026 through March 2028 – practical for projects that span the year change.

For Techo Enthusiasts

The Bow & Tie series uses the same jacquard weaving process used to manufacture high-quality silk neckties. The "Sheep Sheep Sheep" motif is woven into the fabric structure – not printed – and thus displays tactile depth that is noticeably different from smooth-coated hardcover cardboard to the touch. Tomoe River paper in HON versions from 2024 onwards has been refined in fiber structure: The surface is smoother, the paper lighter at the same thickness, and more resistant to ink bleed-through than older generations. This makes the A5 HON particularly interesting for users working with highly saturated inks or multiple ink colors on one page.

Technical Specifications

The matching pencil board is not included. We offer it separately.