Hobonichi TSUKI no IRO Sticky Notes (Shape)

The TSUKI no IRO Sticky Notes (Shape) come from the matching Hobonichi accessories range: this series translates the 12 soft monthly colours of the Hobonichi Techo into simple paper accessories. The Shape type captures the colours of May through August and brings them to life as freeform die-cut shapes across four different sticky note pads. Each shape can be labelled, layered or collaged – on your Techo pages just as easily as in a journal or notebook.

Features

• Four different die-cut shapes in one set: Each of the four pads comes in its own unique shape – this makes layering and combining on the page visually varied, without requiring scissors or cutting tools.
• Colour palette May–August: The tones are based on the four monthly colours of the Hobonichi Techo from the second quarter of the year – warm, rich yet restrained shades that harmonise beautifully with the cream-coloured Tomoe River paper of the Techo.
• Freeform die-cut silhouettes: Unlike rectangular sticky notes, the organic shapes create a relaxed, collaged page aesthetic that stands out visually from structured grids and table cells.
• Compact format: The complete package measures 175 × 85 × 3 mm and weighs 24 g – flat enough to slip into the inner pocket of a Techo cover.
• Hobonichi TSUKI no IRO series: The Shape sticky notes are part of a series with three types (Frame, Shape, Guide) that complement each other and can be combined on a single page without disrupting the colour harmony.

Use & Tips

• Quick notes and reminders: The smaller die-cut shapes in the set work well for single keywords or brief tasks that need to stand out on your daily or weekly spread – they're easily legible with a pencil or a fine-tip pen with 0.3–0.5 mm strokes.
• Layering and overlapping: Multiple sticky notes can be layered overlapping on a page without making it look visually cluttered – the different silhouettes create depth and rhythm.
• Collage spreads in your Techo: If you want to add visual interest to monthly or weekly pages, use the Shape notes as decorative surfaces and add text afterwards – or leave them blank as a colour accent.
• Combined with Frame and Guide: The Shape type complements the Frame sticky notes (January–April) and Guide sticky notes (September–December) in both colour and form. Using all three types together means you can work with coordinated accessories throughout the entire year.
• Writing instrument recommendation: Fine-tip pens, ballpoint pens and fibre-tip pens all work well on the smooth, slightly coated sticky note paper; fountain pens with fine nibs can also be used, but should be allowed to dry briefly before folding or layering the sticky note.

For Techo Enthusiasts

The TSUKI no IRO series is conceptually deeply integrated with the Hobonichi Techo's colour system: each of the twelve monthly dividers in the Techo features its own colour tone, and the series mirrors these tones 1:1 across stickers, sticky notes and other accessories. With its four pads, the Shape type covers the colours of May through August – meaning that the colour, sticky note pad and Techo monthly page can all be tonally coordinated – a detail that becomes visible in the finished Techo layout without needing explicit planning.

Technical Specifications