Hobonichi Cover Single Color: Velluto (A5)

The Hobonichi Cover Single Color: Velluto is a zipper case in A5 format, suitable for the Hobonichi Cousin. The material is an Italian polyurethane faux leather with full-surface embossing that creates a velvety-textured surface – cool and firm to the touch, with a subtle deep sheen in a rich green tone. The zipper completely encloses the case, so nothing slips or falls out.

Special Features

• Italian polyurethane faux leather with full-surface embossing: The uniform relief structure – "Velluto" (Italian for velvet) – gives the surface a fine texture that develops over time. The material is lighter than genuine leather and less susceptible to moisture.
• Full-around zipper: The case closes completely. Loose notes, tickets, cards, or enclosed envelopes stay safe in your backpack or bag.
• 180° flat opening: The case lies completely flat on the table without springing back – important for relaxed writing across the entire page area of the Cousin.
• Pen loop: The integrated pen holder accommodates pens up to 13.5 mm in diameter. To break it in, the loop can be rolled out between your palms – the leather then gives evenly.
• Fit for the Hobonichi Cousin A5: The case is precisely tailored to the A5 format of the Cousin. Spines up to about 12–13 mm thick fit without issue; thicker inserts fit more snugly.

Application & Tips

• Choose your pen: The loop is designed for pens up to 13.5 mm outer diameter. Slim rollerball or ballpoint pen models up to about 10–11 mm diameter insert and pull out easily; thicker grip zones need some break-in time.
• Swap inserts: Since the case has no internal binding, you can change the Cousin book annually without replacing the case. If you keep multiple books at once, you can quickly swap them.
• Care: Velluto material should not be stored permanently under pressure or in damp environments – color transfer to other materials is possible, especially if the surface gets wet.
• Cover on Cover: If you want to protect the outer surface or customize it with postcards and photos, you can add a matching transparent outer cover (Cover on Cover) – available separately.
• Handmade variance: Each case is handcrafted. Minor variations in stitching and inner material are manufacturing-related and not defects.

For Planner Enthusiasts

The name "Velluto" describes not only the color, but above all the surface treatment: The full-surface embossing of the Italian polyurethane simulates the fiber direction of velvet – oriented uniformly in one direction, with a subtle directional sheen. In everyday use, this means: no fingerprint effect like with high-gloss faux leather, but visible wear marks only after intensive use. The case opens 180° flat due to its construction, which with an A5 Cousin featuring a full daily format layout opens up writing space all the way to the spine – a detail that regularly causes problems with stiffer hardcovers.

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