Hobonichi Memo Pad Set for Weeks

The Hobonichi Memo Pad Set for Weeks comprises three small grid-paper notebooks in the same format as the Hobonichi Weeks planner. All three notebooks are printed on the same Tomoe River paper as the planner itself – smooth, tissue-thin paper with a surface where ink sits precisely and colours remain vibrant. The set comes in three understated colours: wine red, light blue and dark brown.

Features

• Tomoe River paper, identical to the planner: The same thin, durable paper as in the Hobonichi Weeks – smooth surface with barely perceptible resistance, ideal for fountain pens with wet or fine nibs as well as quick-drying gel pens. Ink shows no feathering; colours remain saturated.
• Under 2 mm thickness per notebook: 40 pages of Tomoe River paper and still lies flat – the notebook barely changes the silhouette of the planner when placed in the cover.
• 3.55 mm grid: The same grid spacing as in the Weeks itself. Sketches, tables and notes blend seamlessly into the planner if a sheet is glued or inserted.
• Sewn saddle stitch binding: Lies flat without pages breaking or coming loose – even with frequent opening.
• Three colours in the set: Wine red, light blue and dark brown – subtle tones that coordinate with the Weeks cover or serve as colour-coded categories.
• Size to match the Weeks: 80 × 176 mm – narrow enough to slip into a Weeks cover without tension.

Use & Tips

• Planner expansion: The notebook can be slipped into the rear pocket of a Weeks cover and serves as a loose pad for ideas, lists or drafts that don't yet have a fixed place in the planner.
• Colour-coded categorisation: The three different-coloured notebooks can be assigned to different topics – for example, wine red for tasks, light blue for projects, dark brown for notes.
• Fountain pens and Tomoe River: The paper handles wet, ink-rich nibs well – nib sizes from F to B and broad nibs show sharp lines on this surface without bleeding. Allow for longer drying times, as the paper absorbs little ink.
• Loose insert: A single sheet can be removed and glued onto a planner page without breaking the grid – thanks to the identical 3.55 mm grid, it blends in visually.
• Standalone mini notebook: The notebooks also function independently of the planner as compact companions for a bag or jacket pocket.

For Tomoe River Enthusiasts

Tomoe River paper is renowned for its extraordinary ratio of thinness to durability: the paper is light and transparent, yet takes ink from the surface without absorbing it immediately. The result is slow, even drying – ideal for layering techniques with multiple inks or wet-on-wet effects in calligraphy. On this paper, water-based ink shading is particularly pronounced: dark pooling zones and light flow areas stand out clearly. Important when using with fountain pens: do a smudge test before working over with highlighters, as Tomoe River paper takes longer to fully dry with some oil-based or pigmented inks.

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