Yamamoto Cover for Ro-Biki Notebook Vintage Blue

The Ro-Biki Canvas Cover by Yamamoto Paper is a handcrafted case made in Japan from 16-oz organic cotton canvas – a thick, textured fabric that becomes softer and more tactile with every use. Designed as a daily companion for Ro-Biki notebooks in 90 × 210 mm format, it combines compact carrying comfort with thoughtfully organised storage. Vintage Blue is a muted, greyish blue – timeless and calm, without fading.

Features

• Organic cotton canvas, 16 oz: The heavy-weight fabric is taut enough to hold notebooks securely, yet develops an increasingly soft, supple surface through daily use – much like a well-worn canvas rucksack.
• Zip pocket: A fully enclosed internal pocket accommodates loose notes, tape or small accessories that might otherwise shift inside the case – securely fastened, even when the case is worn open.
• Three exterior pockets of varying widths: The front provides space for pens, rulers and other writing instruments, sorted by frequency of use – your tool is right at hand without needing to open the case.
• Adjustable and removable book band: The elastic strap holds your notebook in place and prevents pages from flipping open when you remove it.
• 2 connector straps for up to three notebooks: The included elastic bands allow you to secure up to three Ro-Biki notebooks in the case simultaneously – ideal when different notebooks are in use for separate projects.
• Handmade in small batches in Japan: The thick canvas requires manual sewing processes; the case is produced in small runs at Japanese sewing workshops.

Use & Tips

• Ro-Biki notebooks in 90 × 210 mm format fit perfectly – the slim portrait layout can still be carried one-handed when the case is filled, or slipped into a jacket pocket.
• The three exterior pockets suit pens of different widths: for example, a fountain pen in the widest pocket, a mechanical pencil in the middle one, and an eraser in the narrowest.
• If you use multiple Ro-Biki notebooks in parallel – perhaps one for meetings, one for sketches, one as a journal – you can combine all three with the connector straps without changing your system.
• The zip pocket also accommodates folded sticky notes, business cards or a flat pair of scissors – handy on the go when the case serves as a complete writing station.
• Canvas care: hand wash with lukewarm water and mild soap recommended. Do not machine wash, as the fabric may lose its shape.

For Notebook Enthusiasts

The canvas is specified as "Size 8 organic cotton" (16 oz) – a weave density in the heavy workwear range, considerably more substantial than typical notebook cases made from synthetic leather or thin canvas. If you appreciate Ro-Biki notebooks because their waxed paper covers develop patina through use, you'll find similar logic in this case: the canvas becomes softer over time, picks up light wear marks and develops its own character – both materials age visibly by design.

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