Hobonichi Cover Tragen: Purple (A5)
The Hobonichi Cover Tragen in Purple is a tri-fold A5 cover made from durable nylon with polyester lining and cow leather details. The colour has a distinct red undertone – a rich, deep purple that shimmers across the nylon fabric. The cover fastens with a button and opens completely flat without losing your inserted notebook.
Features
- Large zip pocket: Wide, flat pocket on the exterior – holds multiple pens, paper clips or loose cards without adding bulk.
- Interior pen hook: Clip holder inside keeps a pen secure in place, even when the cover is closed and the button fastened.
- Tri-fold construction with button closure: The cover folds into three layers – your notebook sits in the middle with the wings folding over. A metal snap button keeps everything compact.
- Nylon with cow leather details: The nylon fabric is lightweight and robust; the cow leather accents on the closure elements age with use and develop patina.
- Purple with red undertone: Nylon takes colour differently than leather or fabric – depending on the light, the surface shifts between cool violet and warm red.
Use & Tips
- Fit: Designed for the Hobonichi Techo Cousin in A5 format. Your notebook slides into the fold pockets on both sides – a secure fit without adhesive or elastic band.
- On the go: The zip pocket accommodates pens up to ballpoint length, gel pens or markers – spare refills, sticky notes or a small business card collection fit inside too.
- Pen hook selection: Slim pens with clips sit most securely on the hook. Wider bodies (from around 12 mm diameter) may fit snugly – test beforehand if unsure.
- Care: The nylon can be wiped clean with a slightly damp cloth. The cow leather details benefit occasionally from a colourless leather conditioner.
For Hobonichi Enthusiasts
Within the Hobonichi cover range, the Cover Tragen is the model designed with transport capacity in mind – the name says it all. Unlike simple book covers in leather or fabric, the tri-fold format brings its own logic: when fully opened, the cover has a total area of 225 × 480 mm and lies flat on your desk, allowing you to work on both sides of your notebook without folding the cover back. The combination of nylon exterior and polyester lining keeps the weight low – important for anyone carrying their Techo daily in a bag alongside pen cases or other accessories.
Technical Specifications
| Model / Series | Cover Tragen – Purple |
| Format | A5 (fits Hobonichi Techo Cousin) |
| Dimensions (open) | 225 × 480 × 8 mm |
| Folding | Tri-fold |
| Colour | Purple with red undertone |
| Exterior material | Nylon |
| Lining | Polyester |
| Details | Cow leather |
| Closure | Metal snap button |
| Pen holder | Interior pen hook (clip) |
| Zip pocket (exterior) | |
| Origin | Japan |