Hobonichi Clear Cover on Cover A5

The Hobonichi Clear Cover is a transparent polycarbonate sleeve made from polyester that slides over the existing cover of the Hobonichi Cousin A5 – a cover-on-cover design. The polyester material lies smooth and lightweight over the original cover without obscuring it or altering its appearance. The back remains open, so the rear pocket of the cover remains accessible.

Features

• Cover-on-cover design: The sleeve slides over your existing Cousin A5 cover, protecting its surface from scuffing, stains and everyday wear – the original design remains fully visible.
• Transparent polyester: The material is crystal-clear, flexible and rigid enough to securely encase the cover. No yellowing or clouding effect that would distort the cover design.
• Space for personalisation: Postcards, photographs, illustrations or other flat objects can be slipped between the clear sleeve and cover – without gluing or attaching anything to the original cover.
• Rear cutout: The back outer pocket of the cover remains usable through an opening in the clear sleeve.
• Precisely sized for Cousin A5 with cover: The sleeve is dimensioned for the Hobonichi Cousin A5 including its cover – not for the book without a cover.
• Made in Japan.

Use & Tips

• If you have a particularly beautiful cover – perhaps a limited-edition pattern or patterned fabric binding – you can protect it long-term by simply sliding the Clear Cover over it. Your cover retains its full visual impact while gaining a protective layer.
• The space between is ideal for seasonal changes: An autumn leaf photo in fall, a postcard in winter – the cover feeling changes without altering the book itself.
• Size matters: The Clear Cover for A5 is designed for the Cousin with cover. If you slip it directly over a book without a cover, it will be too loose.
• Not suitable for leather, faux leather or PVC covers – Hobonichi explicitly warns that certain materials may discolour or become damaged.
• Compatible with Hobonichi Colors covers and printed polyester covers for the Cousin A5.
• In cold temperatures, the polyester material may feel slightly stiffer – warm it briefly in your hands and it will slide on smoothly again.

For Hobonichi Enthusiasts

The Clear Cover solves a classic dilemma: if you own multiple covers and like to switch between seasons or moods, you don't want any of them to wear out permanently. With the clear sleeve, your original cover is literally under protective glass – and the space beneath becomes a customisable surface. Ephemera collectors who preserve travel tickets, sticker sheets or washi tape snippets will find a visible storage space right on the book. The polyester material is intentionally kept thin so that the overall thickness of the Cousin with cover and clear sleeve remains virtually unchanged.

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