Hobonichi Cover Single Color: Amarone (A6)

The Hobonichi Cover Single Color Amarone for A6 format is a zip-around cover made from Italian polyurethane and polyester — named after Amarone della Valpolicella, a deep, full-bodied red wine from northern Italy. The surface is smooth with a subtle shimmer: cool to the touch, silky when turning pages. The cover fits the Hobonichi Techo Original and Planner in A6 format and closes completely with a zip.

Features

• Amarone colour: Deep, saturated wine red with a subtle matte sheen — the colouring is inspired throughout by the character of wine: dark, warm, substantial. Neither black nor burgundy — a shade with its own presence.
• Italian polyurethane: The outer material comes from Italy and gives the cover a soft suppleness despite its lightness. The surface resists fingerprints and remains smooth even with extended use.
• Zip with matching pull tab: The zip closes the cover completely. The pull tab is made from the same material as the cover, giving the whole thing a unified, understated appearance.
• Pen holder for clipped writing instruments: Inside sits a pen holder that secures a writing instrument by its clip. The cover closes easily with a pen inserted — practical for anyone using fountain pens, mechanical pencils or ballpoints with clips.
• Flat opening: The binding of the cover allows 180-degree opening, so the enclosed Techo book lies flat when writing — with no back-pressure from the cover.
• Material: PU (exterior, Italian quality) and polyester (interior). Lightweight, durable, water-resistant to light moisture.

Use & Tips

• Fit: The cover is tailored to the A6 Hobonichi Techo Original and Hobonichi Planner. Book spines up to approximately 12–13 mm fit without problem; slightly thicker inserts are possible with a snug fit.
• Writing instruments in the pen holder: The holder grips by the clip — ideal for slender fountain pens, fine-liners or mechanical pencils with clips. Writing instruments without a clip or with a very broad grip section require an alternative solution.
• Cover on cover: Those wanting an additional inner pocket or extra protection for the Techo book can add a thinner cover-on-cover insert — the A6 format allows room for this.
• Care: The PU surface can be wiped clean with a slightly damp cloth. Since the colour may bleed in heavy moisture, caution is recommended around lighter materials nearby.
• Daily use: The closed zip design reliably protects inserted notes, stickers and loose pages — even in full bags or when transported in a rucksack.

For Techo Enthusiasts

The name Amarone refers to one of Italy's most concentrated wines — made from partially dried grapes, which yields extraordinary depth and density. This idea of concentration and stillness is reflected in the colour choice: no signal tone, no playfulness, but a colour that reveals itself in quietness. The Italian polyurethane used is lighter than classic PU from East Asia and feels more tactile — less plastic, closer to treated leather. Hobonichi's Single Colour series deliberately works without pattern, embossing or decorative stitching: the surface speaks solely through colour and texture. Those carrying multiple Hobonichi formats in parallel can use the Amarone cover as a colour anchor for the A6 book — distinctly recognisable without being loud.

Technical Specifications