Hobonichi Cover Colors: Sweet Cacao (A5)

The Hobonichi Cover Colors: Sweet Cacao in A5 format combines delicate pale pink with deep dark brown – a colour contrast reminiscent of milk chocolate and icing sugar: soft yet grounded. The cover is made from polyester, lies flat on the desk and opens 180 degrees, allowing every page of the Techo Cousin to be used fully. Two included bookmarks with geometric charms – one with a triangle, one with a rectangle – mark two places in the notebook simultaneously, such as the monthly overview and daily page.

Features

• Two-tone design, exterior pink / interior dark brown: The gentle exterior and cocoa-brown inner lining interact when the cover opens – two moods that complement each other in one cover.
• Butterfly pen holder as closure mechanism: The two pen loops on front and back hold a writing instrument up to 13.5 mm in diameter and close the cover simultaneously when a pen is inserted – no additional rubber band needed.
• Polyester with subtle sheen: The material feels smooth and slightly cool, is easy to care for and resists daily wear and tear. The subtle shimmer of the fabric particularly enhances the colour depth of the dark brown.
• Two bookmarks with geometric charms: A triangle charm and a rectangle charm on dark brown ribbons mark two places simultaneously – practical for users who want to keep monthly pages and daily pages in view at the same time.
• Cover on cover compatible: The clear, two-tone base is particularly suitable as a background for patterned transparent protective covers – geometric or floral patterns stand out well against the pink-brown contrast.
• Handmade in Japan: Like all Hobonichi covers, the Sweet Cacao cover is handcrafted; slight stitching variations are typical of production and are not a defect.

Use & Tips

• Fits the Hobonichi Techo Cousin (A5): The cover is designed for the A5 notebook – Cousin calendars and Cousin with other inner pages fit equally well.
• Writing instruments in the pen loops: Loops securely grip pens up to approx. 13.5 mm in diameter. New loops may feel slightly tight initially and will loosen with use. Pens with rubberised grips may not fit as well.
• Combine cover on cover: Transparent Hobonichi protective covers with illustrations or stripes allow the base colours to show through – the pale pink acts as a neutral yet warm base for graphic patterns.
• Use bookmarks strategically: The triangle bookmark works well for the monthly calendar, the rectangle bookmark for the current daily page – both are within reach in one go.
• Care: Polyester can be wiped with a slightly damp cloth; ink stains on the outer material are best treated immediately.

For Techo Enthusiasts

The Colors series is Hobonichi's most consistent everyday cover: no inner pockets, no zip, no frills – only the butterfly pen holder as the sole mechanism that closes both cover and notebook. Those who carry the Techo Cousin daily appreciate the low weight of 170 g and the flat design of 3 mm (without pen loops). The 180-degree opening of the cover is constructively necessary: outer seams can slightly curl as a result, which according to Hobonichi is typical of production. Sweet Cacao is a new addition to the 2026 Colors line and combines this specific pale pink tone with a dark brown inner polyester in the same cover for the first time.

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