Monokaki N2 A5 Notebook – Refined Japanese Notebook

A distinctive Japanese notebook selected for its unique writing feel.

Monokaki N2 features cream, fountain-pen-friendly paper with a slightly controlled feel. The thread-stitched binding allows the notebook to open fully and lay flat, making it comfortable for longer writing sessions.

A decorative border made from traditional Japanese Washi stock paper adds a subtle detail to the cover.

Monokaki is produced by Masuya, a paper maker established in 1882, known for its traditional manuscript paper.

Its cream paper sits between smooth and textured, giving the pen a controlled feel on the page.

If Apica feels smooth and effortless, Monokaki offers a more grounded, deliberate writing experience.

Key Features:

• A5 size (210 × 148 mm)
• 160 pages (80 sheets)
• 9mm ruled lines
• Cream paper, fountain pen friendly
• Thread-stitched binding
• Opens flat
• Decorative Washi stock paper cover detail
• Card-stock support inside front and back covers
• Made in Japan

Why we selected this:

We selected Monokaki for its distinctive paper and binding, and for the different writing experience it offers compared with more common notebooks.