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Dressco Stitched Notebook Set of 4 with Alezan Book Case

Sale price$38.00 USD

Experience a rare union of history and craftsmanship with the Dressco Stitched Notebook Set of 4, thoughtfully presented in an Alezan book case.
Each notebook is made with paper once produced by Mitsubishi Paper Mills at its historic Takasago Mill in Hyogo, Japan — the same mill and even the same fourth paper machine that created both the renowned Spica Laid Bond Paper and Bank Ledger Paper.
Though production ended in 2024 when the machine was retired, these notebooks preserve its unique texture and tactile character — something that can never be reproduced again.

The Spica Laid Bond Paper (Avocado / White)  is a cotton-rich writing paper first introduced in 1970.
Lightweight yet durable, it features the constellation Spica, the brightest star in Virgo, as a delicate watermark. Its subtle laid pattern and crisp surface make it a favorite among fountain pen users, offering smooth ink flow with minimal show-through.

The Bank Ledger Paper (Orange / Gray)  was originally developed for accounting ledgers and is prized for its firm body and smooth writing surface.
When held to the light, its discreet “Three Diamonds” watermark—a reference to the name Mitsubishi (“mitsu” meaning three, “hishi” meaning diamond)—quietly appears.
Resistant to feathering and show-through, this paper delivers clarity and comfort in every stroke, beloved by pen enthusiasts for decades.

Together, these four notebooks honor the legacy of Japanese papermaking — the final works of a retired machine that shaped decades of writing culture.
Compact, tactile, and timeless, they invite you to experience what can only be described as the quiet poetry of paper.

Explore our Japanese notebook collection, crafted for exceptional writing and creative sketching.

Details

This set includes 4 stitched notebooks in total — 2 made with Spica Laid Bond Paper and 2 made with Bank Ledger Paper, each offering a distinct writing feel.

  • Spica Laid Bond Paper (Avocado / White) 
    • Size: A6 Variant – 3.3" × 5.7" × 0.2" (8.5 cm × 14.5 cm × 0.5 cm)
    • Pages: 120
    • Sheet Type: Blank
    • Paper Weight: 48.64 gsm
    • Weight: 1.6 oz (45 g)

  • Bank Ledger Paper (Orange / Gray)  
    • Size: A6 Variant – 3.3" × 5.7" × 0.2" (8.5 cm × 14.5 cm × 0.5 cm)
    • Pages: 88
    • Sheet Type: Blank
    • Paper Weight: 87.94 gsm
    • Weight: 1.6 oz (45 g)

  • Set Dimensions:
    • 3.3" × 5.8" × 1.2" (8.5 cm × 14.7 cm × 3.0 cm)
    • Weight: 7.1 oz (200 g)
    • Brand: Takeo

TAKEO: More Than Just Paper

Founded in 1899 as a small paper shop in Kyobashi, Tokyo, TAKEO later moved to Kanda and has spent more than a century refining the expressive power of paper in a neighborhood of editors and printers. TAKEO sees paper not as a mere material but as an experience that begins the moment it is held. The warmth against the hand, the way light passes through a sheet, the sound when a page turns — the company has quietly explored why paper stays in our memory.

This approach comes to life at the Mihoncho Main Store (Paper Sample Gallery) in Kanda, Nishikicho. Visitors can pick up sheets, hold them to the light, stack and flip them, and check every nuance before they buy. You can feel the shades of white, the shadows of embossing, and the character of ink on a surface. Rather than simply selling paper as a tool, TAKEO creates a place where you can feel it first and choose with confidence. That commitment sits at the company’s core.

Its technical foundation is equally solid. TAKEO understands paper-making design, surface finishing, the reproducibility of color and texture, and the expressions that printing, processing, and binding can bring, then links these insights to the work of designers and production teams. This is why the company has supported choices where paper leads the story, from a single business card to book covers, packaging, and everyday stationery. For people who love paper, TAKEO is a trusted guide that helps you begin not with what to use, but with how it should feel and what it should communicate.

Dressco stitched Japanese notebook set of four presented in an Alezan book case, showing the case design.
Dressco Stitched Notebook Set of 4 with Alezan Book Case Sale price$38.00 USD

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