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Maruman Zuan Ring Bound Sketchbook

Sale price$6.00 USD
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A sketchbook designed for ideas that need space to grow.

The Maruman Zuan Ring Bound Sketchbook is a long-standing favorite in Japan, trusted by artists, designers, and anyone who enjoys drawing freely on quality paper. Its simple, timeless design reflects Maruman’s belief that good paper should quietly support creativity without getting in the way.

In Japan, the Zuan sketchbook is considered a true classic and is widely recognized as a Japanese sketchbook used in art classes, creative studios, and everyday arts and crafts. For decades, it has been a familiar and trusted choice for students, artists, and professionals who value reliable paper for drawing, sketching, and visual thinking.

Inside, you’ll find Maruman’s original MPS-D drawing paper, developed in Japan specifically for sketching and visual thinking. The surface has a well-balanced texture that feels smooth yet controlled, making it comfortable for pencils, pens, and light ink work. Lines stay clear, and the paper feels stable and reassuring as you draw, sketch, or explore ideas.

The ring-bound format allows the sketchbook to open flat and stay open while you work, which is especially helpful when sketching at a desk or working on the go. Whether you’re capturing quick ideas, practicing illustration, or enjoying arts and crafts as part of your daily routine, this sketchbook is designed to be used naturally and often.

Quietly dependable and thoughtfully made, the Zuan sketchbook is a classic Japanese sketchbook for anyone who values paper as an essential part of their creative process.

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

Details

  • Size: B5 / B6
  • Sheets: 24 sheets
  • Sheet Type: Blank
  • Paper Type: MPS-D Drawing Paper
  • Paper Weight: 126.5 gsm
  • Weight:
    B5 - 5.9 oz (167 g)
    B6 - 3.0 oz (85 g)
    Postcard - 4.1 oz (115 g)
  • Brand: Maruman

Maruman: A Century of Paper for People Who Love to Write

Maruman began in 1920 in the Kanda district of Tokyo, making sketchbooks for schoolchildren who needed good paper to draw on freely. From those early days, the company has focused on a simple idea: if the paper is better, the experience of drawing and writing becomes more enjoyable. Iconic products like the classic “ZuAN” sketchbook and spiral notebooks grew out of this belief and quietly supported Japan’s creative culture for generations.

At the heart of Maruman’s work today is its original MPS (Maruman Paper Series). This family of papers is designed in Japan for specific purposes, including smooth, reliable writing paper that works beautifully with fountain pens, ballpoint pens, and pencils. These papers are carefully balanced to feel smooth without being slippery, to resist feathering and show-through, and to stay bright and durable over time. It is the kind of “invisible quality” you only notice after many pages of notes and sketches.

The Mnemosyne line of business notebooks is one of the best-known examples of Maruman’s philosophy. Its clean black covers, thoughtful formats, and high-quality writing paper are all created to help you capture ideas, structure your thoughts, and return to them later with clarity. For us at Komorebi Stationery, Maruman is not just a famous brand. It is a maker that has spent more than 100 years standing behind the scenes, supporting people who think, learn, and create with pen and paper every day.
A Maruman Japanese sketchbook with yellow and black ring-bound cover on a table, with a blue crayon for arts and crafts.
Maruman Zuan Ring Bound Sketchbook Sale price$6.00 USD

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