Midori MD Notebook Cover – Hard (A5 / A5 Square)

The Midori MD Notebook Hard Cover is a rigid Cordoba paper cover that gives an A5 or A5 Square MD Notebook a firm, self-supporting writing surface you can use without a desk. The Cordoba is a waxed eucalyptus paper finished in a warm reddish-brown with a matte, leather-like hand feel. It looks like tanned leather but stays lightweight and resists tearing and scratching through daily carry: a paper cover for a paper notebook, with no branding to interrupt the surface.

What this cover changes is stability. A soft cover lets the pages bounce when you write on your lap or standing with the notebook in one hand, and that bounce is where fountain-pen control falls apart. The hard Cordoba board removes it. With steady backing under the page, the interior MD PAPER does what it does best: at 80 gsm and a warm cream tone, it gives noticeable surface tooth that feeds the nib without catching, so you get real tactile feedback and cleaner letterforms even away from a table.

For wet writers the paper behaves the way the MD line is known for. Everyday nibs lay down ink with zero feathering and no bleed-through, dry times stay quick, and the cream-ivory tone flatters shading inks and saturated colors rather than washing them out the way a stark white can. The notebook inside is thread-stitched with the line's visible cheesecloth mesh tape along the spine, so it opens flat to a full 180 degrees. Made in Japan, the cover and the interior share the same paper-first philosophy. The A5 MD Notebook it fits holds 176 pages (88 sheets), and the A5 Square offers the same MD PAPER in a near-square format that suits sketching, lists, and wider layouts.

Over time the Cordoba creases and softens into a patina that is part of the design rather than wear to avoid. The aged, scrunched character deepens with handling, so a cover carried for a year reads differently from a new one, in the wabi-sabi spirit the MD line draws on. If you want a cover that stays pristine this is worth knowing going in; if you like an object that records its own use, it is the appeal.

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Details

• Size (Closed):
  A5 - 6.2" × 8.5" (15.8 cm × 21.6 cm)
  A5 Square - 6.0" × 6.1" (15.2 cm × 15.5 cm)
• Cover Material: Cordoba (waxed eucalyptus paper)
• Fits: A5 and A5 Square MD Notebook
  
• Weight:
  A5 - 5.4 oz (154 g)
  A5 Square - 3.9 oz (111 g)
• Brand: Midori (MD PRODUCT)

Discover Midori: The Brand Behind the MD Notebook

Midori, founded in 1950 in Japan, began its journey by producing letter paper and envelopes. Now surpassing over 70 years in the industry, it stands as a venerable brand in stationery. The name "Midori," meaning green in Japanese, was inspired by the resilience and vitality of weeds spreading their green leaves in the post-war desolation, symbolizing growth and hope.

With the concept of "adding color to life," Midori has captured the hearts of fans worldwide through its exceptional design and quality. They view the paper as a vital tool for "conveying feelings," dedicating relentless effort to enhance quality. The MD Notebook, a flagship product, is a testament to this pursuit. Developed with an unwavering focus on writing comfort, it offers an exceptionally smooth writing experience.

Today, Midori has become a symbol of Japanese stationery, deeply ingrained in the culture. If you have yet to explore Japanese stationery, Midori's products are a perfect starting point, inviting you to experience a piece of this rich tradition.