Midori MD Letter Pad

The Midori MD Message Letter Pad is a vertical ruled writing pad built around the same cream MD PAPER that the brand developed in-house for honest fountain pen feedback. It sits in the MD PRODUCT line whose idea is that pausing moves you forward, where a little blank space is treated as room to think rather than something to fill. The pad is sized for short, deliberate notes and brief letters, with the ruling set vertically so a few measured lines carry more weight than a full page would.

What fountain pen writers notice first is the surface. MD PAPER has a subtle matte finish that gives gentle nib feedback, not the glassy slickness of coated stocks and not the dry scratch of cheap copy paper. Wet ink generally stays where you put it, with minimal feathering and limited show-through, so a broad nib laying down a saturated line reads cleanly rather than spidering at the edges. The warm cream tone softens the contrast against dark ink, which is easier on the eyes than stark white and tends to flatter the shading and sheen of blues, teals, and browns.

At roughly 3.1 by 6.7 inches the pad is pocket and bag friendly, and the soft grey vertical lines keep handwriting front and centre without stamping a loud grid over your words. The 50 sheets are top glue-bound, so a finished note tears away from the head of the pad in one clean motion while the remaining stack stays flat and square. Made in Japan by Midori, the pad is designed to pair with the matching MD Envelope, so a written note and its envelope keep a consistent look from desk to mailbox.

If you are building out a Japanese paper kit around it, the same MD paper philosophy runs through Komorebi's wider range of Japanese notebooks, and you can see the full family of Midori notebooks and journals that share this paper character.

Details

• Size: 3.1" × 6.7" × 0.3" (8 cm × 17 cm × 0.7 cm)
• Sheets: 50
• Sheet Type: Vertical ruled, soft grey lines
• Paper Type: MD Paper Cream
• Binding: Top glue-bound (pad-bound)
  
• Weight: 2.4 oz (68 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.