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RO-BIKI Basic Series Notebook – 4.5 mm Grid with Cross Marks

Sale price$10.00 USD

This slim Japanese notebook is part of the RO-BIKI Basic Series, a line of Japanese paper stationery that combines tradition with everyday practicality. The waxed paper cover develops gentle creases and a warm sheen over time, so your notebook reflects your daily journey with character. Inside, smooth cream paper is suitable for pencils, gel pens, and fountain pens, with minimal show-through. The 4.5 mm grid is accented by tiny red cross marks at intervals, giving subtle guidance for layouts, journaling, and diagrams without overwhelming the page.

Unlike standard notebooks, the cross-mark grid offers both structure and freedom, making it an excellent choice for bullet journaling, sketching, or personal layouts. Its travel-friendly size slips easily into bags and opens flat, making it a versatile companion for work, study, and creative projects.

Perfect for

  • Travel journals and compact bullet journaling

  • Habit trackers, schedules, and task lists

  • Sketches, floor plans, or wireframes

  • Fountain pen ink logs and swatches

A thoughtful piece of Japanese paper stationery, this notebook is designed not only to hold your notes but to grow with you over time—an authentic Japanese notebook that blends function, elegance, and tradition.

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

Details

  • Size: 3.6" × 8.3" (9.1 cm × 21 cm)
  • Pages: 60
  • Sheet Type: 4.5 mm Grid with Cross Marks
  • Paper Type: Soliste
    Paper Weight: 65 gsm
  • Weight: 1.8 oz (50 g)
  • Brand: Yamamoto Paper

Yamamoto Paper — Preserving the Joy of Paper for the Future

Based in Sakai, Osaka, Yamamoto Paper was founded in 1972 as a paper specialist. Drawing on decades of experience connecting paper manufacturers with end users, they now design and produce their own original stationery. At the heart of their work is a belief in “sharing the joy and warmth of paper with confidence for generations to come.”

Rather than simply selling beautiful paper, Yamamoto Paper values delivering the full character of each sheet—its writing feel, texture, and the way it changes over time. They are also known as “custodians” of paper culture, reviving legendary papers that have gone out of production and passing them on to the next generation.

What makes Yamamoto Paper especially beloved is their balance of craftsmanship and playfulness. Their Paper Tasting series, for example, lets you sample different types of paper as if you were tasting wine, turning the exploration of paper into a delightful experience. It’s this combination of uncompromising quality and creative spirit that has earned them loyal fans among stationery lovers and fountain pen enthusiasts around the world.

RO-BIKI Basic Series notebook with 4.5mm grid and cross marks displayed flat, showing slate cover and organized pattern
RO-BIKI Basic Series Notebook – 4.5 mm Grid with Cross Marks Sale price$10.00 USD

Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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"This notebook is the perfect size for what i needed. I love the color of the cover, which complements all my stationery items."

Maria (5/5)

Beautiful service, beautiful product, but. . .

"The notepad is terrific. A long narrow page which nicely fits in my jacket pocket. Thick enough to contain plenty of thoughts and work. Thin enough to actually fit sinside the front cover of my Bible, which is one of my main use-cases for these notebooks. The paper is lovely, and there is no showing through when I write with my collection of Sailor F and EF fountain pens. Perfect. So why only 4 stars? My major disappointment was when I ordered 5 of the notebooks I thought I was going to get one of each of the different styles on the promotional photos on the website. Instead I got 5 of the same (brown) edition. Looking back at my invoice there was nothing I can complain they did "wrong". But I wish I could have more intuitively selected and ordered one of each style more easily. As international postage is a substantial contribution to the cost, I have no desire to return for exchange, but will make sure to specifically request the next time I place an order that I would like ONE of EACH."

Peter W. (4/5)

A great and handy little notebook

"I carry around a notebook everywhere I go, This one fits in my breast pocket and is there whenever i need it. The paper takes my fountain pen ink and it holds up to regular use. I love it"

Philip W. (5/5)

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