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RO-BIKI NOTE Texture Series Ginnezu gray wax-coated notebook front cover with band label by Yamamoto Paper Japan
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RO-BIKI NOTE Ginnezu gray notebook opened to blank cream Solist paper pages for fountain pen writing
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RO-BIKI Ginnezu Gray Notebook - Blank

Sale price$13.00 USD

A Japanese notebook colored by one of Edo's most refined grays. The RO-BIKI NOTE by Yamamoto Paper is one of the most acclaimed Japanese stationery series among fountain pen enthusiasts worldwide, known for its distinctive waxed covers and exceptional paper quality.

The cover features Yamamoto Paper's signature rōbiki (wax-coating) technique: kraft paper infused with heated paraffin wax, giving it a soft sheen, gentle water resistance, and a tactile warmth unlike any other notebook. The Texture Series takes this further. Before waxing, the surface is embossed with fine patterns, so the wax settles differently across raised and recessed areas, creating a subtle, organic interplay of matte and translucent tones you can see and feel. Over time, the cover develops a unique patina, becoming distinctly yours with use.

The name "Gin-nezu" (銀鼠) is a traditional Japanese color, combining "gin" (silver) and "nezu" (the gray of a mouse's fur). Formerly called "Suzu-iro" (錫色, the color of tin), it is a cool, luminous gray with a faint silvery quality. During the Edo period (1603–1868), sumptuary laws restricted commoners to wearing only browns, grays, and indigo. Rather than accept drabness, Edo townspeople developed an extraordinary range of subtle gray tones. This pursuit of quiet refinement within constraint is the essence of "iki" (粋), the Edo aesthetic of understated elegance.

Inside, the notebook uses Solist paper, a woodfree stock with a warm cream tone and gentle tooth. Fountain pen inks absorb cleanly with minimal feathering or bleed-through, and the uncoated surface brings out depth and richness in ink colors.

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

Details

  • Size: 3.6" × 8.3" (9.1 × 21 cm)
  • Pages: 60
  • Sheet Type: Blank
  • 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 NOTE Texture Series Ginnezu gray wax-coated notebook front cover with band label by Yamamoto Paper Japan
RO-BIKI Ginnezu Gray Notebook - Blank Sale price$13.00 USD

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