Thin Wood Sheet Message Card

Crafted from finely shaved Akamatsu wood, this set of wooden writing sheets brings a gentle touch of nature to your correspondence. Each set includes ten sheets with soft wood grain and a natural fragrance. Three sheets feature a bear illustration, three sheets feature a ptarmigan, and the remaining four sheets are plain for versatile use. Whether you are writing a heartfelt note or adding a warm message to a gift, these wooden sheets offer a meaningful and calming way to express your thoughts.

Kyogi is a traditional Japanese material created by shaving wood into thin, paper-like sheets. It was originally used as a surface for writing Buddhist sutras, which led to the name “Kyogi.” Over centuries, Japanese artisans refined the technique and brought Kyogi into everyday life as a natural wrapping and writing material. This writing set carries that heritage while offering a modern and eco-friendly way to enjoy wooden stationery.

Compared to the notebooks, loose leaf paper, and memo pads in the same series, these sheets are shaved slightly thicker to provide a stable surface for writing. Since they are made from natural wood, some inks may bleed or show through. For the best writing experience, we recommend using pencils or ballpoint pens, or simply embracing the organic texture and ink behavior as part of the charm of Kyogi.

As with all natural materials, the sheets may warp or deepen in color over time. These gentle changes reflect the living character of the wood and add warmth to each message you write.

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Details

• Size: 3.15" × 6.7" (8.0 cm × 17.0 cm)
• Thickness: 0.35 mm
• Number of sheets: 10
• Weight:  oz ( g) 
• Material: Natural Wood (Japanese Red Pine)

• Brand: Shiki bun

Coexistence with the Forest of Shiki Bun

In the Ina Valley, located in Nagano Prefecture in Japan, a company called Yamatowa supports coexistence with forests. Once, people were closely involved with forests and received many blessings from them. However, as lifestyles changed and forests were left untended, overgrown and dark forests increased. Untrimmed branches and leaves block sunlight, damaging the health and ecosystem of the forest.

Yamatowa believes that although it's difficult to return to the old ways of living, it's possible to bring living closer to forests again and increase the number of healthy and bright forests that are well-maintained, as in the past. They think that using Japanese wood appropriately in daily life will lead to forest conservation, and with this in mind, they launched a brand called Shiki.

To realize their vision, they use Akamatsu pine from the Ina Valley, and skilled woodworkers create products including notebooks and other wooden products.