Wooden Page Softcover Notebook A6

Once you open the cover of the Wooden Page Softcover Notebook, you’ll find pages made from thinly shaved and dried wood, known as “Kyogi” (経木). The wood’s texture and grain patterns bring a serene feeling every time you open the notebook.

Kyogi has an interesting history in Japan. About 1500 years ago, when Buddhism was introduced, paper was rare and precious. Monks at that time wrote sutras on thin wood as part of their training.

The technology back then couldn’t shave wood as thinly as today. The manufacturer, Yamatowa, welcomed skilled artisans to develop the technique. They succeeded in commercializing this unique Japanese notebook.

Since it’s made of 100% wood, ink may bleed or transfer easily. If that concerns you, I recommend using a pencil or ballpoint pen. Sketching with colored pencils on the wood is also a great idea.

Alternatively, you can embrace the ink bleed as a natural feature of the wood. Enjoy it as part of the notebook’s unique charm.

Wood may warp due to humidity. It may also change color over time as it ages. Please enjoy these natural changes as part of your notebook’s journey.

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Details

• Size: A6 - 4.1" × 5.8" (10.5 cm × 14.8 cm)
• Sheet Type: Blank
• Weight: 3.5 oz (100 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.