
MONOKAKI Ruled Notebook - Semi-B5
The Monokaki Semi-B5 Notebook is the most spacious lined notebook in the Monokaki series, offering generous 9mm gray ruling that suits fountain pen users and anyone who prefers a bolder, open writing style. Crafted by Asakusa Masuya with over 140 years of Japanese paper making tradition, it features 160 cream-colored pages that resist feathering and bleed-through, ensuring a smooth, satisfying writing experience. The durable thread-bound construction allows the notebook to open fully flat, complemented by thick endpapers that provide structure and longevity. Finished with a washi paper cover showcasing Ryo Takagi’s intricate paper-cut artwork, the N1 blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with practical everyday functionality. Inspired by “monogaki,” meaning writer in Japanese, this notebook offers a refined, generous space for thoughts, notes, and creativity.
- Size: Semi-B5 (257 × 175 mm)
- 9mm gray ruling (24 lines per page)
- 160 pages
- Cream paper, best fountain-pen friendly
- Thread-bound binding, opens flat
- Thick, durable endpapers
- Washi paper cover featuring Ryo Takagi’s paper-cut design
- Ideal for spacious writing, notes, journaling, and creative work
- Made in Japan
Original: $2,995.67
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The Monokaki Semi-B5 Notebook is the most spacious lined notebook in the Monokaki series, offering generous 9mm gray ruling that suits fountain pen users and anyone who prefers a bolder, open writing style. Crafted by Asakusa Masuya with over 140 years of Japanese paper making tradition, it features 160 cream-colored pages that resist feathering and bleed-through, ensuring a smooth, satisfying writing experience. The durable thread-bound construction allows the notebook to open fully flat, complemented by thick endpapers that provide structure and longevity. Finished with a washi paper cover showcasing Ryo Takagi’s intricate paper-cut artwork, the N1 blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with practical everyday functionality. Inspired by “monogaki,” meaning writer in Japanese, this notebook offers a refined, generous space for thoughts, notes, and creativity.
- Size: Semi-B5 (257 × 175 mm)
- 9mm gray ruling (24 lines per page)
- 160 pages
- Cream paper, best fountain-pen friendly
- Thread-bound binding, opens flat
- Thick, durable endpapers
- Washi paper cover featuring Ryo Takagi’s paper-cut design
- Ideal for spacious writing, notes, journaling, and creative work
- Made in Japan



















