When I arrived at the huge stationary floor, I was overwhelmed and I didn't know where I was going to start looking. But the first thing that caught my attention were there notebooks on a shelf at my eye level, and I ended up being interested enough to stay in that spot and purchase it. I didn't even bother to look at other options in the notebook section.
It's kind of ridiculous. This size cost over 700 yen. (There is a smaller one which is about 4xx yen.) I wouldn't have bought it if I didn't have an excuse to be buying a notebook (which I happened to have today, and also an extra excuse to buy an extra nice one.) However, over the years I've learned that being picky about what kind of notebook you use is very important in terms of how motivated you will be to fill it up. And sometimes, pricey notebooks can be really motivational.
I think the same goes with any stationary or other items in your everyday life. Some items just give you a little boost when you pull it out to use it. It can make you feel posh. And you know, this blog is validates these small boosts.
Anyway, it's STONE PAPER. It should cost more. The paper is very silky, and it's supposed to be more durable and water-resistant than regular paper. The feel of the paper really makes you think of stone—for me it reminds me of the smooth stones you use for lithograph printing. The smell of the paper is a smell I've smelt before.
Now I'm wondering: if it's stone paper, is it saving trees, and is therefore an eco-product...?
The binding is just a simple, white-on-white saddle stitch. Beautiful.
When I open it up very preciously, I find more details about this notebook.
The inside covers are patterned, and the first page has this kind of format.
The back cover was what I completely missed when looking at the sample in the store. It has a folder type of function where you can slip stuff in, which is a great bonus.
The inside paper is lined like this.
These photos don't communicate the feel of the paper and the overall notebook at all. If your'e interested, I hope you actually encounter this notebook in person.
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