MidoriMD A5 Grid Notebook (Pack of 2)

I've been browsing for notebooks for my college courses for awhile, and I came across the Midori MD notebook a few weeks ago by accident. I think I instantly fell in love. This past year I've been getting more into bullet journaling and improving my studying habits by actively taking the time to enjoy my stationary supplies. I think this notebook blows everything else out of the water.There are tons of options for notebooks and journals out there; so don't get me wrong, you might not find this to be your cup of tea. The A5 is relatively small, not necessarily ideal for those who would prefer more space for writing in their professional or personal lives. However, what it lacks in size and thickness, it makes up for in craftsmanship.The MD feels so amazing to hold. Smooth and nicely weighted. Not to mention the best feature of all: the binding that allows it to lay flat. PRAISE the creators of this notebook! This would be perfect for sketching out in the field or for those with an artistic side if you choose the blank version of the notebook. As an engineering student, I prefer the grid version. However, my artistic side is tempted to indulge in the blank version as well.If you are taking any language courses, particularly Asian languages like Mandarin and Japanese, this would be excellent for writing characters and practicing your calligraphy. In fact, I think it was intended for Japanese kanji script.This might not be as cheap as other notebooks, but I love how unique it is. I was willing to pay a little more for something that I had a gut feeling would be crafted nicely and be most efficient at getting me to actually write and pay attention to my notes!I plan on updating this review in a few weeks to give my full opinion, but so far I am impressed. If you're looking for something different from the cheap plastic notebooks you've been using all your life, give this a shot. You might really enjoy it.

Perfect size for my bullet journal, great quality paper, love the grid, love the smell, love Midori!

The pages are thick enough to handle wet ink and brush pens without soaking through to the other side, but NOT something as heavy as a sharpie. Tip if you insist on using sharpies: put a bit of washi tape and write on top of the tape; 100% will not soak through. The grid lines are a pleasing light blue that helps keeps my writing in line and doesn't stand out strongly. Overall a great book to start with slapping stickers and washi tape all over.

I've been using this notebook as my bullet journal for 5-6 years.. they are Amazing! Perfect size, good paper, doesn't disappoint

Great notebooks. I bought the 2 pack set. Price is even better. Please give a try to these great notebooks! The size is about right for me. I have an A4 notebook for work related and I use this small A5 for to-do list and some more personal writings. Midori claims that the lack of cover is because they think that the notebook is perfect as it is. I agree BUT at the same time, I am affraid that if you do not buy a cover, will be dirty very soon so I bought a clear cover (not shown on picture). A5 size is 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in).

These notebooks are simply brilliant and the quality is amazing.Pro's:-The paper is thick enough so that fountain or ink pens do not bleed through.-The paper quality and texture is excellent--no bleeding around the edges or blotching when writing with fountain pens or ink.-Consistent quality--I've ordered 6 of these so far and they are always consistently amazing.-Spine is incredible--folds nice and flat to make writing easy.Con's:--Price is a little steep but I still think it's fair for the quality.

I bought this last year because I wanted to do a handwritten planner with a style that I like. And it's cheaper! It's has a great paper quality. I also love the addition of the ribbonI haven't tried it with a fountain pain but it shadows with fineliners.Going to buy another set once my second one is used up for my 2022 planner :)

うーー〜ん万年筆用のノートとして購入し、何ページが書き進めてきたのですが、、万年筆にとっては、あまり良い紙とは思えません。およそ1日に見開き1ページを書いていました。左のページは順調に書けるのですが、右のページになるとインクがかすれ始め、最後には書けなくなってしまいます。手持ちの万年筆をいろいろと替えてみても同じ結果に。持っていないメーカーの万年筆や粘度の低いインクを購入してまでも試そうとは思えず、少し悩みながらも書き進めていました。ある時、メーカーのホームページをチェックしていたところ、このノートの紙質は研究を重ねた結果生まれた、ような文句が目につきました。これが本当であればと思い、このホームページにある相談窓口アドレスへ上記の状況を伝え、お考えを拝聴しようとメールを送りましたが、1ヶ月経過しても何ら返答がありませんでした。おそらく、万年筆を使用するのであれば、インクがドバドバ出るフローの特別良いもの、又は、海外産の中字以上のものであれば大丈夫かと思います(字は大きく書くことになりますが、、) 。ノート自体は、少し青みがある紙質で、ライフのノーブルノートを温白色とすると、このノートは蛍光色という感じです。厚みも適度にあり裏写りもなく、製本もしっかりとしていて、開き勝手も良い書きやすいノートかと思います。しかし、このメーカー業者の姿勢もよく分かりましたので、私には合わなかったと言うことで使用断念です。ご参考まで。

I absolutely adore this. I used it for art journal book. I use any art materials such as watercolour, ink, pen, pencils and it didn’t bleed very much. The papers are very light&soft and yet it doesn’t bleed through very much! :) I would order it again when I finished with my first one! I would recommend it for using mainly writing.

Love love love this product!! I use it for my kpop journaling and it’s amazing. Some pens do ghost through however they don’t bleed through. They also sent it along with a super cute origami crane 🥺 Will definitely repurchase whenever I finish this one

I've gone through a few brands, particularly the ones recommended by people who obsess over notebooks, and this is definitely the winner for me. The last 4 or 5 have been this type and I'm not at all tempted to change.

The book is good quality and I’m very happy with it. But for some reason I first received it on the 27th instead of the last date 5th, but that could be the shipping company.