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This ballpoint pen measures 11mm in diameter and 99mm in height, with its tip changed to brass. Filled with black ink, it is used for taking notes or keeping records.

  1. Tip renewed in brass

    The tip of the pen has been newly renewed with brass material.

  2. Dimensions of 11mm in diameter and 99mm in height

    The ballpoint pen dimensions are 11mm in diameter and 99mm in height.

  3. Black ink

    The color of the ink inside is black.

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What is the difference between regular MD paper and MD paper cotton?

Regular MD paper has a specification of 80g/㎡, and MD paper cotton is a 75g/㎡ paper blended with 20% cotton pulp.

The basic paper is 80g/㎡, and the cotton paper is 75g/㎡. The basic MD PAPER of MD PAPER PRODUCTS has a basis weight of 80g/㎡. On the other hand, MD PAPER COTTON is a 75g/㎡ specification completed by blending 20% cotton pulp with MD paper.

MD Notebook - A7 Dot Grid
MD Paper Pad Cotton - A5
MD Notebook - A7 Dot Grid

This is a Smyth-sewn notebook bound by sewing the spines of 16-page folded paper bundles with thread. It opens completely flat at 180 degrees to the surface, allowing both pages to lie flat facing you. Taking MD Paper, which began in the 1960s, as the brand's starting point, it holds this paper.

  1. 180-degree lay-flat structure

    The notebook opens completely flat at 180 degrees and lies flat on the surface.

  2. Thread-stitched Smyth sewing

    It uses a Smyth-sewn binding method in which the spines of 16-page folded paper bundles are stitched together with thread.

  3. Paper that began in the 1960s

    A single sheet of MD Paper, born in the 1960s, serves as the starting point of the brand.

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TRAVELER'S COMPANY トラベラーズカンパニーOMISETC-3

Why are both Japan and Thailand listed together in the country of origin labeling?

This is because TRAVELER'S notebook's outer leather cover is made in Thailand and the inner paper refill notebook is made in Japan.

When looking at the product packaging or detailed information, you will encounter two country names in the country of origin labeling. It takes the form of adding "Leather: Thailand" in parentheses next to the country name "Japan."

TRAVELER'S notebook Regular Size (Black)
TRAVELER'S notebook Passport Size (Camel)

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Is the translucent paper cover wrapped around the MD Notebook meant to be left on while using it?

The glassine paper included as a standard component is a cover meant to be kept on while in use, and covers designed to prevent dirt and grime are offered separately.

On the outside, it is just a sheet of crisp paper, but the notebook inside is the thread-stitched body itself without a thick outer cover.

MD Notebook - A7 Dot Grid
MD Notebook - A7 Dot Grid

TRAVELER'S COMPANY トラベラーズカンパニーOMISETC-2

What kind of paper is the 'impregnated paper' mentioned in the craft file description?

Impregnated paper is paper processed to be tough and durable by having resin components permeate the paper fibers, characterized by not tearing easily even when items are frequently inserted and removed.

Impregnated paper refers to processed paper made by having components such as resin deeply permeate into the interior of paper fibers during the manufacturing process. By undergoing a method of soaking in a liquid substance and curing it, the bonds between fibers become strong, giving it the characteristic of being tougher than ordinary paper and holding up well against moisture or friction.

TRAVELER'S notebook Refill - Kraft File (Regular)

This is a fountain pen with a plastic body and an M-width steel nib. The grip section is made transparent so you can check the ink cartridge status and remaining level as you write. It is lightweight at approximately 15g and includes one black ink cartridge.

  1. Transparent grip

    Because the grip section is transparent, you can immediately check the ink cartridge connection status and the remaining ink level.

  2. Steel nib and lightweight body

    Equipped with a medium-width M size steel nib, it is made of a plastic body and weighs approximately 15g.

  3. Black cartridge included

    Composed of one pen body and one black ink cartridge, it can be assembled and used immediately after opening.

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TRAVELER'S COMPANY トラベラーズカンパニーOMISETC-1

How do the inner page layouts differ between the two types of weekly free diary refills for Traveler's notebook Original?

The vertical type features vertical columns divided by time slots for each day, while the memo-combined type features a week's schedule on the left side alongside 4x4mm grid memo paper on the right side.

One divides time vertically, while the other places a generous grid memo next to the schedule. Both types of Original diary refills from TRAVELER'S COMPANY do not have dates pre-printed, so they can be used starting from any desired point in time, and they are identical in that they both contain 64 pages, which is 28 weeks' worth, or about 6 months. However, the roles of the layouts you face when opening the inner pages are completely different.

TRAVELER'S notebook Refill - Weekly Free+memo Diary (Original)
TRAVELER'S notebook Refill - Weekly Free Vertical Diary (Regular)

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What kind of method is the flexible binding (semi-hardcover binding) mentioned in the MD notebook description?

It is a method where bundles of paper are stitched and bound with thread and wrapped with a flexible cover, helping it open completely flat at 180 degrees without catching.

Flexible binding is a method of finishing by wrapping a soft cover around the book block stitched with thread instead of thick cardboard. Unlike general perfect binding, which hardens the paper spine only with glue, a thread-bound book moves flexibly at its folded sections, so it does not easily tear apart and opens wide.

MD Notebook - A7 Dot Grid
MD Notebook - A7 Dot Grid