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HOBONICHI TECHO 2018

    LeatherTS 2018 - ButlerA5 Size (fits Cousin)

    This cover is part of the TS series, a collection of covers produced in collaboration with graphic designer Taku Satoh, who also designed the Techo book. The 2018 cover exudes poise, not least due to its use of Butler, a choice cow leather.

    Butler is a strikingly textured leather fabricated by vegetable tanning of raw hides originating in North America. This classical method, based on the slow passage of time, gives the leather its dramatic look and refined grain. The more you use this naturally made cover, the more it acquires a character of its own.



    Whatever age or gender you may be, this wrinkled, nuanced black leather is sure to give you another dimension. Enjoy the rich history and the craftsmanship infused in the cover.



    Each cover is one of a kind, with considerable variance in the surface pattern. Delight in the dynamic patterns, each uniquely different in size and depth.

    About Taku Satoh

    Graphic Designer
    Graduated from Tokyo University of The Arts in 1979, majoring in design, and completed his master’s degree in 1981.
    Joined Dentsu, Inc. before establishing the Taku Satoh Design Office in 1984.
    Created product designs and brandingfor Oishii Gyunyu Milk, Lotte XYLITOL Gum, and much more.
    Currently active across a broad spectrum of projects, including general direction for NHK Educational TV’s “Design-Ah” series and art direction for “Nihongo de Asobo.”
    Current director ofdesign museum 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in Tokyo.



    Taku Sato Design Office Website

    PriceJPY30,780JPY30,780JPY31,190JPY27,000(incl. tax, excl. shipping)

    LanguageJapaneseJapaneseJapaneseN/A
    SizeA5 (148 mm x 210 mm / 5.8" x 8.3")A5 (148 mm x 210 mm / 5.8" x 8.3")A5 (148 mm x 210 mm / 5.8" x 8.3")N/A
    DatesApril - March 2019January - December 2018January - June / July - December 2018 (2-book set)N/A
    CalendarsStarting on MondayStarting on MondayStarting on MondayN/A
    Shipping Date1-3 business days1-3 business days1-3 business days1-3 business days
    International ShippingAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
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    Specifications

    Cover
    SizeA5 size
    W: 165 x H: 230 x T: 22 mm / W: 6.5" x H: 9.1" x T: 0.9"
    *Excluding pen holders
    *Specifications may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 175 g
    Main materialCow leather
    Book (Cousin / Japanese / April Start)
    SizeA5 size

    W: 148 x H: 210 x T: 17 mm / W: 5.8" x H: 8.3" x T: 0.7"

    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 482 g
    Pages544 pages
    BindingStitch-binding
    Paper TypeThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    Yearly Calendar2017, 2018, 2019
    Yearly IndexApr. 2018 - Mar. 2019 (4 pages)
    Monthly CalendarFeb. 2018 - May 2019 (32 pages)
    Daily PageApr. 1, 2018 - Mar. 31, 2019 (378 pages)
    *A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
    *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
    *All daily pages include Daily Quotes.
    Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
    Weekly CalendarMar. 26, 2018 - Mar. 31, 2019 (106 pages)
    Memo Pages4 pages
    Informational PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Addresses (for 8 People) / Personal Notes
    Listed InformationDay of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (Traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms (Japanese) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
    Book (Cousin / Japanese / January Start)
    SizeA5 size

    W: 148 x H: 210 x T: 17 mm / W: 5.8" x H: 8.3" x T: 0.7"

    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 482 g
    Pages544 pages
    BindingStitch-binding
    Paper TypeThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    Yearly Calendar2017, 2018, 2019
    Yearly IndexJan. 2018 - Dec. 2018 (4 pages)
    Monthly CalendarDec. 2017 - Mar. 2019 (32 pages)
    Daily PageJan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018 (379 pages)
    *A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
    *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
    *All daily pages include Daily Quotes.
    Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
    Weekly CalendarJan. 1, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 (106 pages)
    Memo Pages6 pages
    Informational PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Addresses (for 8 People) / Personal Notes
    Listed InformationDay of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (Traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms (Japanese) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
    Book (Cousin Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)
    SizeA5 size x 2 books

    Each Book: W: 148 x H: 210 x T: 10 mm / W: 5.8" x H: 8.3" x T: 0.4"

    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    WeightEach Book: Approx. 278 g
    PagesEach Book: 288 pages
    BindingStitch-binding
    Paper TypeThin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners.
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    Yearly Calendar2017, 2018, 2019
    Yearly IndexBook 1: Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018 (4 pages)
    Book 2: July 2018 - June 2019 (4 pages)
    Monthly CalendarBook 1: Dec. 2017 - July 2018 (16 pages)
    Book 2: June 2018 - Jan. 2019 (16 pages)
    Daily PageBook 1: Jan. 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018 (189 pages)
    *A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
    *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
    *All daily pages include Daily Quotes.

    Book 2: July 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018 (193 pages)
    *Three blank pages are featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
    *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
    *All daily pages include Daily Quotes.
    Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
    Weekly CalendarBook 1: Jan. 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018 (52 pages)
    Book 2: June 25, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 (56 pages)
    Memo PagesBook 1: 10 pages
    Book 2: 2 pages
    Informational PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Favorite Local Japanese Foods / Hobonichi's TK Stretch / Chatting With People Around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Gifts / Age Table / Conversion Table / Useful Links / Addresses (for 8 People) / Personal Notes
    Listed InformationDay of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly and weekly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (Traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms (Japanese) / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)

    Please Read Before You Buy

    In order to provide you with the most satisfaction for your product, we've compiled a list of warnings, potential issues, and tips to keep in mind for this particular product. Please be sure to read this information carefully before placing your order.

    All covers are hand-made and may contain slight variances

    Each and every cover is individually sewn by a factory worker hand-operating a sewing machine. Best efforts are made to ensure consistent sizes and specifications, but there may be slight differences.

    Leather may contain preexisting wrinkles and marks

    In order to allow customers the enjoyment of all-natural leather, the leather is processed in a way that retains its original feel. This may leave imperfections visible on the surface of the cover, such as wrinkles, scratches, stains, or vein marks.
    Depending on the conditions in which the cover is used, natural oils of the leather may emerge and appear as stains. We ask for your understanding for these naturally-occurring characteristics of genuine leather.

    Leather coloring stains

    Dyed leather products tend to leave stains. Please be careful not to allow the leather to adhere or rub against other objects such as clothing or other belongings, especially if the cover is wet from water or sweat from your hands.

    Each leather product has a unique look

    This product uses leather that retains a great deal of unique characteristics. The leather will appear different depending on which area from which it was cut, so your product will not look exactly the same as that pictured on the product page.

    Immediately dry the product if it gets wet

    Immediately dab the product with a dry cloth if it gets wet. Avoid
    drying it with high temperatures, and place it in a well-ventilated
    place in the shade.

    Avoid storing in hot and humid places

    Please avoid storing your cover in hot, humid places or placing it atop other objects for long periods of time as this may result in lower product quality and color stains. Please use caution when storing.

    Sliding no-slip pens into the pen holder

    Pens with rubber, non-slip grips may be difficult to slide into the pen holder.

    Maximum pen width of 13.5mm for pen holder

    The pen holder is designed to perfectly fit the 12.2mm (0.48”) diameter Jetstream pen offered as a free bonus gift with select Japanese-version Hobonichi Web Shop products. Pens with certain shapes and materials may be difficult to pull through the holder. The holder can fit pens up to 13.5mm (0.53”) in diameter.

    Not for use with Cover on Cover

    The PVC plastic of the Cover on Cover contains plasticizer additives which may cause a reaction in the leather dye and affect the color and quality of the leather cover. Please refrain from using the Cover on Cover with this product.

    Color may vary slightly based on viewing screen

    The color of the product may be slightly different in actuality than compared to how it appeared on a computer or smartphone screen.

    Interior of cover may be loose

    The interior of the cover may not be perfectly taut due to limitations during the manufacturing process.

    Leather appearance varies per item

    This product uses leather with unique characteristics that vary depending on where each piece of leather is cut from. The product you receive will look slightly different from the photos on the product page photos, especially the card pockets.

    Staff List

    PhotographerStyled Images: Kosuke Matsuki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
    StylistYutaka Aoki
    ModelIkuo Hiraki
    Special thanksLocation: Bar Lupin
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