Midori MD Notebook A5 – Plain

The Midori MD Notebook A5 Plain is a quiet celebration of simplicity — a notebook created for those who appreciate the freedom of a completely blank page.

Designed as a gentle companion for writers, artists and thinkers, the MD Notebook follows Midori’s philosophy that the best tools disappear in use. By removing unnecessary decoration, the notebook allows the act of writing to take centre stage.

At its heart is Midori’s celebrated MD PAPER, used not only for the pages but also for the cover and endpapers. Known for its soft, smooth texture and excellent fountain pen compatibility, the paper allows ink to glide effortlessly while maintaining crisp lines and vibrant colour.

The notebook is bound using traditional thread binding, making it durable and allowing it to open completely flat at 180 degrees. This ensures a comfortable writing experience from the very first page to the last, without pages resisting or lifting.

The cover remains pure and uncoated, highlighting the natural character of the paper itself. Each notebook arrives wrapped in glassine paper, reminiscent of classic paperback books. It protects the notebook from dirt while travelling or stored on a desk, though many writers choose to remove it and enjoy the notebook in its pristine state.

A bookmark string runs along the spine, with its colour varying depending on the notebook type, adding a subtle hint of playfulness to the minimalist design. Matching index stickers are included, allowing you to label and organise your notebooks neatly.

With its plain layout, the notebook offers a true blank canvas — ideal for free-form writing, sketches, journalling, diagrams or creative exploration.

Designed with You (and Your Ideas) in Mind