Summary A softcover paperback size-proportioned notebook designed to stay out of your way. The MD Notebook B6 Slim combines smooth MD Paper, a flexible lay-flat binding, and four interior options to match how you write—whether that’s structured notes, free-form pages, or a mix of both. Product Story The MD Notebook is built around a simple idea: writing comes first. Instead of adding layers, MIDORI removed them. There is no hard cover—only MD Paper used consistently from the first page to the last, including the cover and endpapers. The result feels cohesive in hand and quiet on the desk. The thread-stitched binding, reinforced with a visible cheesecloth spine, allows the notebook to open fully flat without forcing it. You can write across a spread or rest your hand anywhere on the page without resistance. This becomes noticeable over time, especially in a slim format like B6, where proportion and balance matter. MD Paper has been refined since the 1960s to handle ink with control. Lines remain sharp, with minimal bleed-through or feathering, even with wetter pens. It’s a surface that supports writing rather than influencing it. The notebook arrives wrapped in glassine paper to protect it. Some keep it on, others remove it—the design allows for both. Over time, the notebook takes on the character of how you use it, more like a book than a disposable pad. What makes this special? ✓ Consistent MD Paper construction Pages, cover, and endpapers share the same writing surface ✓ Fountain pen friendlyHandles ink cleanly with minimal bleed-through and feathering ✓ True lay-flat bindingThread stitching allows the notebook to open effortlessly to 180° ✓ Four interior formats Blank, lined (7 mm), grid (5 mm), or dot grid (5 mm) ✓ B6 Slim proportions Narrow, paperback size format that carries easily and writes comfortably ✓ Subtle functional details Ribbon marker and index stickers for simple organization Product Details Brand: MIDORI Collection: MD Notebook Design: Minimalist exposed binding Format: Notebook (Softcover) Size: 6.9 x 4.1 Inch (175 x 105 mm) – B6 Slim Page Count: 176 pages Interior: Blank / Lined (7 mm) / Grid (5 mm) / Dot Grid (5 mm) Paper Weight: 80 gsm Line Spacing: 7 mm (lined) / 5 mm (grid & dot) Binding: Thread-stitched with cheesecloth spine Closure: None Ribbon Marker: Yes Cover: Softcover (MD Paper with removable glassine wrap) Materials: MD Paper (paper) Sustainability: Acid-free, pH neutral, recyclable paper Weight: 0.34 lb (153 g) Country of Origin: Japan EAN GTIN: 4902805153812 (lined) 4902805153805 (blank) 4902805153836 (dot-grid) 4902805153829(grid) Looking for extra protection for your MD Notebook? MD Paper makes covers in leather, clear plastic and Cordoba paper
