Nombre Notebook N / nouto

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Design

Details

  • Size: A5 (210 × 148 mm)
  • Thickness: 9 mm
  • Binding: Codex (thread sewn), opens 180 degrees flat
  • Paper: Seibundo paper (thin, notebook-exclusive, slip-resistant)
  • Ruling: Dotted 5 mm grid
  • Page numbers: Printed on each page
  • Cover: Bi-colored front and back
  • Packaging: Individual
  • Made in Japan

Behind the Design

The Nombre Notebook N started as a crowdfunding project with a specific brief: a bullet-journal-ready notebook with codex binding, produced by a bookbinding factory that has been operating for over 109 years. The word "nombre" is Spanish and French for "number," a direct reference to the printed page numbers that run through every spread.

The binding method is what sets it apart. Codex binding uses thread-sewn signatures to allow the book to open completely flat at 180 degrees, without the spine cracking or pages pulling away from the gutter. The paper inside is Seibundo paper, a thin stock made exclusively for notebooks, chosen for its resistance to slipping out of the binding over time.

The 5 mm dot grid was chosen to maximize layout freedom while still providing enough structure for indexing, task tracking, and freeform note-taking. Several editions feature cover artwork by independent illustrators, including nekoneko, nocco., and omitment, each bringing a distinct visual identity to the same underlying notebook structure.

A flat-opening codex-bound notebook built by a bookbinding factory with over 109 years of experience. Page numbers are printed on every page, which makes it a natural fit for bullet journaling, and the bi-color covers come in a range of combinations, including illustrated editions by independent artists.

Packaging That Reflects Our Values

Every order is carefully packaged to reflect our commitment to quality, presentation, and sustainable choices. Complete with complimentary touches, orders also include custom-designed furoshiki and an original, seasonal postcard.

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