HOBONICHITecho Cousin Book [Japanese/A5/Daily Weekly Monthly Planner/Apr 2024 Start/Mon Start]

The main draw of the hobonichi planners are the paper quality and the lay flat feature, for me. I am a paper snob, no matter how nice a planner/notebook is, if the paper quality is horrible and scratchy it’s never going to work out.I have used this planner everyday since I have gotten it, about two months now. And that is a long time for me. I have not grown tired of it. And am planning to get another one for the next year.

I watched numerous videos on the Hobonichi Spring in Japanese version, so I knew what I was getting. It comes in a paper wrapper which helps protect it during shipping - I think we all know how little care Amazon takes when shipping books. Great paper and will open perfectly flat with just a little coaxing. Perfumed?.... it has a very slight scent. Not unpleasant, but I can't place it.I chose the Japanese version so I wouldn't have to deal with the "inspirational" quotes at the bottom. Those would annoy me. As they are, in Kanji (?) I can't read them - so, good. Otherwise, enough of the layout is in English that the user won't get lost anywhere. This planner is functional and practical. Yes, spendy! That I wish wasn't so. It is what it is with fancy planners.

I absolutely love this planner/journal! Ever since I received it, I’ve been using it everyday. I wished I bought it sooner! I received my shipment on time, which is a plus. The seller also reached out to see if I’m enjoying my planner, which in my eyes is excellent customer service.

I think everybody knows that a Hobonichi is incredible….. but in case you didn’t, it is. The paper is just the best. There’s nothing like it. Takes every kind of ink and great with fountain, pens and markers. I use every section for something specific so I do use the daily and the weekly and the monthly and the yearly. there’s nothing like finishing a couple of weeks and then flipping the pages and listening to that soft crinkle of the Tomoe River paper !!!

Exactly what I was looking for. I follow TCMC and I love her designs. Little on the pricey side if you're not looking to spend much