The RO-BIKI NOTE features a waxed paper cover that develops character the more you use it. Over time, the surface takes on subtle tanning and light scratches, creating a naturally worn, vintage-like appearance. This Texture Series explores the expressive qualities of paper itself, with embossed patterns pressed into the cover and nuanced tints drawn from carefully controlled raw materials. The waxing process deepens these textures and creates areas of contrast and slight transparency that shift depending on how the light hits the surface.
Inside, the notebook is filled with Solisto paper, compatible with pencils, ballpoint pens, fountain pens, and dip pens. The thread binding, reinforced with glue, allows the book to open fully and fold back 360° without pages loosening over time.
Shu-hua is a traditional light reddish hue referenced in classical literature and historically associated with high rank. Because the colour fades easily, it has often been compared in old waka poetry to the fleeting nature of the human heart. The Shuka Odori dance held each March in Kyoto features costumes in this elegant tone, carrying that sense of refinement into the present day.
60 pages
Paper: Plain Solisto paper
Thread binding with glue
Size: 88 × 125mm ( Passport size)
Made in Japan
