mintdesignsZig-Zag (White)A6 size (fits Planner and Original)

    mintdesigns offers fashion items using unique prints and materials that are unforgettable.


    Zig-Zag uses a fabric that is representative of mintdesigns’ challenging approach. The material is created with Medicom Toy, and is used in items such as bags and accessories.



    A non-uniformed, fresh, white colored zig-zag pattern is printed on a cotton canvas. The material is then PVC coated, and is further embossed to add surface texture.



    The smoothness coming from the PVC coexists with the texture coming from the emboss. It’s less likely to get dirty, which is a also a big bonus.









    The pen holders and the charms on the end of the bookmarks are made with natural leather. It will fit to your hand the more you use it, and will change color as it ages.

    *About the stitches in the center of the cover surface

    There has been a change in specifications from the product seen in the 1st-4th image (styled images). The actual product will have stitches in the center of the cover surface. Please see the 5th-9th image for an image of the actual product.



    Due to these stitches,the spine of the cover will stick up when used with thin books such as the 2-book type Avec and the Day-Free.

    *This cover is from the Hobonichi Techo 2021 lineup.

    About mintdesigns

    Fashion brand established in 2001 by Hokuto Katsui and Nao Yagi after they both graduated from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (London).
    The brand’s goal is to establish clothing as a subset of product design, pursuing the possibilities of fashion without adhering to trends.
    The “mint” in “mintdesigns” represents not only the freshness of a mint herb but the idea of being “mint”—brand new, rare, and valuable.

    Staff List

    Photographer
    Styled Images: Jun Imajo / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
    Stylist
    Miki Aizawa (LUCKY STAR)
    Makeup & Hair
    Fusae Tachibana (étrenne)
    Model
    Alice Ikeda (ASOBISYSTEM)
    mintdesignsZig-Zag (White)A6 size (fits Planner and Original)
    • 8,360 - 9,900
    • 7,150

    Normal
    Available
    10

    Compatible
    Techo Books

    • Planner (A6)1 page per day English edition
    • Original (A6)1 page per day
    • Original Avec (A6)1 page per day 6-month book
    • Day-FreeMonthly notebook

    [Planner] Daily Pages (English Version)

    The English-version daily techo with a refined design
    This compact A6 size techo has spacious daily pages and a simple graph-paper design that offers plenty of freedom to draw, paste, and write.
    • Monday-start
    • A6 size
    • Thickness: 14 mm (0.55”)
    • Daily pages
    • Yearly calendar
    • Yearly index
    • Monthly calendar
    • Memo pages

    [Original] Daily Pages

    A classic easy-to-use techo
    This compact A6 size techo has spacious daily pages and a simple graph-paper design that offers plenty of freedom to draw, paste, and write.
    • Monday-start
    • Sunday-start
    • A6 size
    • Thickness: 14 mm (0.55”)
    • Daily pages
    • Yearly calendar
    • Yearly index
    • Monthly calendar
    • Memo pages

    [Original Avec] Daily Pages (2-Book Set)

    Each 6-month daily techo is thin and light for easy carry
    This techo splits the year into two 6-month books, making it easy to carry while keeping the same page design and layout as the standard edition.
    • Monday-start
    • A6 size
    • Thickness: 8 mm (0.3”) each
    • Daily pages
    • Yearly calendar
    • Yearly index
    • Monthly calendar
    • Memo pages

    [Day-Free] Monthly Techo + Notebook

    A monthly notebook with undated pages to write freely
    This techo starts with monthly calendars and ends with undated graph paper pages so you can write whenever you want, and as much as you want.
    • Monday-start
    • A6 size
    • Thickness: 8 mm (0.3”)
    • Monthly calendar
    • Yearly calendar
    • Yearly index
    • Graph paper notebook pages

    Specifications

    Cover
    Size A6 size
    W: 117 x H: 165 x T: 20 mm / W: 4.6" x H: 6.5" x T: 0.8"
    *Excluding pen holders
    *Specifications may vary slightly
    Weight Approx. 157 g
    Main materialExterior: Cotton, PVC, Cow leather
    Interior: Cotton, PVC
    Pen holders / Bookmark charms: Cow leather
    Book (Original Avec / Japanese / July Start /Single 6-Month Book)
    SizeA6 size
    Each Book: W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 8 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.3"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    WeightApprox. 117 g
    LanguageJapanese
    Pages240 pages
    Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size3.7 mm
    *Monthly pages are 3.45 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar2021, 2022, 2023
    Yearly IndexJune 2022 - May 2023 (6 pages)
    Monthly CalendarJune 2022 - Jan. 2023 (16 pages)
    Daily PagesJuly 1 - Dec. 31, 2022 (190 pages)
    *A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
    *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
    *All daily pages include daily quotes.
    Daily QuotesOne per day (Japanese)
    Weekly PagesNot included
    Memo Pages0 page
    Informational PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / Hobonichi Techo Usage Ideas / Stretches for Deep Sleep and Waking Up / Common Snacks around the World / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 people) / Personal Notes
    Listed InformationDay of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Planner / English / January Start)
    Size A6 size
    W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 14 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.6"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    Weight Approx. 200 g
    Language English
    Pages 448 pages
    Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size 4 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar2022, 2023
    Yearly IndexDec. 2021 - Mar. 2023 (8 pages)
    Monthly Calendar Dec. 2021 - Mar. 2023 (32 pages)
    Daily Pages Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2022 (377 pages)
    *A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
    *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
    *Every two-page daily page spread includes one daily quote.
    Daily Quotes One quote per two-page spread (English)
    Weekly Pages Not included
    Memo Pages16 pages
    Informational Pages Important Contacts / International Size Charts / Conversion Table / My 100 / Donburi Rice Bowls / Animal Proverbs and Phrases / Personal Notes
    Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and daily pages) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Original / Japanese / April Start)
    SizeA6 size
    W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 14 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.6"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    Weight Approx. 208 g
    Language Japanese
    Pages 464 pages
    Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm
    *Monthly pages are 3.45 mm
    Start of Week Monday-start week or Sunday-start week
    Yearly Calendar 2021, 2022, 2023
    Yearly Index Feb. 2022 - May. 2023 (8 pages)
    Monthly Calendar Feb. 2022 - May. 2023 (32 pages)
    Daily Pages Apr. 1, 2022 - Mar. 31, 2023 (377 pages)
    *A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
    *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
    *All daily pages include daily quotes.
    Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese)
    Weekly Pages Not included
    Memo Pages 13 pages
    Informational Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / Hobonichi Techo Usage Ideas / Stretches for Deep Sleep and Waking Up / Common Snacks around the World / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 people) / Personal Notes
    Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
    Other See the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Original / Japanese / January Start)
    SizeA6 size
    W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 14 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.6"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    Weight Approx. 208 g
    Language Japanese
    Pages 464 pages
    Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm
    *Monthly pages are 3.45 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week or Sunday-start week
    Yearly Calendar 2021, 2022, 2023
    Yearly IndexDec. 2021 - Mar. 2023 (8 pages)
    Monthly Calendar Dec. 2021 - Mar. 2023 (32 pages)
    Daily Pages Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2022 (377 pages)
    *A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
    *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
    *All daily pages include daily quotes.
    Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese)
    Weekly Pages Not included
    Memo Pages15 pages
    Informational Pages Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / Hobonichi Techo Usage Ideas / Stretches for Deep Sleep and Waking Up / Common Snacks around the World / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 people) / Personal Notes
    Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Original Avec / Japanese / January Start / 2-Book Set)
    Size A6 size x 2 books
    Each Book: W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 8 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.3"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    Weight Each Book: Approx. 117 g
    Language Japanese
    Pages Each Book: 240 pages
    Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm
    *Monthly pages are 3.45 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar 2021, 2022, 2023
    Yearly Index Book 1: Dec. 2021 - Mar. 2023 (8 pages)
    Book 2: June 2022 - May 2023 (6 pages)
    Monthly CalendarBook 1: Dec. 2021 - July 2022 (16 pages)
    Book 2: June 2022 - Jan. 2023 (16 pages)
    Daily Pages Book 1: Jan. 1 - June 30, 2022 (187 pages)
    Book 2: July 1 - Dec. 31, 2022 (190 pages)
    *A blank two-page spread is featured at the very beginning of the book to provide a free area when starting out the book.
    *A page is included at the beginning of each month to help in planning ahead.
    *All daily pages include daily quotes.
    Daily Quotes One per day (Japanese)
    Weekly Pages Not included
    Memo Pages Book 1: 2 page
    Book 2: 0 page
    Informational PagesTime Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Solar Terms / Hobonichi Techo Usage Ideas / Stretches for Deep Sleep and Waking Up / Common Snacks around the World / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 people) / Personal Notes
    Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details
    Book (Day-Free / Japanese / Monthly)
    Size A6 size
    W: 105 x H: 148 x T: 8 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.3"
    *Actual book size may vary slightly
    Weight Approx. 117 g
    Language Japanese
    Pages240 pages (notebook section: 171 pages)
    Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding
    Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm
    *Monthly pages are 3.45 mm
    Start of WeekMonday-start week
    Yearly Calendar 2021, 2022, 2023
    Yearly Index Dec. 2021 - Mar. 2023 (8 pages)
    Monthly Calendar Dec. 2021 - Mar. 2023 (32 pages)
    Weekly Calendar Not Included
    Daily Quotes Included (Japanese)
    Informational PagesGraph Paper /Time Table / Favorites / My 100 / Hobonichi Techo Usage Ideas / Stretches for Deep Sleep and Waking Up / Common Snacks around the World / Solar Terms / Emergency Preparedness / Conversion Chart / Getting the most of Hobonichi / Gifts / Age Table / Addresses (for 6 people) / Personal Notes
    Listed Information Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars) / Old lunar calendar / Rokuyo (traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar) (listed on monthly calendars) / Solar terms / Japanese holidays / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars only include full and new moon)
    OtherSee the Exploring Each Type page for more details

    Please Read Before You Buy

    In order to provide you with the most satisfaction for your product, we've compiled a list of warnings, potential issues, and tips to keep in mind for this particular product. Please be sure to read this information carefully before placing your order.

    Spine of the cover will stick up when used with thin books such as Avec books and the Day-Free

    Due to the stich on the back, the spine of the cover will stick up when used with thin books such as the 2-book type Avec and the Day-Free.

    Actual specifications may vary from listing

    Each item is individually assembled and sewn by hand by a factory worker. Best efforts are made to ensure consistent sizes and specifications, but there may be slight differences.

    Color and print may vary slightly

    This material is first printed or dyed and then later sewn onto the cover. While colors are designed to be consistent, there may be uneven coloring or slight shade variances between covers. This may also happen across a single cover, such as a pocket compared to the rest of the cover. In addition, on rare occasions, there may be small black or white dots visible on the print. This is an unavoidable aspect of the manufacturing process.

    About the cover material (Zig-Zag)

    When putting the cover on the techo book, it may strain the book cover and spine due to the nature of the material of ths cover. When putting the cover on the techo book, please refer to the How to put on and care for your cover page and slowly insert the book. Additionally, the black dots that may be present on the material are part of the characteristics of this cotton material and is unavoidable.

    Do not keep in contact with printed material or vinyl surfaces for extended periods of time

    Letting the product sit against printed material or vinyl surfaces may result in transfers of the print and other damage.

    Pen holders are rigid at first

    The pen holders are rigid at first, making it difficult to insert pens. You can speed up the breaking-in process by rolling the pen holders in your hand.

    Pen holder fits pens up to 13.5 mm wide

    The pen holder is designed to perfectly fit the 12.2 mm (0.48”) diameter Jetstream pen offered as a free Hobonichi Store Exclusive. Pens with certain shapes and materials may be difficult to pull through the holder. The holder can fit pens up to 13.5 mm (0.53”) in diameter.

    Avoid storing in hot and humid places

    Please avoid storing your product in hot, humid places or placing it atop other objects for long periods of time as this may result in lower quality and color stains.

    Not for use with Cover on Cover

    This cover uses thicker materials than usual, so it may not fit. Forcing it into a Cover on Cover may damage the products.

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