Hobonichi 5-Year Techo Leather Cover (Natural)A6 Size (fits 5-Year Techo)
Specially made as the cover of the Hobonichi 5-Year Techo, Natural is made of tanned cow leather that changes color over time as the leather ages.
The covers were created to protect the book you’ll carry with you for 5 years. It will conform nicely to your hands over time, and you’ll enjoy its classic look for years to come.
The front of the cover is cleanly imprinted with the name Hobonichi 5-Year Techo.
The bottom left interior of all the covers are also imprinted with the Hobonichi logo to enhance the feel of the leather and keep the design nice and simple.
Inside the cover on the right-hand side is a pen hook that can store a pen by its clip. The pen hook has a diameter of 8mm and will not fit pens with extra-wide clips.
The inside of the leather cover spine has undergone a leathercraft process called “skiving” to provide a perfect fit.
Because the cover uses a firm leather, the front cover may rise from the book in the beginning due to a tight fit. Over continued use, the cover will break in to lay flat with the book. The leather’s character and color deepens over time for a transformation that’s a joy to watch. We recommend waterproof spray and other leather care goods for users who would like to protect their covers and keep the leather clean.
The Hobonichi Techo leather covers are made with all-natural materials that have their own unique appearance. Every leather cover is a one-of-a-kind, all-natural product, so you can feel good knowing your cover is the only one like it in the world. Here are some of the unique characteristics you can expect to find.
- Markings that naturally occur during an animal’s life:
Wrinkles, veins, texture, and scratches
- Characteristics from the manufacturing process of natural leather:
Dark spots (occurs when components of the leather are exposed to iron in the air during the tanning and dyeing process)
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- Hobonichi 5-Year Techo Leather Cover (Natural)A6 Size (fits 5-Year Techo)
- ¥9,570(incl. tax)
- ¥4,950(incl. tax)
Compatible Techo Books
Hobonichi 5-Year Techo5-Year techo
Hobonichi 5-Year Techo
- A 5-Year Techo that includes all the benefits of the standard Hobonichi Techo and is easy to keep up with.
- This compact 5-Year Techo has A6-size pages. Each page spread shows a single date on the left-hand side, split across 5 years. The book contains all the best features of the standard Hobonichi Techo, including graph paper pages, open-flat binding, and daily quotes.
- A6-size paper
- Thickness: 25 mm (1”)
- Daily pages
- Yearly calendar
- Informational pages
Specifications
- Cover
Size H: 166 x W: 240 x T: 3 mm / H: 6.5" x W: 9.4" x T: 0.1"
*Specifications may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 59 g Main material Exterior: Cow leather / Interior: Cow leather 
- Book (5-Year Techo / Japanese / January Start)
Size A6 size
H: 153 x W: 113 x T: 25 mm / H: 6.0" x W: 4.4" x T: 1.0"
*Actual book size may vary slightlyWeight Approx. 330 g Pages 752 pages Paper Type / Binding Thin, light Tomoe River paper resistant to bleeding and designed for planners / Stitch-binding Main Material PVC / Paper Graph Paper Size 3.7 mm Yearly Calendar 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 Daily Pages Jan. 1, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2029 Daily Quotes One quote per two-page spread (Japanese) Bonus Pages Yearly Memo Page / Remember This / Gifts / Addresses (for 6 people) / My Lists / My Favorite Things / Personal Notes Other See 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.
- Tanned leather (Natural)
There are variances in the color of the leather.
- About the pen hook
The pen hook is designed to hold a pen by its clip.
- 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.
User recommendations
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