The Hobonichi Techo accessories lineup includes pencil boards and folder sets every year, and each year they come in many new designs. It’s always a nice feeling to use these handy items, and it’s also fun to pore over which design to choose. Today we’ll introduce some of our lineup and recommended pairings while explaining the appeal of these items. We hope this helps you find your own favorites to choose.
What’s pleasant and convenient when it comes to the Hobonichi Pencil Board and Hobonichi Folders?
These pencil boards are designed to fit perfectly with each size of the Hobonichi Techo. It stops pens from slipping when writing, provides a flat writing surface, and makes it easier to write in your pages.
In the top image, we’ve written without a pencil board using the Jetstream pen. In the bottom image, we’ve used the same pen to write with a pencil board. When using a pencil board, the pen tip doesn’t leave marks on the following page from that pressure.
These see-through folders fit neatly into the pocket of an A6 Original or A5 Cousin techo cover. The Original size folders come in a set of three, and the Cousin size folders come in a set of two. You can use them to conveniently store and organize stationery and paperwork such as stickers, tickets, receipts, and more.
These are sized to fit perfectly into the pocket of a techo cover so you can carry it compactly alongside your techo book.
When picking out a pencil board or folder set you’ll use with your techo, it’s fun coordinating the designs to see which ones will match. Here are some pairing suggestions.
Relaxing at homeSurrounded by cute things
This techo cover and pencil board set pairs the gentle looks of watercolor and hand-drawings. These cute and heart-warming items will help you relax at home.
Surrounded by refreshing plantsExperiencing nature around town
The Weeks book is easy to carry around when you’re out and about. Pair it with a pencil board with a botanical diagram illustrated by Tomitaro Makino. Just like professor Makino who journeyed across hills and fields to discover plants, we recommend this pairing to people who want to stay active.
Reflecting on the good old daysAdults will want to draw, too
The pencil board based on the children’s book Gurunpa’s Kindergarten will let you revisit your childhood as you draw pictures and write down your thoughts. Pairing it with a calm, simple cover makes for a playful combination. The pencil board makes it easy to incorporate cute things into the set.
The crisp and cool design of the Saul Leiter pencil board works well for business settings, while the dalmatian puppies are perfect for enjoying during your personal life. Swapping between two pencil boards is an easy way to swap the look and feel of your techo. Both boards also contain orange to give them a feeling of consistency. We also recommend making use of both the back and the front of the boards.
For the animal-loverStoring colorful stickers and notes
The Ryoji Arai folder set and Hiroko Kubota techo cover are both illustrated with animals. Either of them offers a calming feel when carried on its own, and their gentle designs make them an alluring option. Use this lovely combo to store small stickers and notes in one organized place.
Pairing retro designsOrganizing memorable photos by category
This calming deep green techo cover takes on a retro feel when paired with the artwork of Yumi Kitagishi. The Original size folders come in a set of three, so you can organize things based on category. You can also keep an Original size folder set in a larger Cousin size cover.
Pair the clean, natural look of the Gingham cover with the fun and energetic puppies from 101 Dalmations. This timeless and refreshing design pairing is great for organizing papers. The Cousin size fits a lot in it, so we recommend storing things like receipts, which tend to pile up.