2025 Hobonichi Techo HON // Paper Series: Black Gingham
The Paper Series uses unique paper by specialized paper trading company Takeo.
This book may seem like an ordinary black techo, but when you look closely, you will find the entire surface covered with a plaid pattern. The book is made of Takeo’s “Gingham GA,” a paper embossed with plaids reminiscent of gingham. You can see the gingham pattern from different angles of light. Although it’s embossed, it feels smooth to the touch.
The year 2025 shines elegantly, foil-pressed in silver.
Please note that the cover of this HON book is thinner and softer than the other HON books since it is made by cutting off the sides of the cover instead of wrapping the cover material around the cardboard. It does not have a bookmark.
The low-key pattern is perfect for users looking for a simple yet unique design. This HON will blend in at work with a charm that only you would notice.
The contents are the same as the Hobonichi Techo Cousin book. The HON A5 size includes weekly pages which track a week in each two-page spread for easy planning and contain a handy time schedule.
The bookbinding on the HON has thread-stitch binding similar to the Hobonichi Techo Original, so it opens 180 degrees onto the table. It stays flat even if you don’t hold it down.
The book uses thin and light yet durable Tomoe River paper. This paper that underwent an overhaul with the 2024 edition techo is more resistant to bleed through, lighter despite being the same thickness, and has a smoother surface by adjusting the fibers of the paper.
The back of the book has bonus pages, including Sample Symbols and Icons, How to Have Fun Keeping a Diary, and Oodles of Noodles.
As a special exclusive only for the HON, this techo comes with a pencil board. The board is clear, with 5mm grid lines printed across it. There are measurements printed along one side in 1mm increments, which allow for use as a ruler. It also has a pen holder attached to it where users can store pens by their clips.
A6 Size H: 156 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm
A5 Size H: 214 x W: 147 x T: 17 mm
*Specifications may vary slightly
Main material: Paper
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages | A5 Size 544 Pages A6 Size 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 A6 *Monthly calendar pages are 3.45 mm |
| Start of Week | Monday-start week |
| Yearly Calendar | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Yearly Index | A5 Size Jan. 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 pages) A6 Size Dec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (8 pages) |
| Monthly Calendar | Dec. 2024 - Mar. 2026 (32 pages) |
| Daily Pages | Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2025 (377 pages) *A blank two-page spread is featured at the beginning 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 spread includes one daily quote. *Includes a mini monthly calendar at the bottom right of every two-page spread (Monday-start). |
| Daily Quotes | One quote per two-page spread (English) |
| Weekly Pages | Dec 30, 2024 - Jan 4, 2026 (106 pages) *Not included in A6 Size |
| Memo Pages | A5 Size 6 pages A6 Size 17 pages |
| Bonus Pages | Time Table / Graph Paper / Favorites / My 100 / Sample Symbols and Icons / How to Have Fun Keeping a Diary / Oodles of Noodles / Words to Remember / 365 Days Check-Off Sheet / Getting the Most Out of Your Hobonichi Techo / Gifts / Addresses / Personal Notes |
| Listed Information | Day of the year / Week of the year (listed on monthly calendars and weekly pages) / Moon phase (daily pages include every phase, monthly calendars and weekly pages only include full and new moon) |
Note: The Hobonichi Techo's Tomoe River paper is designed to prevent bleed-through, but some fountain pens and water-based ink pens are not compatible with this paper. When switching to a new pen, we recommend testing the pen somewhere in the book, such as the back memo pages, to see if the ink bleeds through or takes an especially long time to dry.
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