{"product_id":"dressco-stitched-notebook-set-of-4-with-alezan-book-case","title":"Dressco Stitched Notebook Set of 4 with Alezan Book Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience a rare union of history and craftsmanship with the Dressco Stitched Notebook Set of 4, thoughtfully presented in an Alezan book case.\u003cbr\u003eEach notebook is made with paper once produced by Mitsubishi Paper Mills at its historic Takasago Mill in Hyogo, Japan — the same mill and even the same fourth paper machine that created both the renowned Spica Laid Bond Paper and Bank Ledger Paper.\u003cbr\u003eThough production ended in 2024 when the machine was retired, these notebooks preserve its unique texture and tactile character — something that can never be reproduced again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Spica Laid Bond Paper (Avocado \/ White) \u003c\/strong\u003e is a cotton-rich writing paper first introduced in 1970.\u003cbr\u003eLightweight yet durable, it features the constellation Spica, the brightest star in Virgo, as a delicate watermark. Its subtle laid pattern and crisp surface make it a favorite among fountain pen users, offering smooth ink flow with minimal show-through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bank Ledger Paper (Orange \/ Gray) \u003c\/strong\u003e was originally developed for accounting ledgers and is prized for its firm body and smooth writing surface.\u003cbr\u003eWhen held to the light, its discreet “Three Diamonds” watermark—a reference to the name Mitsubishi (“mitsu” meaning three, “hishi” meaning diamond)—quietly appears.\u003cbr\u003eResistant to feathering and show-through, this paper delivers clarity and comfort in every stroke, beloved by pen enthusiasts for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these four notebooks honor the legacy of Japanese papermaking — the final works of a retired machine that shaped decades of writing culture.\u003cbr\u003eCompact, tactile, and timeless, they invite you to experience what can only be described as the quiet poetry of paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eExplore our \u003cspan style=\"color: #126638;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/komorebistationery.live\/collections\/japanese_notebooks\" title=\"Japanese notebooks\" style=\"color: #126638;\"\u003eJapanese notebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e collection, crafted for exceptional writing and creative sketching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eThis set includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"198\"\u003e4 stitched notebooks\u003c\/strong\u003e in total — \u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e2 made with Spica Laid Bond Paper\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"285\"\u003e2 made with Bank Ledger Paper\u003c\/strong\u003e, each offering a distinct writing feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpica Laid Bond Paper (Avocado \/ White) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"373\"\u003e• Size: A6 Variant – 3.3\" × 5.7\" × 0.2\" (8.5 cm × 14.5 cm × 0.5 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"443\"\u003e• Pages: 120\u003cbr data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"458\"\u003e• Sheet Type: Blank\u003cbr data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"480\"\u003e• Paper Weight: 48.64 gsm\u003cbr data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e• Weight: 1.6 oz (45 g)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"756\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBank Ledger Paper (Orange \/ Gray) \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e• Size: A6 Variant – 3.3\" × 5.7\" × 0.2\" (8.5 cm × 14.5 cm × 0.5 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e• Pages: 88\u003cbr data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e• Sheet Type: Blank\u003cbr data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"686\"\u003e• Paper Weight: 87.94 gsm\u003cbr data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"714\"\u003e• Weight: 1.6 oz (45 g)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 3.3\" × 5.8\" × 1.2\" (8.5 cm × 14.7 cm × 3.0 cm)\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 7.1 oz (200 g)\u003cbr\u003e• Brand: Takeo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"cdcf1f2b-05c0-4e96-af88-400098aea11c\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"64\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eTAKEO: More Than Just Paper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1899 as a small paper shop in Kyobashi, Tokyo, TAKEO later moved to Kanda and has spent more than a century refining the expressive power of paper in a neighborhood of editors and printers. TAKEO sees paper not as a mere material but as an experience that begins the moment it is held. The warmth against the hand, the way light passes through a sheet, the sound when a page turns — the company has quietly explored why paper stays in our memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis approach comes to life at the Mihoncho Main Store (Paper Sample Gallery) in Kanda, Nishikicho. Visitors can pick up sheets, hold them to the light, stack and flip them, and check every nuance before they buy. You can feel the shades of white, the shadows of embossing, and the character of ink on a surface. Rather than simply selling paper as a tool, TAKEO creates a place where you can feel it first and choose with confidence. That commitment sits at the company’s core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts technical foundation is equally solid. TAKEO understands paper-making design, surface finishing, the reproducibility of color and texture, and the expressions that printing, processing, and binding can bring, then links these insights to the work of designers and production teams. This is why the company has supported choices where paper leads the story, from a single business card to book covers, packaging, and everyday stationery. 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