The Notebook to beat all Notebooks! - A review on the Midori MD A5 Notebook (Of sorts)

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My favorite notebook - the A5 plain from Midori. A minimal style notebook that just gets to the point. I use it primarily for journaling and for playing around with fountain pens.
This video discusses why I like it so much starting off with the price!
**This book lays flat! Forgot to mention that it in the video
Specs
Midori A5 Plain (also comes in grid, lined, and dot)
88 sheets (176 pages) of fountain pen friendly paper at a great price
Downloadable guide sheets
www.wellappointeddesk.com/201...
Some places to buy this from:
Reid Stationers
reidstationers.com/search?typ...
Wonderpens
wonderpens.ca/products/center...
Amazon
www.amazon.ca/s?k=midori+a5&c...
Timestamps
00:00 Intro and a review of sorts
00:38 Product Shots
01:00 Variations
01:27 Price
01:35 Package contents and opening
02:12 Wax Paper Cover
03:11 Flattening the book
03:35 Labels
04:15 Notebook Cover
05:01 Fountain Pen Friendly Paper
05:58 Ink sample on paper
06:17 Bleedthrough
06:44 Felt Marker
06:05 Sheening Inks
07:58 Minimal Aesthetic
08:08 Ribbon Marker
08:29 Spacing Guide
09:00 Bells and Whistles?
09:24 Closing

Пікірлер: 29

@pleestationeryteahouse Жыл бұрын

I just reviewed this too. Such a fantastic paper notebook. Less ghosting than TR paper, still shows sheen, and love the tactile feel

@StationeryAt4 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I can't get enough of the notebook. No matter what I throw it's way, it delivers!

@dimetrodonz Жыл бұрын

Midori MD notebooks are amazing! The paper is just a dream to write on especially with fountain pens. I also love that the grid is almost a mint green color, it's easier on the eyes than black or gray. At least to me.

@StationeryAt4 Жыл бұрын

Color is so subjective that way isn't it? Take for example there red dot leuchtturms. I love the black dot but the red dots are too distracting for me. I couldn't agree with you more on the Midori paper. I fall in love with it every time I write or sketch. I'm a relative newbie on my paper journey and can't wait to see if I find something that tops my Midori experience. Cheers

@dianewalker9154 Жыл бұрын

I love the Kanso Noto notebook from JetPens, and the Everyday notebook from Galen Leather. Both are excellent and I keep going back to them again and again.

@StationeryAt4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I don't have easy access to either one up here in Canada but I'll be sure to pick one up when I drift through the states again. Someone also brought to my attention the Goulet Pens A5 Tomoe Paper Notebook as a good alternative. Thanks for stopping by.

@ramonafirehorse Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing it with the guide sheet underneath. I had been wondering if it would show through enough. I think you’ve just convinced me to try a blank one. I typically buy lined notebooks, but I don’t like the Mindoro lines version which cuts the page in half.

@StationeryAt4 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Have a lovely day!

@anaruiz6036 Жыл бұрын

I’m not a fan of blank notebooks but I love that u can see thru it does make it more aesthetically pleasing I might try it for my next notebook 📒❤️

@StationeryAt4 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ana. Thanks for stopping by and glad this video helped in your considerations for future buys. If you do try the blank let me know what you think. I'm curious as I prefer blank notebooks over ruled or grid but recently I've started experimenting with ruled to see if I was too hasty in my decision. Take care and have a wonderful day!

@lorengaffin4469 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy writing in my MD A6 notebook. I use a Lamy Safari fountain pen fine line and a Pentel Energel Clena .4 gel pen to write in my notebook without any bleed through nor feathering. Thanks for your video review!

@StationeryAt4 2 жыл бұрын

Good pen choices! Glad you liked the video and thanks for stopping by.

@monickerthejournaler 2 жыл бұрын

MD paper is always reliable! I use all kinds of stuff on it and it never lets me down! (I use it in the form of travelers notebook refills - both MD white and MD cream) Love the vid! 💛

@StationeryAt4 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and thank you for the feedback. Much appreciated :)

@stationery.shenanigans 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I recently bought my first Midori in A6 grid (I wanted to try it first before I got a bigger size). One of the things I like is the fact that it's beige/completely neutral. It feels like a blank slate. There's just something about that which appeals to me!

@StationeryAt4 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the feedback! That's a good point and I completely agree. I didn't talk about the slightly beige color of the paper. I think that's what drew me towards the blank in this notebook. As soon as you open it, you just want to melt your thoughts onto the paper. You'll have to let me know what you think of the A6 size.

@Alesanascreamokid Жыл бұрын

Few years ago I bought the 10th anniversary Midori A5 notebook and had no idea it was limited edition. I filled it with nonsense content and regret it so much, haha.. such a shame. It has a green grid on the inside and it looks amazing.

@StationeryAt4 Жыл бұрын

Oh interesting! I'm curious what my 5 year will look like. I'm conscious of being very repetitive or focusing on one mood day after day. We'll have to compare notes when I'm done. Have a lovely day!

@jennieeveleighlamond Жыл бұрын

A great review, thank you! The B6 slim version with the grid is one of my perfect diary notebooks. I also love the Fleurir Lab B6 Marshmallow notebooks. They lay flat, and use the new Sanzen TR paper in a cream colour. I get them shipped to me in Canada.

@StationeryAt4 Жыл бұрын

Just checked this out. Wow those are gorgeous notebooks! Which store do you get them shipped from? Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely day

@jennieeveleighlamond Жыл бұрын

@@StationeryAt4 I buy them from the website. Right now the site says that sales of items will resume later in November. I use google translate because I don't speak Chinese.

@PerpetualInferno 2 жыл бұрын

Nice notebook, solid review 👍

@StationeryAt4 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@graceras2009 Жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you for your videos! Just wanted to find out when you use your TN and when you use this notebook? Any tips on what one is better for versus the other based on your experience?

@StationeryAt4 Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by and for your question. With my setup, I use the TN mostly as constantly carry around notebook for quick notes and sketches as it's designed with travel and portability in mind. With my Midori, I tend to use it only for my journal (longer writing sessions or sketches) and I keep it stationery on my desk or in my Galen Leather A5 Portfolio. Let me know if that answers your question. I'm happy to share more. Warm wishes and have a great day!

@RoyY369 Жыл бұрын

Just subscribed

@StationeryAt4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roy and thanks for stopping by.

@cateringsoul Ай бұрын

"hold my muji b5"! in all seriousness, try the muji notebook paper bro, its much much better. in the category of midori which is toothy and textured. i havent come across a paper thats more textured but also feather resistant, bleed resistant, off white. its debest.