C.D. NOTEBOOK/Premium C.D. NOTEBOOK

C.D. NOTEBOOK

There Is Something New in the Nostalgic.

It is a standard notebook that can be used in a variety of situations, regardless of purpose, generation, or gender.

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• Paper

  The paper used for the inner sheet is an original acid-free paper with superior writability, developed in collaboration with Oji Paper Co., Ltd. Although "acid-free paper" is now commonly used, until 1984, when APICA launched the first notebook using acid-free paper in Japan, acidic paper was used for notebooks, which could not be preserved for a long period of time and often became easily damaged. With the wish to "preserve important records for a long time," we focused on acid-free paper, which was used mainly for publications at that time, and developed a writing paper that was easy to write on and had superior storage stability.

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• Design

  The classical design is reminiscent of an old book cover. Its trademark is the ornamental flame, which has been passed down for more than half a century. Different colors are used for the ornamental flame, depending on the cover color in order to give each notebook its own personality. The black back tape brings out the vivid colors on the cover, tying the whole series together. Each A4, B5, and A5 notebook has a product code (e.g. “CDXX”) stamped in gold leaf.

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• Color

  The cover features a specialty paper called fancy paper that expresses the texture and color of elegant textiles. While the combination of ornamental frame and fiber-added paper was common, we used "Tsuzure", a special paper with deep and beautiful colors, as the cover material, considering design and functionality (ease of use). In addition to classic colors such as white, red, and yellow, there are Japanese names such as “Hiwa” (greenfinch) or “Sora” (sky) which match the color of the cover.

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• Size

  C.D. NOTEBOOK has a wide range of size variations as well as cover colors. The wide range of sizes from A4 to A7 is available to accompany "writing" at any time, such as when writing carefully at a desk or writing down a flash of inspiration. Durable thread binding is used for all sizes, allowing you to enjoy writing in earnest even in the smallest size.

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• Binding

  We use durable thread binding that is a method in which thread is stitched through the cover and inner sheet using a sewing machine. Nowadays there are various other ways to bind notebooks, such as glued binding, stapled binding, and wire binding. However, it has long been said that thread binding is more durable than other methods. It may take time and be more costly, but we believe that this is the best method to ensure the long-lasting reliability of the notebooks for our users.

Premium C.D. NOTEBOOK

Choose the Paper Like You Would a Good Pen.

We want users to be particular about the notebooks for their daily use.
Use “Premium C.D. NOTEBOOK” and let your thoughts bloom.

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• Rich “Silk” and Traditional “Cream” Paper

  There are two different writing comforts in Premium C.D. NOTEBOOK you may choose.

  Original Writing Paper with Silky Smooth “A.Silky 865 Premium”

  It features a high-quality, smooth writing feel that can be written easily both with fountain pens and ballpoint pens.

  Traditional "APICA Cream Woodfree Paper" (A5 size only)

  This quality cream paper has been used as a paper for ledgers for many years and has a good reputation as calm color and writing comfort.

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• Traditional Ornamental Frame with Dignity

  Based on our ornamental frame that has been passed down for more than half a century, we have created the original ornamental frame. As an accent to the cover design, ” C.D. NOTEBOOK” of the title has been embossed. The specialty paper that has a glitter like stardust is used for the cover. The notebook creates the fully elegance. Also "Premium" is stamped in gold leaf on the back tape.

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• Writing Comfort as Easy to Open

  Focusing particularly on easy to open, "smyth sewn binding" that opens flat for easy writing is used. Colored threads matching the cover color are used as casual accents.

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• Choice of Ruled Line According to Your Preference

  We have three types of ruled line: horizontal line, grid line, and plain. These simple lines can be used in various scenes regardless of a purpose. The color of the cover depends on a ruled line.

Premium C.D. NOTEBOOK ONE

One Notebook for One Event

With the diversification of our lifestyles, the slim model that is easy to use is now available, while maintaining the same usability and writing comfort as an item that is more closely associated with our daily lives. Not only light and easy portable, but also a notebook that can be used in a variety of ways, such as by month or by project, expanding the range of usage situations and purposes.

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• Feel the Smoothness Like a Silk.

  Writing comfort remains the same, even in the slim model.

  Original writing paper "A.Silky 865 Premium”

  features a high-quality, smooth writing feel that can be written easily both with fountain pens and ballpoint pens.

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• Slim Model for Easy Portability and Management

  The flat "opening" of the smyth sewn binding is maintained, while the slim design makes it easy to carry and manage. It is suitable for a variety of lifestyles, such as carrying for working from home, or managing by month or by project.

  • Left: Premium C.D. NOTEBOOK 96 sheets
  • Right: Premium C.D. NOTEBOOK ONE 32 sheets

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• Page Numbers for Convenient Management
  *only for horizontal line and grid line

  Page numbers are printed in the lower right corner of each page for convenient management. The remaining number of pages is also printed alongside, which is useful for project management, records, diaries, and other uses that require page numbers.

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• Writing Comfort as Easy to Open

  Focusing particularly on easy to open, "smyth sewn binding" that opens flat for easy writing is used. Colored threads matching the cover color are used as casual accents.

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• Various Lineups of Sizes and Ruled Lines

  We have enhanced the lineup of sizes and ruled lines to accommodate a wide variety of "writing" and "drawing". The usage range is also expanded, such as multiple uses. The color of the cover depends on the type of ruled line.

C.D. NOTEBOOK History

All inner sheets for C.D. NOTEBOOK and Premium C.D. NOTEBOOK are supplied from Oji Holdings Corporation,
a Japanese paper manufacturer that has an own strict Wood Raw Material Procurement Guidelines.