Writing with one’s hand is such a mindful and meaningful thing - it makes you present, calms the mind and creates inspiration. Watanabe's goal is to produce beautiful and premium stationery that is comfortable to write in, hold, and flip through.
Watanabe's Seven Seas CROSSFIELD Notebook is a notebook born for a fountain pen, with ink blotting paper included.
The beloved Tomoe River paper
Watanabe uses Tomoe River Pocketbook Paper, which is smooth and comfortable to write on, has less ink bleeding and bleeding through, and is highly compatible with fountain pens. The paper is thin and lightweight and in addition to the standard black and blue-black inks, colored inks also look beautiful on it.
Conceived in California, born in Japan
Nanami Paper, a stationery store in California once reached out to Watanabe, “We would like to sell notebooks with Tomoe River Paper, but we can’t manufacture the thin paper locally, can we work with Watanabe Bookbinding to make a special notebook series?" The Seven Seas series of notebooks was created in response to this request and Seven Seas CROSSFIELD is the Japanese remodeled version of that series.
Lay-flat Binding makes even this 384-page book open smoothly
Even this large volume opens flat, allowing for stress-free writing right up to the center line. Each book is finished by skilled craftsmen using the Lay-flat Binding method, which combines the advantages of both machine and hand processing.
Slightly larger 7mm square grid
The slightly larger 7mm square grid makes it easy to write difficult kanji and is also suitable for bold fountain pens. The blue-gray ruled lines are composed of dashed lines so that they do not repel ink. Printed in a color that is not too dark, it’s designed to not bother the user when writing.
Durable cover material with Japanese essence
The cover is finished with a binding cloth material often used on academic books to minimize deterioration over long-term use. The gold logo is designed to look like a Japanese family crest.
DETAILS:
Color: 3 colors (Green, Orange, Blue)
Ruled lines: 7mm square grid
Dimensions: A5 (210mm×148mm)
Spine width: 14 mm
Pages: 384 pages
Material: Paper
Country: Made in Japan
THE COMPANY
Watanabe Bookbinding is a Tokyo-based company with three generations of bookbinding experience. The factory is engaged in the daily production of academic books, museum catalogues, and premium notebooks, all of which require a high degree of precision in bookbinding. Dictionaries and academic books open seamlessly, remaining strong even after heavy use, and holding together for a lifetime. Since 2016, Watanabe has been designing, manufacturing, and selling paper products as well, mainly notebooks, which are bound with the same great bookbinding technology.
FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER R700
We use a selection of reputable national courier companies for deliveries, depending on the delivery address. Your parcel should arrive within 3-5 working days of receipt of the order or POP, if an EFT. Rural delivery may take a little bit longer. We will always advise if there is an expected delay.
SOUTH AFRICA
All delivery costs for products delivered within South Africa are based on a flat rate fee, if under R700 in retail value. R80 for within Cape Town and R120 for National. We also offer a Collection option which is free of charge.
Collection is from:
SETAMONO JAPANESE HOMEWARE - CAPE TOWN
The Courtyard, Shop 5
The Old Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village
De Waterkant, Corner of Dixon & Waterkant Street,
Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
(You can find us in the Courtyard, opposite Yoga Life or beside Scheckter's Raw)
INTERNATIONAL
We do send orders internationally. Costs for international shipping will be based on specific location. For further information regarding our international freight costs, or if you have a specific enquiry, please email hello@setamonotableware.com
All goods are packaged very thoughtfully and with great care.
