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B5 Hardcover Notebook finished in soft gold Japanese Bookcloth and gold/bronze bamboo on black Chiyogami Paper

Name: B5 Hardcover Notebook finished in soft gold Japanese Bookcloth and gold/bronze bamboo on black Chiyogami Paper
Brand: Graystorm Studio
SKU: L025B5L
Price: 95.0 USD
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Handmade in Seattle, WA

118 GSM uncoated text paper, ideal for fountain pen enthusiasts, and creative writing

B5 Notebook 10" x 7", with line spacing: 8mm

A5 Notebook 8" x 6", with line spacing: 6mm

Size and Format Options B5 192 Lined Pages B5 192 Blank Pages

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Timeless, elegant.

I’m delighted to share something truly special with you—our newest very limited edition notebook, a timeless piece crafted with care and reverence.

Finished in soft gold Japanese book cloth and accented with a striking gold-and-bronze bamboo Chiyogami design, this notebook embodies elegance and tradition. Inside, 80lb / 118 GSM text paper awaits your words—smooth and fountain-pen friendly, ready for your creativity.

The Chiyogami paper used here comes from my personal vintage collection. Purchased in Tokyo over 25 years ago, these sheets remained hidden until I discovered them tucked away in a small shop in Coupeville, WA. In the studio, we lovingly refer to them as the Coupeville Papers—a treasure of Japanese craftsmanship and heritage.

For most, it’s simply paper. For me, it’s art—a reflection of centuries of tradition, preserved and passed on. It is an honor to share this rare piece with you.

* fountain pen used in the images are not included in the purchase

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Graystorm Studio notebooks are the best!

The Graystorm Studio B5 Hardcover Notebook finished in soft gold Japanese Bookcloth and gold/bronze bamboo on black Chiyogami Paper is my 6th Graystorm Studio notebook, and I am now more in love with them. I write in my Graystrorm noteblooks every morning, and I find the writing experience uplifting. It is a joy to write in a beautifully handcrafted notebook filled with fountain pen friendly paper. Myburgh Truter is an artistan who creates the best notebooks I have come across in my decades of journaling.

Graystorm Studio's notebooks are the best I've ever seen

Graystorm Studio's notebooks are the best I've ever seen. The workmanship is meticulous, the paper is really good for fountain pens, and the cover art is amazing. My most recent purchase was for two of the black, green, and gold bamboo print notebooks, which have to be seen to be appreciated – really nice.

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from 221 reviews

The love and care and craftsmanship are impeccable

This is the second journal I have received from Myburgh at Graystorm and the quality is fantastic!
The binding, papers, bookmark ribbons… everything about this journal shows the love and care of true craftsmanship. If you’re on the fence about trying one of these journals, just get it.

Douglas McGowan

10/08/2025

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High quality beautiful journal

Beautiful, amazing quality absolutely the best journal for using a fountain pen, elegant durable and just an amazing product. You have a customer for Life.

michael lobaugh

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Journals to a new level!!

I have bought a couple for my friends who are big fountain pen users, they love them. I needed to upgrade my journals and this fits the needs in amazing quality and design.

Kenny Hobbs

Perfection

Graystorm Studio notebooks are in a class of their open and this volume is no exception. Absolutely beautiful and so well constructed. These are the holy grail of notebooks for me.

Norm G.

10/07/2025

A5 Hardcover Notebook finished in Scarlet Red Japanese Bookcloth and Red/Orange Koi Fish on Aqua Chiyogami Paper

This is the nicest notebook I’ve ever seen

This is the nicest notebook I’ve ever seen. Beautiful craftsmanship. It’s top quality, the cover is sturdy and the pages heavy. Couldn’t ask for better. I was very hesitant to drop that kind of money on a notebook but it feels like an old world hand made book - a piece of art itself.

John Madison

10/02/2025

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The best notebooks I have ever purchased

Myburgh's operation is one of the best I've see in small business. The notebooks are perfect in every way. He communicated with me on shipping updates and I actually felt like part of the notebook creative process. I highly recommend the purchase of these hand crafted notebooks.

KennyTrantham

10/01/2025

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First notebook from this shop

Received the notebook packaged very well and it felt special unwrapping it. I have many notebooks and fine that many are not as fountain pen friendly as the claim to be. I picked out 8 of my fountain pens with a variety of wet nibs and inks. With several of my pens the nibs had feedback that could be heard other nibs glided over the paper. The paper’s response to various inks was spectacular. No feathering, no bleed through or ghosting. The notebook cover and quality is a cut above most other notebooks. This is a quality product from a book maker that really maker a fountain pen friendly notebook.

Thomas Dunn

09/30/2025

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I am very pleased with the quality of the workmanship and materials used

I am very pleased with the quality of the workmanship and materials used. I've never been one to journal but now I'm inspired to do so. It also gives me a reason to use and rotate the pens in my small fountain pen collection. I highly recommend these notebooks.

Winston McGill

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Best journal on the market bar none!

I continue to love the journals that Myburgh is creating! There is no better journal for beauty or quality of paper. I am always shopping for a new pen, but I spend zero time shopping for journals as Graystorm completely has that box checked. You'll never look for another journal after your first...

Jeffrey

09/29/2025

PRE - ORDER (OCTOBER DELIVERY) A5 Hardcover Notebook finished in Japanese Floral Garden Chiyogami Paper

Wonderful book for journalling

Wonderful book for journalling. Excellent quality!

Anonymous

09/27/2025

A Political Journal!

Wonderful as usual! I gave this one to a woman who has helped me a lot and told her she should run for Congress, and that she should keep her political journal in here. Thank you for your care!

Donald Conover

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Blue cherry blossom Chiyogami paper

This blue cherry blossom Chiyogami paper is a favorite of mine so I was excited when it appeared as a journal cover. The journal is beautifully wrapped and presented. I will say that I have had some bleed-through on this paper depending on what nib and ink I’m using. Making small adjustments in pen and ink is a small matter to be able to write in such a beautiful journal.

09/26/2025