Hobonichi Techo Cousin vs Travelers Company Travelers Notebook
Hobonichi Techo Cousin ($50) vs Travelers Company Travelers Notebook ($60) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right notebook.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Hobonichi Techo Cousin | Travelers Company Travelers Notebook |
| Price | $50 | $60 |
| Weight | 390g | 220g |
| Pages | 620 | — |
| Paper | Tomoe River 52gsm | — |
| Size | A5 | Regular |
| Binding | Stitched | Elastic-held |
| Material | — | Leather |
| Refills | — | Many |
Pros & Cons
Hobonichi Techo Cousin
- Tomoe River paper
- Daily pages
- Yearly overview
- Paper delicate
- Need annually
Travelers Company Travelers Notebook
- Modular refills
- Patina
- Customizable
- Paper refills sold separately
- Takes fiddling
Hobonichi Techo Cousin is the better value at $50. If weight matters most, Travelers Company Travelers Notebook carries lighter at 220g. Both are part of our curated notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.