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Midori MD Pocket Notebook vs Midori MD A5 Lined

Midori MD Pocket Notebook ($15) vs Midori MD A5 Lined ($20) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right notebook.

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Midori
MD Pocket Notebook
$15
Best Paper Quality
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Midori
MD A5 Lined
$20
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Spec-by-spec
SpecMidori MD Pocket NotebookMidori MD A5 Lined
Price$15$20
Weight60g260g
SizeA6 (pocket)A5
PaperMD 68g (fountain pen friendly)Midori MD cream
Pages192 pages176
BindingThread sewnSewn
FeatureLays completely flat
CoverSimple cream paper
Pros & Cons

Midori MD Pocket Notebook

  • MD paper no bleed ever
  • Thread sewn lies completely flat
  • 192 pages substantial
  • $15 for this quality is honest
  • Fountain pen absolutely no feathering
  • Cover wears quickly
  • Minimal structure
  • Finding in stores is hard

Midori MD A5 Lined

  • FP-friendly paper
  • Minimalist
  • Sewn binding
  • Paper cover delicate
  • No ribbon
Midori MD Pocket Notebook is the better value at $15. Both are part of our curated notebook index — tap through to check current pricing.
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