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.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Midori MD Pocket Notebook | Midori MD A5 Lined |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $15 | $20 |
| Weight | 60g | 260g |
| Size | A6 (pocket) | A5 |
| Paper | MD 68g (fountain pen friendly) | Midori MD cream |
| Pages | 192 pages | 176 |
| Binding | Thread sewn | Sewn |
| Feature | Lays completely flat | — |
| Cover | Simple 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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