Hand ledger notebook, Ukiyo-e series Kanagawa surfing village design, retro artist style, 100g Daolin paper interior, 13.2 x 18.3 cm, nostalgic cover featuring The Great Wave Off Kanagawa and other classic Japanese art prints
Chi Shangbenmen Temple
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This hand ledger notebook brings the world of traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints into a functional, everyday stationery item. Designed with a nostalgic, retro aesthetic, it transforms the simple act of writing or sketching into a more artistic experience. The product serves as a tangible link to iconic artworks, such as the famous 'The Great Wave Off Kanagawa' scene, by placing these images directly onto its cover. With its 100g Daolin paper interior and compact 13.2 x 18.3 cm dimensions, it provides a substantial yet portable surface for creative notes, journal entries, or artistic drafts. The ledger is presented as a single unit, with its core value lying in the fusion of a practical notebook format with culturally significant artwork.
The notebook's design is defined by its artistic theme and physical build, focusing on material choice and dimensions to create a specific user experience.
This product bridges decorative art and practical stationery, finding uses in both creative and everyday contexts.
Choosing this product involves considering its specific combination of art and utility, and the practical advantages this offers.
Hand ledger notebook, Ukiyo-e series Kanagawa surfing village design, retro artist style, 100g Daolin paper interior, 13.2 x 18.3 cm, nostalgic cover featuring The Great Wave Off Kanagawa and other classic Japanese art prints
£19.75
Sale price
£19.75
Regular price
Ukiyo-e Series Hand Ledger Notebook Featuring Classic Japanese Art Prints Like The Great Wave Off Kanagawa
Features and Construction
Material and Build
The ledger is constructed from paper, which forms both the cover and the interior pages. The cover acts as a canvas for the Ukiyo-e series artwork, displaying one of several available scenes. The interior consists of Daolin paper with a specified weight of 100 grams. This grammage indicates the substance and thickness of the writing paper, suggesting a page that can handle various writing instruments without excessive show-through. The entire construction is dedicated to presenting the artwork while providing a functional notebook, with no additional complex mechanisms or components.Size and Practical Fit
The notebook measures 13.2 centimetres in width, 18.3 centimetres in height, and 1.3 centimetres in thickness. This size makes it larger than a pocket notebook but still comfortably portable, fitting into many bags or being used on a desk. The 1.3 cm thickness indicates a substantial page count, providing ample space for writing before the ledger is filled. The dimensions offer a balanced page size that is suitable for extended journal entries, lists, or sketches, making it a versatile format for various recording needs without being overly bulky.Uses and Placement
Event or Professional Use
Everyday Home Use In a home environment, this notebook functions as a personal journal, a dream diary, a recipe book, or a planner. The retro, nostalgic style and artwork can make daily writing rituals more engaging. It can be placed on a bedside table for nightly notes, used on a kitchen counter for meal planning, or kept on a desk for general to-do lists and ideas. The artwork on the cover also allows it to act as a decorative object when not in use, contributing to a room's aesthetic, especially in spaces with an interest in Japanese culture or classic art prints.Benefits and Buying Value
Reuse and Low Maintenance
As a paper-based product, the ledger is straightforward in its care requirements. It requires no special maintenance beyond general handling appropriate for paper goods—keeping it dry and avoiding sharp impacts. Once filled, the notebook itself becomes a complete record or artwork object that can be kept. The durability is tied to its paper materials; it is designed for the lifespan of a filled notebook rather than indefinite reuse as a blank book. Its value is realised through the act of filling its pages, creating a personalised item that incorporates the user's content with the pre-existing art theme.Why Choose This Product
This hand ledger notebook is chosen for its specific fusion of a functional notebook format with authentic Ukiyo-e artwork. It differs from plain notebooks by offering a cover that features classic Japanese prints like 'The Great Wave Off Kanagawa', 'Moonlit Night', or 'Flowers Bloom And Birds Cry'. The 100g Daolin paper interior provides a known paper quality for writing, and the 13.2 x 18.3 cm size offers a concrete, usable page area. For users seeking a notebook that provides more than just blank pages—one that carries a cultural aesthetic and a retro artist style—this product delivers that combination without requiring the user to source and apply the artwork separately.