Compatibility Guide
Find Your Notebook
Every template is sized for specific notebooks. Find your notebook below to see which template fits, then grab the right one.
Midori / Traveler's Company
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220 × 120mm
Traveler's Notebook Regular
220 × 120mm
The original refillable notebook system. Elastic binding fits the template exactly.
Uses template: TN Regular (268 × 216mm)Buy — £35–£50Photo
134 × 98mm
Traveler's Notebook Passport
134 × 98mm
Compact pocket size. Same binding system as the Regular.
Uses template: Passport (226 × 130mm)Buy — £25–£40Photo
210 × 148mm
MD Notebook A5
210 × 148mm
Premium Japanese paper. A5 template fits with standard overhang.
Uses template: A5 Cover (344 × 216mm)Buy — £8–£12Hobonichi
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188 × 95mm
Hobonichi Weeks
188 × 95mm
Slim weekly planner. Dedicated community frequently buys aftermarket covers.
Uses template: Hobonichi Weeks (238 × 194mm)Buy — £20–£30Photo
148 × 105mm
Hobonichi Techo Original (A6)
148 × 105mm
Daily planner on Tomoe River paper. A6 template accommodates the spine thickness.
Uses template: A6 Cover (258 × 154mm)Buy — £25–£35Leuchtturm1917
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210 × 145mm
A5 Hardcover
210 × 145mm
Slightly narrower than standard A5. Fits the A5 template with a comfortable margin.
Uses template: A5 Cover (344 × 216mm)Buy — £15–£20Moleskine
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210 × 130mm
Classic Large
210 × 130mm
The 13 × 21cm format. Dedicated template accounts for the rounded corners and elastic closure.
Uses template: Moleskine Large (308 × 216mm)Buy — £12–£18Field Notes
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140 × 89mm
Field Notes Original Kraft
140 × 89mm
Classic pocket memo book. Saddle-stitched, sits flat in the template.
Uses template: Field Notes (226 × 146mm)Buy — £10–£14Stalogy
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182 × 128mm
365 Days Notebook (B6)
182 × 128mm
Standard B6 JIS format. Thin paper keeps the spine slim despite 365 pages.
Uses template: B6 Standard (283 × 190mm)Buy — £12–£18Lihit Lab
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257 × 182mm
Twist Ring Notebook (B5)
257 × 182mm
B5 JIS with removable twist-ring binding. Largest template in the system.
Uses template: B5 JIS (412 × 263mm)Buy — £10–£15Pens & Writing
A brass pen ages alongside your leather cover — the patina develops together. These are the pens that belong in a handmade notebook cover.
Traveler's Company Brass Ballpoint
Solid brass, develops a beautiful patina with use. The perfect companion for a leather notebook cover.
£25–£35
Kaweco Sport Brass Fountain Pen
Compact pocket fountain pen in solid brass. Caps to a pocket-friendly size.
£70–£90
Brass Pen Loop
Adhesive or elastic pen loop. Keeps a pen attached to your notebook cover.
£5–£12
Accessories & Ornaments
The details that make a leather notebook cover personal. Charms, clips, and binding cord.
Traveler's Notebook Charms
Brass charms that clip to the elastic binding. Star, airplane, compass, and more.
£8–£15
Elastic Cord (2mm round)
For the notebook binding loop. 2mm round elastic in black or brown.
£3–£6
Brass Clips & Bookmarks
Solid brass page clips and bookmarks. A small detail that elevates the finished cover.
£5–£10
Leather Tassel / Zipper Pull
Attach to the elastic binding for a decorative touch. Use your own leather scraps for a custom match.
£3–£8
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