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product_id: 18113824
title: "Mnemosyne Notebook, Perforated Pages & Twin Wire-Bound to Lay Flat, Black, Made in Japan (A5 (5.83\" x 8.27\"), College Ruled)"
brand: "maruman"
price: "€ 23.08"
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# 160 premium pages Lay-flat wire binding 80g/m² bleed-resistant paper Mnemosyne Notebook, Perforated Pages & Twin Wire-Bound to Lay Flat, Black, Made in Japan (A5 (5.83" x 8.27"), College Ruled)

**Brand:** maruman
**Price:** € 23.08
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📝 Elevate your ideas with Japan’s smoothest writing experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mnemosyne Notebook, Perforated Pages & Twin Wire-Bound to Lay Flat, Black, Made in Japan (A5 (5.83" x 8.27"), College Ruled) by maruman
- **How much does it cost?** € 23.08 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- maruman enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted maruman brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** A5 size fits perfectly in your briefcase or tote for on-the-go productivity.
- • **Ink-Resistant Luxury:** 80g/m² acid-free Japanese paper ensures no bleed-through, perfect for fountain pens and gel inks.
- • **Seamless Writing Flow:** Twin wire binding lays flat or folds back, maximizing workspace in tight cafés or meetings.
- • **Work Anywhere Comfort:** Durable poly cover resists dirt and water, keeping your notes pristine in any environment.
- • **Effortless Note Sharing:** Micro-perforated pages tear cleanly for seamless sharing or submission.

## Overview

The Maruman Mnemosyne A5 notebook features 160 micro-perforated, 80g/m² acid-free pages made in Japan, designed for bleed-resistant writing with gel and fountain pens. Its durable poly cover and twin wire binding allow for a sleek, lay-flat design ideal for professionals on the move. Perfectly sized for portability, it offers structured 7mm college-ruled lines with subtle gray ruling, making it the ultimate executive notebook for organized note-taking, planning, and creative brainstorming.

## Description

Maruman’s A5 sized special purpose notebook is perfect to use as a day planner or a task planner for managing your schedule or organizing projects. Well designed with professional mind, this stylish memopad also serves well as an executive notebook and a professional notebook for your business life. Compact notepad is easy to carry around in your purse or briefcase for checking to do list or writing ideas and plans wherever you are. This versatile writing pad features 80 micro perforated white papers with 7 mm college ruled light gray lines. Page includes 24 lines and divided into three sections by a bold line (8 lines per section) which makes note taking easy and well organized. Each page has a blank header with DATE/NO. and TITLE for quick and easy reference of your note at a glance. It measures 210 mm x 138 mm after detached, a little smaller than A5 size sheet. Firmly bound with quality double wire binding system that allows pages to completely lay flat with both left and right pages lining up evenly when open. This allows you to use both pages as one continuous page across the twin wire when you need a wider space. Durable poly hard cover will stand up to rigorous daily use. Maruman’s premium quality, 80g/m2 acid free papers are made in Japan with their uncompromising commitment to its quality to promise a superior smooth writing with minimal ghosting and bleed-through. Mnemosyne, named after the Greek goddess of memory, comes in a variety of sizes and styles, which is ideal to use as executive journal, business notebook, idea journal, idea notebook, weekly planner and log book, etc.

Review: This is the perfect notebook! - I have no idea how I stumbled on these, but these are my all-time favorite notebooks for work. I am a self-proclaimed notebook, pen, makeup bag, and blanket girlie. I have way too many of all of the above, constantly on the search for the PERFECT one. This is it for me. The pages are smooth so your pen glides. They're thick enough that there's no bleed-through. I love how the pages are set up so I can use it for meeting notes, or just general to-do lists. I love the size. I also love the cover. It's firm enough that I'm not worried about bending it and feel comfortable throwing it in my purse, but it's also not as inflexible or heavy as a hard-cover. It also wipes clean - don't ask, but this has turned out to be important several times. I highly recommend you give this affordable notebook a try if you're like me and need the *perfect* notebook in order to be productive.
Review: Fantastic notebooks - review of 199 (A4) and 194 (B5) lined notebooks. - TLDR: These are absolutely top of the line notebooks, particularly with fountain pens. In dollars per centimeter of line, the 194 (B5) size is a 14%-20% better value than the 199 (A4) size at current prices ($14.85 for the 199 and $10.04 for the 194). Maurman notebooks are first class. To date they are my favorite of all I have tried. Other top-tier brands I have tried are Rhodia A4 size and Clairfontaine A4 size, which are also excellent, but for a variety of reasons I prefer the Mnemosyne. Fountain pens write like a dream on this coated paper, as do gel pens. The thickness and feel of the paper is amazing. The subdued dotted lines are really nice. The cover is fantastic and the rear cardboard of the 199 or rear plastic of the 194 is substantial. The micro-perforations tear off super smoothly. Also, when you remove the entire page from the notebook before removing the micro-perf scrap, the little nibs stay attached to the page and you don't end up with nibs all over the place. Lastly, the off-white color is classy and archival looking (if you want bright white paper, look elsewhere). Everything about these notebooks is premium. I do wish that they contained more pages. The 199 has 70 sheets (140 sides) and the 194 has 80 sheets (160 sides). Personally, I think that 100 pages would be a better number. But for some reason, all premium notebooks tend to have between 50 and 80 pages. I guess it is a European / Japanese thing. I am currently really geeking-out on fountain pens and paper and have compiled a ridiculous amount of information comparing the different notebooks I like the best. One of the things I have calculated is value for the money. I am not thrilled about how much these quality notebooks cost, so I wanted to know how I could maximize my value. With this in mind, I calculated the number of line-centimeters the 199 and 194 have. Doing the math reveals that based on the current prices of these notebooks, the smaller 194 gives you 14% more value than the larger 199. Of course, this doesn't consider the aesthetics of the size differences. With the 194 you are writing on a smaller piece of paper, will have more "carriage returns" than the 199, and your hand will encounter the side edge and binding edge more often. The 194 is more compact and easier to carry, though. Also, the 194 has plastic on the rear cover instead of cardboard. So, I can't say which format you will prefer, just that in terms of pure value per written word the 194 comes out on top. "BUT WAIT," you may say, (well, at least I did), "isn't it likely that with the smaller paper and having to carriage-return more often, there might be some inefficiency involved in coming to edges that may weigh in favor of larger pages where your writing flow isn't broken as often?" To me, this seemed like a likely thing. It seemed somehow intuitive that the more often you had to break to go to the next line, that there would be efficiency losses. So I set out to test this theory, to see if the 194 was truly more cost effective. Well, it turns out, for me at least, my theory was exactly wrong. Not only wrong, but OPPOSITE wrong. When I wrote long lengths of text on both the A4 paper and B5 paper, trying to maintain my exact same writing style, size and spacing, I ended up getting MORE text into the same overall length of line in the smaller notebook. I was shocked. What happened is, as much as I tried to make my writing the same size and spacing in each notebook, my brain didn't let me do it. Somehow, when I was writing on a larger page my writing expanded. And when I wrote on the smaller page it constricted. Looking at the pages side by side it was obvious. Crazy. I honestly thought I was writing the same. So, as it turns out, for ME, the 194 is not 14% more efficient than the 199, but actually 21.6% more efficient (i.e. cost effective). Of course, your mileage may vary. But for me the 194 is a better value. All of that said, I still vacillate between the 194 and the 199. I like the smaller size of the 194 for carrying, and the fact that it has 80 instead of 70 pages. I think I also prefer the plastic back of the 194 over the cardboard of the 199. But if I am being honest I have to admit that I like writing in the 199 more. It just so much more spacious. My ideal notebook would be the 199 with 100 pages. At the same price as the current one, of course.

## Features

- [PREMIUM JAPANESE PAPER] Features 80 sheets (160 pages) of ultra smooth, acid-free 80 g/m² paper resist ink bleed-through- perfect for gel pens, pencils, markers, and fountain pens
- [MICRO-PERFORATED PAGES] Clean, effortless page removal makes this spiral notebook perfect for assignments, memos, to-do lists, or sharing notes without tearing
- [DURABLE POLY COVER] Sleek resin coated cover resists dirt and water, making this notebook ideal for on-the-go use in school, work, or creative environments
- [LAY-FLAT SPIRAL BINDING] Wire bound construction allows pages to turn smoothly, fold completely flat, or wrap back neatly in tight workspaces like school desks and cafes
- [SUBTLE GRAY RULING] 5mm Light gray dot grid provides clean structure without distracting from your text—perfect for note taking, lists, journaling, or sketches

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00TES8EHA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,420 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #40 in Hardcover Executive Notebooks |
| Binding | Notebook |
| Brand Name | Maruman |
| Color | Black |
| Cover Material | Plastic |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,387) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04979093195022 |
| Included Components | Notepad |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 8.31"L x 6.34"W |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 8.31"L x 0.75"W x 6.34"Th |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Maruman |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Sections | 3 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Paper Size | 8.27 x 5.83 inch |
| Ruling Type | College |
| Special Features | Micro-perforation |
| Specific Uses For Product | Day Planner, Task Planner, Executive Notebook, Professional Notebook, Note Taking, Idea Writing |
| Style | Twin Wire |
| Theme | Book |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Maruman
- **Color:** Black
- **Cover Material:** Plastic
- **Pages:** 160
- **Product Dimensions:** 8.31"L x 0.75"W x 6.34"Th
- **Ruling Type:** College
- **Sheet Size:** 8.27 x 5.83 inch
- **Special Feature:** Micro-perforation
- **Style:** Twin Wire
- **Theme:** Book

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Ruling Type** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the perfect notebook!
*by J***A on February 27, 2026*

I have no idea how I stumbled on these, but these are my all-time favorite notebooks for work. I am a self-proclaimed notebook, pen, makeup bag, and blanket girlie. I have way too many of all of the above, constantly on the search for the PERFECT one. This is it for me. The pages are smooth so your pen glides. They're thick enough that there's no bleed-through. I love how the pages are set up so I can use it for meeting notes, or just general to-do lists. I love the size. I also love the cover. It's firm enough that I'm not worried about bending it and feel comfortable throwing it in my purse, but it's also not as inflexible or heavy as a hard-cover. It also wipes clean - don't ask, but this has turned out to be important several times. I highly recommend you give this affordable notebook a try if you're like me and need the *perfect* notebook in order to be productive.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic notebooks - review of 199 (A4) and 194 (B5) lined notebooks.
*by T***N on July 3, 2024*

TLDR: These are absolutely top of the line notebooks, particularly with fountain pens. In dollars per centimeter of line, the 194 (B5) size is a 14%-20% better value than the 199 (A4) size at current prices ($14.85 for the 199 and $10.04 for the 194). Maurman notebooks are first class. To date they are my favorite of all I have tried. Other top-tier brands I have tried are Rhodia A4 size and Clairfontaine A4 size, which are also excellent, but for a variety of reasons I prefer the Mnemosyne. Fountain pens write like a dream on this coated paper, as do gel pens. The thickness and feel of the paper is amazing. The subdued dotted lines are really nice. The cover is fantastic and the rear cardboard of the 199 or rear plastic of the 194 is substantial. The micro-perforations tear off super smoothly. Also, when you remove the entire page from the notebook before removing the micro-perf scrap, the little nibs stay attached to the page and you don't end up with nibs all over the place. Lastly, the off-white color is classy and archival looking (if you want bright white paper, look elsewhere). Everything about these notebooks is premium. I do wish that they contained more pages. The 199 has 70 sheets (140 sides) and the 194 has 80 sheets (160 sides). Personally, I think that 100 pages would be a better number. But for some reason, all premium notebooks tend to have between 50 and 80 pages. I guess it is a European / Japanese thing. I am currently really geeking-out on fountain pens and paper and have compiled a ridiculous amount of information comparing the different notebooks I like the best. One of the things I have calculated is value for the money. I am not thrilled about how much these quality notebooks cost, so I wanted to know how I could maximize my value. With this in mind, I calculated the number of line-centimeters the 199 and 194 have. Doing the math reveals that based on the current prices of these notebooks, the smaller 194 gives you 14% more value than the larger 199. Of course, this doesn't consider the aesthetics of the size differences. With the 194 you are writing on a smaller piece of paper, will have more "carriage returns" than the 199, and your hand will encounter the side edge and binding edge more often. The 194 is more compact and easier to carry, though. Also, the 194 has plastic on the rear cover instead of cardboard. So, I can't say which format you will prefer, just that in terms of pure value per written word the 194 comes out on top. "BUT WAIT," you may say, (well, at least I did), "isn't it likely that with the smaller paper and having to carriage-return more often, there might be some inefficiency involved in coming to edges that may weigh in favor of larger pages where your writing flow isn't broken as often?" To me, this seemed like a likely thing. It seemed somehow intuitive that the more often you had to break to go to the next line, that there would be efficiency losses. So I set out to test this theory, to see if the 194 was truly more cost effective. Well, it turns out, for me at least, my theory was exactly wrong. Not only wrong, but OPPOSITE wrong. When I wrote long lengths of text on both the A4 paper and B5 paper, trying to maintain my exact same writing style, size and spacing, I ended up getting MORE text into the same overall length of line in the smaller notebook. I was shocked. What happened is, as much as I tried to make my writing the same size and spacing in each notebook, my brain didn't let me do it. Somehow, when I was writing on a larger page my writing expanded. And when I wrote on the smaller page it constricted. Looking at the pages side by side it was obvious. Crazy. I honestly thought I was writing the same. So, as it turns out, for ME, the 194 is not 14% more efficient than the 199, but actually 21.6% more efficient (i.e. cost effective). Of course, your mileage may vary. But for me the 194 is a better value. All of that said, I still vacillate between the 194 and the 199. I like the smaller size of the 194 for carrying, and the fact that it has 80 instead of 70 pages. I think I also prefer the plastic back of the 194 over the cardboard of the 199. But if I am being honest I have to admit that I like writing in the 199 more. It just so much more spacious. My ideal notebook would be the 199 with 100 pages. At the same price as the current one, of course.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent for fountain pens!
*by M***1 on February 27, 2026*

As a fountain pen user, the quality and coating of paper is important to not have feathering or ink soaking through to the back of the paper. Zero issues with that - this paper is fantastic to write on. There's a slight coating similar to Rhodia that allows the pen to glide effortlessly with no feathering and no bleed through. This is a seriously good bargain in high quality notebooks. I will be purchasing again.

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