MD Notebook Cotton A5 Blank APaper With A Soft, Airy Texture Theres just something about the sound of a pen nib scratching on paper and the warmth from your hand. The Midori MD Cotton Notebook features soft textured cotton paper. Made in Japan, the notebook is designed with a minimalist style. The unadorned plain paper covers and exposed mesh spine reinforcement mean your attention goes immediately to the quality feel of the paper. The pages are thread bound, which gives superior