December 14,2022
Designphil Inc.

MD PAPER PRODUCTS™ 15th Anniversary

Re-release of MD Notebook, MD Notebook Light and MD Notebook
JournalNow made entirely from MD PAPER, including the cover and flyleaf
New items to make writing even more of a pleasure
New release of MD Dip Pen, MD Bottled Ink, MD Notebook Light <A7>, MD Memo Block,
MD Correction Tape, MD Converter

January
2023
Designphil (headquarters: Shibuya, Thursday,Tokyo, president:Ichiro19,Aida)is a design company that inspires greater
enjoyment of daily life and suggests new ways to live through design.
MD PAPER PRODUCTS™ from our MIDORI brand, a range of simple, Japan-made products that make use of thequalities of the paper itself to make writing a pleasure, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the renewal of the MD
Notebook.
To make writing even more comfortable, we have decided to use MD PAPER, previously used only for the pages, forthe cover* and flyleaf to make writing a pleasure from start to finish. The all-new MD Notebook, MD Notebook Light,
and MD Notebook Journal will be released on Thursday, January 19, 2023.
Six new items commemorating MD PAPER PRODUCTS’ 15th anniversary have also been added to the collection:
the MD Dip Pen, MD Bottled Ink, MD Notebook Light <A7 size>, MD Memo Block, MD Correction Tape and MDConverter. All of these products will go on sale on Thursday, January 19, 2023.
*Unlike standard notebooks, which have a sheet of paper called an endpaper under the cover, the MD Notebook’s endpaper
functions as the cover.

Product Overview
New versions of MD Notebook made entirely of MD PAPER
MD Notebooks are now made entirely of MD PAPER, the original writing paper we have perfected over the years toachieve even greater comfort while writing. The flyleaf and cover are made with new thick and extra-thick MD PAPER.
The design of these new types of MD Notebooks focused on the texture when the nib of the pen touches the paper andthe way the notebook rests under your hand when writing, to provide even more freedom when using these notebooks.
To celebrate our 15th anniversary, we are expanding our range
We’re releasing various new items that make writing even more pleasurable. We have paid attention to the finest ofdetails to offer high-quality new MD PAPER PRODUCTS for you to enjoy.

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MD PAPER PRODUCTS™ 15th Anniversary
Now made entirely from MD PAPER, including the cover and flyleaf

The entire notebook, including the cover and flyleaf, isnow made from MD PAPER to make writing even more
comfortable

Notebooks you can use even more freely

・MD Notebook［A6/ B6 Slim/A5/A4 Variant, Blank/Lined/Grid…10 in total,JPY770～1,870 (including tax)］
・MD Notebook Light［A6/ B6 Slim/A5/A4 Variant, Blank/Lined/ Grid…12 in total,JPY660～1,540 (including tax)］
・MD Notebook Journal［Frame/Dot Grid/Grid Block/Codex 1Day 1Page Blank/Codex 1Day 1Page Dot Grid…5 intotal,JPY1,100～2,530 (including tax)］

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MD Dip Pen［JPY 2,200(including tax)］
The color of the ink is part of the pleasure of writing. And so we developed a dip pen that perfectly complements MD
PAPER PRODUCTS. Simply dip the nib in the ink to enjoy smooth, comfortable writing. You can switch to a different
color by gently washing the nib with water and wiping it dry. The barrel is made from an environmentally friendly
material consisting mainly of paper powder, and you can feel the unique texture of the smooth, paper-like material as
you hold the pen.

MD Bottled Ink［Gray/Orange/Blue…3 in total,JPY1,980(including tax)］
These bottles of ink are designed to fill you with joy when you sit down to write. We developed three signature colors
that were sold as limited-edition products for the 70th anniversary of MIDORI. These were designed to perfectly
complement the MD Dip Pen while also achieving a unified look when writing in the MD Notebook. The gray andblue colors blend in perfectly with the ruled lines of the MD Notebook and the orange accent of the MD Notebook
Diary, expanding the joy of writing even further.
*To celebrate our 15th anniversary, we are also releasing six limited edition colors in the MD Bottled Ink 15th range.

MD Notebook Light［A7,Blank/ Lined/Grid…3 in total,JPY550(including tax)］
MD Notebook Light is a thinner, easier-to-carry version of the MD Notebook. The new compact A7 size fits in yourpalm, pocket or bag so that you can pull it out and take notes no matter where you are. Comes as a set of threenotebooks that can be used for different times and purposes.

3/6MD Memo Block［Blank/ Lined/Grid…3 in total,JPY880(including tax)］
With the square shape and pristine look of a block of tofu, this memo block consisting only of MD PAPER has a clean
look that will never look out of place. Grab a page, scribble down what you need and keep it safe in your MD
Notebook—it'll look like part of the notebook.
Available with blank, ruled or grid pages.

MD Correction Tape［JPY396(including tax)］
This correction tape is the same soft cream color as MD PAPER. The tape and case are both made from a composite
resin consisting of 51% paper and 49% polypropylene so that they can be recycled as paper in Japan. The tape is 6mm
wide so that it fits neatly in the 7mm line spaces of the MD Notebook.

MD Converter［JPY550(including tax)］
Use this converter to inject your favorite ink into the MD Fountain Pen so that you can enjoy writing with it any time.
Simply insert the converter into the shaft of the fountain pen, place the nib in the bottle of ink and turn the knob of theconverter to fill the pen with ink.

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For more details on these products, visit the MD PAPER PRODUCTS’ 15th anniversary website at https://md.midorijapan.co.jp/15th/en/

About MD PAPER PRODUCTS™
MD PAPER PRODUCTS™ are simple, Japan-made products that are designed to get the most out of our exactingly
designed MD PAPER. The MD Notebook was launched in January 2008 to fully capture the quality and appeal of thisuser-friendly paper that resists blotting and seep-through. The notebook features MD PAPER Cream, and threadstitched binding allows the notebook to open out flat for comfortable writing. This was followed by the MD Notebook
Cotton in 2013. The paper used in this notebook, MD PAPER Cotton, is made with 20% cotton pulp to provide thegreatest possible comfort when drawing. The series has garnered fans around the world for the experience theseproducts provide when writing and drawing.

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MD PAPER PRODUCTS™
MD Notebook
Outer Cover: Glassine Paper
Cover, Flyleaf, Pages: MD PAPER
Binding:Thread StitchedWith Index Stickers, Bookmark String
176 pagesBlank (A4 Variant is Blank only)/Lined(7mm)/Grid(5mm) …3 in total
A6：H148×W105×D10mm
B6 Slim：H175×W105×D10mm
A5：H210×W148×D10mm
A4 Variant：H275×W210×D10mm

A6B6 Slim
A5A4 Variant：JPY770(including tax)
：JPY880(including tax)
：JPY990(including tax)
：JPY1,870(including tax

MD Notebook Light
Cover, Pages: MD PAPER
Binding: Saddle StitchedWith Index Stickers
3pcs pack, 48 pages/each
Blank/Lined(7mm)/Grid(5mm) …3 in total
A6：H148×W105×D3mm
B6 Slim：H175×W105×D3mm
A5：H210×W148×D3mm
A4 Variant：H275×W210×D3mm
A6：JPY 660(including tax)
B6 Slim：JPY 770(including tax)
A5：JPY 880(including tax)
A4 Variant ：JPY 1,540(including tax)
MD Notebook Journal
Outer Cover: Glassine Paper
Cover, Flyleaf, Pages: MD PAPER
Binding:Frame/Dot Grid/Grid Block...Thread Stitched
Codex 1Day 1Page Blank/1Day 1Page Dot Grid...Codex Binding, Pages perforated in one
cornerWith Index Stickers, Bookmark String (Frame, Dot Grid, Grid Block only)
Frame/Dot Grid/Grid Block...192 pages
Codex 1Day 1Page Blank/1Day 1Page Dot Grid…368 pages
Frame/Dot Grid/Grid Block/Codex 1 Day 1Page Blank/Codex 1Day 1Page Dot Grid…5 in total
Frame：H210×W148×D11mm
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Dot Grid：H210×W148×D11mm
Grid Block：H210×W148×D11mm
Codex 1Day 1Page Blank：H210×W148×D20mm
Codex 1Day 1Page Dot Grid ：H210×W148×D20mm
Frame：JPY1,100(including tax)
Dot Grid：JPY1,100(including tax)
Grid Block：JPY1,100(including tax)
Codex 1Day 1Page Blank：JPY2,530(including tax)
Codex 1Day 1Page Dot Grid ：JPY2,530(including tax)
MD Dip Pen
Shaft: MAPUKA, synthetic resin with paper powder
Nib:Steel
Width: M
Φ10×H134mm
JPY2,200(including tax)
MD Bottled Ink
30ml
Gray/Orange /Blue…3colors
H55×W57×D36mm
JPY1,980(including tax)
MD Notebook Light<A7>
Cover, Pages: MD PAPER
Binding: Saddle StitchedWith Index Stickers
3pcs pack, 48 pages/each
Blank/Lined(7mm)/Grid(5mm) …3 in total
H105×W74×D3mm
JPY550(including tax)
MD Memo Block
500 sheets
Blank/Lined(7mm)/Grid(5mm) …3 in total
H100×W100×D50mm
JPY880(including tax)
MD Correction Tape
Body: MAPUKA, synthetic resin with paper powder
6mm wide x 7.2m (Disposable)
H68×W27×D13mm
JPY396 (including tax)
MD ConverterΦ7×H75mm
JPY550(including tax)
From Thursday,January 19, 2023, onwards(*) The release date may differ depending on the store.
(*) MD PAPER PRODUCTS is trademark of Designphil Inc.
(*) The suggested retail prices are for Japan.
*DESIGNPHIL www.designphil.co.jp/english*MIDORI www.midori-japan.co.jp/english/*MD PAPER PRODUCTS www.midori-japan.co.jp/md/en/
MD PAPER PRODUCTS’ 15th anniversary website https://md.midori-japan.co.jp/15th/en/
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