March 23rd, 2022
Designphil Inc.

A no-frills, easy-to-use pencase designed to make writing a pleasure

MD Pencase Kurashiki Canvas
MD Pencase Kurashiki Canvas With Gusset
On Sale：Thursday, March 24th, 2022
Designphil (headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo, president: Ichiro Aida) is a design company that inspires greater
enjoyment of daily life and suggests new ways to live through design. On Thursday, March 24, 2022, ourproduct brand MIDORI™ will release two new products in its MD PAPER PRODUCTS™ series, a Japanmade range with a simple design and innovative paper that provides the maximum comfort when writi ng. MD
Pencase Kurashiki Canvas will be released for a suggested retail price of 2,420 yen including tax and MD
Pencase Kurashiki Canvas With Gusset will be released for a suggested retail price of 2,640 yen including tax,
to provide new ways to make writing a pleasure.
Every element of both pencases is designed to make writing a pleasure, right down to the Kurashiki Canvas thatwas chosen as the material. Whether you choose the flat gussetless type or the free-standing gusseted type, the cleandesign is ideal for holding the writing instruments you enjoy using in your MD Notebooks, from pencils to fountainpens.

Product Features
Develops a unique character throughout years of use
These products are made with no-frills Kurashiki Canvas, a robust material that has been used in boat sails and truck
tarps for many years. Water-repellent wax treatment provides excellent water resistance, and the material softens withuse, developing character that reflects the unique way you use your pencase.
MD Pencase Kurashiki Canvas
・The flat gussetless type is just the right size for 5-6 writing instruments, such as fountain pens, ballpoint pensand pencils
・The width and flat style make this pencase ideal for holding our popular MD Sticky Memo Pad
・The pocket inside is perfect for holding small items such as fountain pen cartridges or a pencil sharpener
MD Pencase Kurashiki Canvas With Gusset
・The gusseted type can hold more than 20 items—fountain pens, ballpoint pens, the pencils from the MD
Drawing Kit, and more・Keeps its beautiful shape even when full・The pocket inside is perfect for holding small items such as fountain pen cartridges or a pencil sharpener

A no-frills, easy-to-use pencase designed to make writing a pleasure
MD Pencase Kurashiki Canvas
MD Pencase Kurashiki Canvas With Gusset

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Minimalist design coordinated with the MD Notebook
The streamlined form and timeless, natural texture fit seamlessly into your writing routine. The cow leather
pull tag is engraved with the MD PAPER PRODUCTS logotype, and becomes softer and more lustrous witheach use. The inner pocket also has the MD PAPER PRODUCTS logo.

The flat, gussetless MD Pencase Kurashiki Canvas—ideal forholding 5-6 writing instruments

Cow leather pull tag is engraved with the MD PAPER
PRODUCTS logotype

The MD Pencase Kurashiki Canvas With Gusset—holds
plenty of fountain pens, ballpoint pens and more

Inner pocket is accented with the MD PAPER
PRODUCTS logo

Please check the MD PAPER PRODUCTS website (www.midori-japan.co.jp/md/en) to see more details on theseproducts.
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 thread-stitchedbinding 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 the greatest possible
comfort when drawing. The series has garnered fans around the world for the experience these products provide whenwriting and drawing<Product Outlines>
Series Name

MD PAPER PRODUCTS™

Product Name

MD Pencase Kurashiki Canvas, MD Pencase Kurashiki Canvas With Gusset

Materials

Suggested RetailPrice

Pencase: Kurashiki canvas / Pull tag: Cow leather
MD Pencase Kurashiki Canvas：H105×W210×D12mm (without the pull tag)
MD Pencase Kurashiki Canvas With Gusset ：H80×W210×D60mm (without the pull tag)
MD Pencase Kurashiki Canvas：JPY2,420 円 (including tax) (*1)
MD Pencase Kurashiki Canvas With Gusset：JPY2,640 円 (including tax) (*1)

Date of Release (*2)

Will be sold starting from Thursday, March 24th, 2022

Size(*1) The suggested retail prices are for Japan.(*2) The release date may vary depending on the retail shop.
(*) MD PAPER PRODUCTS is trademark of Designphil Inc.
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*DESIGNPHIL www.designphil.co.jp/english*MIDORI www.midori-japan.co.jp/english/*MD PAPER PRODUCTS www.midori-japan.co.jp/md/en/
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