Loading... Please wait...This 4th Edition of the Cafe A6 notebook. It is bound with the Sanzen Tomoe River paper as of 2025 October 1.
Please note that all reviews up to 10/01/2025 are based on earlier editions.
A POCKET NOTEBOOK THAT PACKS A PUNCH
After many requests to chop our A5 notebooks down to a smaller size, we finally decided it was time to make our own original A6 notebook.
Performance and paper are the same as our B6-S: 384 pages, white TRP, lay-flat construction, 3.7mm grid.
We hope you like this new notebook - and actually, after working with various larger notebooks over the years, such as our Seven Seas A5, L!FE B5, Tsubame, and even our own Cafe B6, my first thought when I opened the shipment was "Awww...how cute!!!". But since this is a serious tool, it's cute in a way that, say, laser watches, explosive pens, and miniature tape recorders are cute. In fact, if James Bond carried a notebook, this is probably the one he would find most useful.
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Posted by Unknown on 4th Dec 2018
Bought to replace my Hobonichi Techo as my daily carry as I bought the larger 5-year A5 for journaling.
Great paper. Fits Hobonichi planner covers. No complaints.
Posted by Jenn on 30th Oct 2018
This book is the perfect size for a daily journal for me. The grid size is ideal for me as I have small handwriting. The paper is wonderful.
Posted by Unknown on 26th Oct 2018
Everyone has pretty much said everything that needs to be said about this great little notebook. Love the TRP and the small grid (just like in the Hobonichi books). Plentiful pages. Using it to carry in my purse for journaling on the go!
Posted by K. Thompson on 8th Sep 2018
It's the same dimensions as a Hobo Techo, but the exquisite Tomoe River Paper inside is undated. Each page is completely filled with the grid. It's the perfect size, perfect weight - just all around a really beautifully made notebook. It also has a really wonderful paper smell - I can't stop putting my face in it.
Posted by Rayne Bair on 8th Sep 2018
I got this notebook for my next bullet journal and it's perfect. I love that it has that small grid which will allow me to do Ryder's original vertical monthly log on one page. Most smaller journals don't have enough lines down the page to fit an entire month. I've been using the hobonichi books for several years but I wanted something blank so I could customize. This is the perfect alternative. I just love the paper, the small size, the small grid. Nothing to complain about here.
Posted by Andrew Y on 10th Aug 2018
The Cafe Note A6 really hits the sweet spot for me: TR paper, many pages, compact size - small enough to be portable yet large enough to be useful. This to me is the ideal EDC notebook for journaling, lists, random thoughts etc. It has enough pages to last a while, which means fewer old notebooks to manage & search. I have the "cheap" notebook cover, which is good, but would like to have an MF Faux leather cover that fits. I have them for my A5 Seven Seas, and think they're a solid lower cost alternative to leather.
Thanks Dave for making the Cafe Note A6 and please keep on making them forever.
Posted by Tammara D Liberty on 22nd Jul 2018
I bought this for my 2019 fauxbo A6. So I haven't actually used it yet but I have had it out and it looks to be comparable standard to the rest of their notebooks which I love.
Posted by Catherine on 13th Jul 2018
Having always used 8x11 notebooks, I wanted something smaller and ordered the Seven Seas A5 notebooks both the Writer and Crossfield. Love them both. Lately I wanted to start journaling and be able to take my journal with me. Given the size of the Seven Seas notebooks, this was not an option since I carry smaller handbags. I was a little skeptical of using a smaller notebook and decided to try a smaller a6 Rhodia (i had on hand) to see if I could convert. The Rhodia is a nice notebook but I have been spoiled by the finer Tomoe River Paper. Tried the smaller Rhodia for about a week and came to the conclusion that I really liked the smaller size. First purchase the Cafe A6 from Amazon during the time Nanami was closed for travel, used it for a few days and then ordered 2 more as backups from Nanami. I also order the A5 soft writing pad (which I cut into 2) and a6 blotting sheets. Love the Cafe A6 and will continue to order it.
Posted by Michelle LaPlante on 28th Jun 2018
This is a beautiful little notebook. The grid is small which is perfect for those of us with small handwriting. My fountain pens work well with it (I mean, Tomoe River), though I prefer using my Japanese fine nibs to my European fine nibs with it.
Posted by Elana on 13th Jun 2018
Love the tomoe river paper. Love the A6 size. Free to use as a bullet type journal or anything your heart desires!
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