On launch day, plenty of Hobonichi crew members are busy picking out their own techos right alongside our customers! Crew members from other teams have even been stopping by to cheerily announce, “I bought that one!”

I’ve been agonizing over my choice for a while now, so allow me to share two leather techo covers that have personally caught my eye.



First is ARTS&SCIENCE’s “Wax Coating Kip.” The glossy finish on the surface is so striking! As you use it over time, that initial shine will likely settle into a lovely, mature patina. I also adore its clean, simple belt-closure design.



The other is GLOW’s “CHIANTI,” pictured on the right. This one is a tri-fold design, and there’s something so charming about the way it compactly wraps around the book.

I’ve always admired well-loved leather covers that age gracefully with daily use — just like this well-worn cover used by our fellow crew member, (Hirose), for his 5-Year Techo.

My imagination runs wild wondering how both the “Wax Coating Kip” and “CHIANTI” will transform and develop their own unique character over time. They’re both so tempting! I think I’ll take a little more time to think before making my final choice.