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Maruman Zuan Sketch Pad

Maruman Zuan Sketch Pad

The Maruman Zuan Ring Bound Notebook A6 is a compact Japanese notebook made with Maruman’s MPS-N writing paper, developed for smooth, reliable everyday writing. The Zuan series has long been a standard in Japan, valued for its paper quality and simple, functional design.

This Japanese notebook uses MPS-N Writing Paper in a 70 gsm version, which differs from the 80 gsm paper used in Maruman’s Mnemosyne notebooks. While both belong to the same MPS-N paper family, the 70 gsm paper offers a lighter, more flexible feel, making it comfortable for quick notes, diagrams, and continuous writing. It provides a smooth surface for pens, pencils, and mechanical pencils, with controlled ink behavior and minimal bleed-through for everyday use.

The A6 size is easy to carry and fits neatly into a bag or jacket pocket, making it ideal for note-taking, planning, studying, and visual thinking on the go. Its sturdy twin-ring binding allows the notebook to open flat or fold back fully, supporting comfortable writing in any situation.

Selected for our Japanese notebook collection, this notebook highlights Maruman’s paper-focused craftsmanship and the practical usability that defines Japanese stationery.

Explore our Japanese notebook collection, crafted for exceptional writing and creative sketching.

Details

  • Size: A4 / B5 / Postcard
  • Sheets: 50 sheets
  • Sheet Type: Blank
  • Paper Type: MPS-D Drawing Paper
  • Paper Weight: 126.5 gsm
  • Weight:
    A4 - 16.6 oz (470 g)
    B5 - 11.5 oz (325 g)
    Postcard - 4.1 oz (115 g)
  • Brand: Maruman

Maruman: A Century of Paper for People Who Love to Write

Maruman began in 1920 in the Kanda district of Tokyo, making sketchbooks for schoolchildren who needed good paper to draw on freely. From those early days, the company has focused on a simple idea: if the paper is better, the experience of drawing and writing becomes more enjoyable. Iconic products like the classic “ZuAN” sketchbook and spiral notebooks grew out of this belief and quietly supported Japan’s creative culture for generations.

At the heart of Maruman’s work today is its original MPS (Maruman Paper Series). This family of papers is designed in Japan for specific purposes, including smooth, reliable writing paper that works beautifully with fountain pens, ballpoint pens, and pencils. These papers are carefully balanced to feel smooth without being slippery, to resist feathering and show-through, and to stay bright and durable over time. It is the kind of “invisible quality” you only notice after many pages of notes and sketches.

The Mnemosyne line of business notebooks is one of the best-known examples of Maruman’s philosophy. Its clean black covers, thoughtful formats, and high-quality writing paper are all created to help you capture ideas, structure your thoughts, and return to them later with clarity. For us at Komorebi Stationery, Maruman is not just a famous brand. It is a maker that has spent more than 100 years standing behind the scenes, supporting people who think, learn, and create with pen and paper every day.

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The Maruman Zuan Ring Bound Notebook A6 is a compact Japanese notebook made with Maruman’s MPS-N writing paper, developed for smooth, reliable everyday writing. The Zuan series has long been a standard in Japan, valued for its paper quality and simple, functional design.

This Japanese notebook uses MPS-N Writing Paper in a 70 gsm version, which differs from the 80 gsm paper used in Maruman’s Mnemosyne notebooks. While both belong to the same MPS-N paper family, the 70 gsm paper offers a lighter, more flexible feel, making it comfortable for quick notes, diagrams, and continuous writing. It provides a smooth surface for pens, pencils, and mechanical pencils, with controlled ink behavior and minimal bleed-through for everyday use.

The A6 size is easy to carry and fits neatly into a bag or jacket pocket, making it ideal for note-taking, planning, studying, and visual thinking on the go. Its sturdy twin-ring binding allows the notebook to open flat or fold back fully, supporting comfortable writing in any situation.

Selected for our Japanese notebook collection, this notebook highlights Maruman’s paper-focused craftsmanship and the practical usability that defines Japanese stationery.

Explore our Japanese notebook collection, crafted for exceptional writing and creative sketching.

Details

  • Size: A4 / B5 / Postcard
  • Sheets: 50 sheets
  • Sheet Type: Blank
  • Paper Type: MPS-D Drawing Paper
  • Paper Weight: 126.5 gsm
  • Weight:
    A4 - 16.6 oz (470 g)
    B5 - 11.5 oz (325 g)
    Postcard - 4.1 oz (115 g)
  • Brand: Maruman

Maruman: A Century of Paper for People Who Love to Write

Maruman began in 1920 in the Kanda district of Tokyo, making sketchbooks for schoolchildren who needed good paper to draw on freely. From those early days, the company has focused on a simple idea: if the paper is better, the experience of drawing and writing becomes more enjoyable. Iconic products like the classic “ZuAN” sketchbook and spiral notebooks grew out of this belief and quietly supported Japan’s creative culture for generations.

At the heart of Maruman’s work today is its original MPS (Maruman Paper Series). This family of papers is designed in Japan for specific purposes, including smooth, reliable writing paper that works beautifully with fountain pens, ballpoint pens, and pencils. These papers are carefully balanced to feel smooth without being slippery, to resist feathering and show-through, and to stay bright and durable over time. It is the kind of “invisible quality” you only notice after many pages of notes and sketches.

The Mnemosyne line of business notebooks is one of the best-known examples of Maruman’s philosophy. Its clean black covers, thoughtful formats, and high-quality writing paper are all created to help you capture ideas, structure your thoughts, and return to them later with clarity. For us at Komorebi Stationery, Maruman is not just a famous brand. It is a maker that has spent more than 100 years standing behind the scenes, supporting people who think, learn, and create with pen and paper every day.