Q: What are they made of?
These kyougi pads are made from thin, planed slices of pine, cut from a single block so the growth-ring pattern reads continuously from page to page.
09A0730 - 3" x 4" Wooden Kyougi Notepad
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Made of thin, paper-like slices of pine, these Japanese pads not only have the unmistakable look, feel and even the smell of natural wood, but they also have a unique story about how they came to be. Over 40% of Japan's woodlands are now cultivated, requiring regular thinning to maintain their ecological health. As Japan's timber industry declines, these products put harvested wood to good use, bringing needed revenue for sustainable forestry management, while helping to preserve a disappearing traditional craft.
In the same way it has been for centuries, this kyougi paper is made by planing sheets from a block of wood. The sheets of each pad come from a single block, so the pattern of growth rings is continuous, varying only slightly from one page to the next. The unbleached, untreated sheets are semi-translucent with a silky-smooth surface that takes ink, pencil and paints well without colors bleeding through.
We offer a 3" × 4" flip-style notepad and a 4" × 6" memo pad, each containing approximately 50 sheets, with a cover and backing made of stiff paper with an embossed Lee Valley & Veritas logo on the front.
As with most natural materials, minor variations in color, texture and other characteristics are to be expected. Made in Japan.
These kyougi pads are made from thin, planed slices of pine, cut from a single block so the growth-ring pattern reads continuously from page to page.
About 50 sheets, with a stiff paper cover and backing on both the 3" × 4" and 4" × 6" sizes.
Yes, the unbleached, untreated surface is smooth enough to take ink, pencil or paint without the color bleeding through to the next sheet.
Yes, over 40% of Japan's woodlands are kept healthy through regular cultivation and thinning, and the wood removed in that process supplies pads like these, generating revenue that supports continued sustainable forestry.
| Materials | Softwood; paper cover |
| Dimensions | 3" × 4" or 4" × 6"; approx. 50 sheets each |
| Includes | Writing pad |
| Color/Finish | Natural light wood |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Wooden Kyougi Pads
Made of thin, paper-like slices of pine, these Japanese pads not only have the unmistakable look, feel and even the smell of natural wood, but they also have a unique story about how they came to be. Over 40% of Japan's woodlands are now cultivated, requiring regular thinning to maintain their ecological health. As Japan's timber industry declines, these products put harvested wood to good use, bringing needed revenue for sustainable forestry management, while helping to preserve a disappearing traditional craft.
In the same way it has been for centuries, this kyougi paper is made by planing sheets from a block of wood. The sheets of each pad come from a single block, so the pattern of growth rings is continuous, varying only slightly from one page to the next. The unbleached, untreated sheets are semi-translucent with a silky-smooth surface that takes ink, pencil and paints well without colors bleeding through.
We offer a 3" × 4" flip-style notepad and a 4" × 6" memo pad, each containing approximately 50 sheets, with a cover and backing made of stiff paper with an embossed Lee Valley & Veritas logo on the front.
As with most natural materials, minor variations in color, texture and other characteristics are to be expected. Made in Japan.
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