KAKOtTO is an original brand by Bunbougu Cafe in Omotesando, Tokyo, thoughtfully designed around lightness, pleasing textures, ease of use, and a soft color palette. The lineup includes refined notebooks and natural wooden pens that make everyday writing feel lighter.
Three Qualities
01Surprisingly light
Refined notebooks in A5 and pocket size, plus wooden pens with triangular barrels that feel natural in the hand. Both are designed to feel light the moment you pick them up, inviting everyday writing without effort.
02Pleasant to the touch
A pearly cover, the textured feel of the collage pages, and the matte touch of the wooden triangular-barrel pen. Each detail is tuned so the pleasing texture comes through at your fingertips.
03Comfortable to use
Thread binding allows the notebook to open smoothly and lie flat at 180 degrees. For the main pages, Bunbougu Cafe customers tested many paper samples, and we chose the paper they found easiest to write on. We also developed an original ballpoint refill to suit the paper texture.
① KAKOtTO Notebook
A generous 160 pages for everyday use. Available in A5 and pocket size, with plain and 5 mm grid options. The pages have a soft, warm tone so the pages do not feel glaring under LED lighting at work or school.
② Collage pages
The first 8 pages use slightly thicker paper that can work like a small scrapbook. Sticky notes and masking tape are easy to apply and remove, so you can keep photos, cards, or small reminders where you will see them whenever you open the notebook.
③ Page numbers
You may wonder whether page numbers are really necessary. In daily use, you hardly need to think about them. But when you want to look back or organize your notes, they become surprisingly useful. The numbers are set in a soft typeface that matches KAKOtTO.
④ A small practical detail
Only the lower-right corner is slightly rounded. It is a small detail that helps keep the page edge from bending against your sleeve while writing, or getting crushed when you put the notebook in a bag.
⑤ Two ribbon bookmarks
The blue and yellow ribbons let you keep two places ready at all times. For example, one can mark today's work list while the other marks a page for looking a little further ahead.
⑥ About the spine appearance
Because of the thread binding and the cloth reinforcement used for durability, faint registration marks from the inner pages can be seen through the spine. The ribbon bookmarks are also attached directly to the spine. If you prefer to cover this area, 60 mm masking tape fits the cloth spine well.
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① KAKOtTO Wooden Triangular Pen
The blue and cream model is a 0.4 mm ballpoint pen. The yellow and cream model is a 0.5 mm mechanical pencil. Its slightly compact size fits neatly in the palm and works especially well for smaller handwriting.
② Matte finish on a wooden barrel
The ends of the wooden barrel are slightly shaped to fit the pen tip and click mechanism. It may look as if the coating has been trimmed, but this also helps keep the edges smooth under your fingers. The matte finish feels calm and natural in the hand.
③ The reassuring feel of brass
Although the pen is designed to feel surprisingly light, the tip and click mechanism are made of durable brass. The click action feels satisfying, and it's designed for long-term use.
④ Writing comfort of the triangular barrel
If you usually use round pens or hexagonal pencils, the triangular barrel may feel a little different at first. As you use it, your fingers naturally settle into place, and the triangular shape begins to feel naturally comfortable.
⑤ A clip that sits neatly
The clip is attached to one flat side of the triangular barrel, so it slips neatly onto a notebook or planner cover.
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KAKOtTO Notebook
KAKOtTO notebook specifications
Size
A5: 210 × 148 mm / Pocket size (modified A6): 140 × 95 mm
Weight / thickness
A5: 240 g / Pocket size: 105 g / Thickness: 9 mm
Pages
160 pages
Variants
A5 plain / A5 5 mm grid / Pocket size plain / Pocket size 5 mm grid
Collage pages
First 8 pages
Details
Thread binding / Opens flat to 180 degrees / Two ribbon bookmarks / Page numbers
Ballpoint pen: 0.4 mm / Mechanical pencil: 0.5 mmThe ballpoint pen comes with an original KAKOtTO 0.4 mm refill. Original replacement refills are planned for release soon.Compatible refills include:Mitsubishi Pencil: S-7LPILOT: BSRF0.5, BSRF0.7ZEBRA: K-0.5, K-0.7Pentel: BKS7HThe mechanical pencil uses standard 0.5 mm lead.
Colors
Blue and cream: ballpoint pen / Yellow and cream: mechanical pencil
Body
Wooden triangular barrel
Metal parts
The tip and click mechanism are made of brass
Details
Includes a clip that sits neatly on notebooks and planners
Price
KAKOtTO Wooden Triangular Barrel Ballpoint Pen (0.4 mm refill): ¥1,870 tax includedKAKOtTO Wooden Triangular Barrel Mechanical Pencil (0.5 mm lead): ¥1,870 tax included
