MD PRODUCT—formerly known as MD PAPER PRODUCTS by Midori—was born in the 1960s and has evolved into an independent Japanese design brand, offering premium notebooks, diaries and planners, writing tools and desk essentials.

What makes MD Paper special?
Their signature smooth MD Paper— which they have been developing in-house for decades—is used throughout each paper product, including the inner pages, endpapers and the covers. This high-quality paper is engineered for smooth ink flow, and resists bleed-through and feathering, making it especially suitable for fountain pen users. The notebooks feature exposed thread-stitched binding that allows each page to open a full 180 degrees, creating an entirely flat writing surface. A coloured bookmark string is attached to each notebook to signify the type of layout. 

Beyond notebooks, MD PRODUCT produces a range of desk essentials—including writing tools, protective covers for MD Notebook, and an annually released range of dated planners and calendars.
Across every category, the defining qualities remain consistent: each item is stripped of excess decoration so that materials, craftsmanship, and proportion take center stage. Through a philosophy refined by subtraction rather than addition, the brand transforms ordinary routines into mindful rituals.

At the heart of MD PRODUCT lies the Japanese concept of yohaku—the beauty of intentional empty space. The brand believes that meaningful ideas emerge in moments of pause, and its designs are created to encourage reflection and clarity in everyday life. What began as the pursuit of the perfect paper has grown into a broader lifestyle perspective—one that honors tactile quality, quiet design, and the simple yet profound act of putting pen to paper.

Explore the entire MD PRODUCT collection online, or visit our store in Amsterdam to try them in person—experience the signature paper that makes MD Notebooks one of our crowd favourites.