I was wandering along the little labyrinth of narrow streets in Stockholm’s Old Town/Gamla Stan yesterday, when I spotted this in the window of a tiny knitting shop. I almost tripped over my feet getting inside!
They had
- Midori brass rulers
- Hobonichi Techo 2017
- Blackwing pencils
and other interesting notebooks, stickers and stationery.
I was thrilled! I usually buy Hobonichis from Japan (though I know the Journal Shop in the UK has them), but this means I can pick one up in person and have it in my hands immediately.
I love the paper and the design of Hobonichi Techos (A6) and Cousins (A5). The Tomoe River paper means they are very very light, but fountain pen friendly


If you are interested, the shop is called Makeri 14, and they have a webshop. Find the Hobonichis here. The owner is lovely and you can contact her via the site if you have any questions.