Hobonichi Cover Alettone: Sweets (Weeks)

The Alettone is a three-winged protective cover made from soft PVC, designed for the Hobonichi Techo Weeks. The name is derived from the aileron of an aircraft wing – just as that control surface closes cleanly and precisely, the characteristic flap of this cover closes with the same crisp action. The "Sweets" variant features a playful, colourful design that brings a lively touch to the cover's straightforward construction.

Features

• Three-winged flap cover with press stud: The cover wraps completely around the Weeks journal and holds it securely closed – pages won't slip or crease when the cover is tucked into a bag.
• Transparent outer pocket: The clear PVC front pocket is the defining design element. Stickers, favourite cards, sticky note pads or a small ruler can be stored visibly inside – the pocket also serves as a personal calling card for your journal.
• Inner left pocket with card slots: On the inside left sits another transparent pocket for cards, tickets or receipts. The flap strip above it can be inserted into the journal and works as a permanent bookmark.
• Inner right pocket: The right inner pocket holds postcards, tickets or folded notes – anything you want to keep within arm's reach.
• Pen hook inside: A hook secures a pen via its clip. Slim pens with short clips sit securely there; those who prefer thicker pens should choose one with a pronounced clip.
• Large back pocket: The open back pocket holds a notepad, memo pad or documents that need to be quickly accessible.
• Soft, lightweight PVC: The material feels supple and light, folds effortlessly and doesn't curl up. The flap area has a fine texture reminiscent of grained leather.
• Gold foil embossing: On the flap cover, the phrase "Writing by hand is like sending your mind on a journey" is embossed in gold foil – understated and legible, not ostentatious.
• Handcrafted: Each Alettone cover is hand-stitched and assembled. Minor variations in dimensions between individual items are possible and intentional.

Use & Tips

• As an everyday travel cover: The cover is about the size of a long wallet. It fits into a jacket pocket, the side pocket of a rucksack or a handbag – keeping your Weeks journal protected and organised.
• Transparent pocket as a sticker display: Those who collect Hobonichi stickers can use the front pocket as a rotating exhibition – current favourite designs on show, next batch already lined up in the inner pocket.
• Pen choice for the hook: The hook grips via the clip. Clipless pens or very wide bodies won't work reliably here. Slim ballpoints, fine liners or small fountain pens with a standard clip sit securely.
• Activating the bookmark flap: Simply slip the upper strip of the left inner pocket between two pages of your Weeks – the cover itself then marks your current week without needing a separate bookmark.
• PVC care: Prolonged contact with printed materials, other PVC products or dark fabrics can cause colour transfer or warping. Store the cover separately or place it in a neutral inner pocket.
• Combination with Alettone Document Case: Hobonichi offers a matching document folder in the same material family to go with the Alettone cover – for those who want to carry their journal, pen and loose paperwork together.

For Hobonichi Enthusiasts

The Alettone line is a cross-cover series available in multiple colours and for different Hobonichi formats – Weeks, A6 Original and A5 Cousin. The design was created with the aim of providing an uncomplicated entry into the world of Hobonichi covers: clear function, no frills, fair price. The "Sweets" colour deliberately breaks the straightforward concept – for those who don't want to choose between function and cheerfulness. The PVC material is processed identically inside and out; the slightly textured flap is created by a structured surface of the same material, not by a separate layer. All items are assembled by hand, which places the Alettone cover in the crafted category of Hobonichi accessories, despite its industrially manufactured material.

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