Hobonichi Moomin Blotting Paper - Moomin

This blotting paper from the Hobonichi Moomin collection absorbs excess ink from fountain pens and other ink-based writing instruments before it can bleed onto the next page. Each sheet features an illustration from the Moomin novel Moominsummer Madness on the front – printed using traditional letterpress, which gives the surface a slightly textured feel and minimal variations in ink coverage that make each sheet unique. Below it reads in Finnish: "Write as much as you like."

Features

• Highly absorbent paper: The thick, fast-drying paper absorbs excess ink immediately – especially practical for fountain pens with broad nibs or inks with longer drying times.
• Protects delicate papers: Prevents impressions and smudges on the opposite page – ideal for thin, ink-hungry papers like Tomoe River.
• Letterpress printing: The Moomin illustration is printed using the letterpress technique, which gives the surface a tactile embossing and a characteristic, handcrafted look.
• Perfectly sized for Hobonichi formats: The 10 sheets are cut to fit all common Hobonichi Techo formats – Original (A6), Cousin (A5), and Weeks.
• Moomin Collection 2027: Part of the official Hobonichi × Moomin line, based on Tove Jansson's characters.

Application & Tips

• Simply place on fresh ink after writing and press lightly – the paper absorbs excess ink within seconds.
• Highly recommended for fountain pens with generous ink flow, broad nibs, or water-based inks that take longer to dry on smooth paper.
• Also helpful for stamping: excess stamp ink can be cleanly dabbed away.
• The printed side faces up – it doesn't come into contact with the ink, so the illustration remains permanently preserved.
• The sheets can be reused as long as their absorbent capacity is sufficient – with heavy ink absorption, a fresh sheet is recommended.

For Calligraphy and Techo Enthusiasts

Tomoe River paper, used in Hobonichi planners, is thin and smooth – qualities that make ink-rich writing instruments like broad-nibbed or flex-nibbed fountain pens appealing, but drying-intensive. Blotting paper is not an optional extra here, but a functional tool in the writing process. The letterpress printing technique used for the Moomin illustration applies elevated pressure to the paper surface – visible as a slight embossing, felt as a textured surface. This handcrafted printing technique conceptually aligns well with the analog writing culture surrounding the Hobonichi Techo.

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