Cheerful and practical, the Apica CD Notebook in Yellow (CD15YN) is the semi B5 version of Japan’s classic C.D. Notebook, with a bright, sunny yellow cover that is easy to spot on a crowded desk.

Key highlights

• Size: semi B5, 252 x 179mm
• Pages: 34 sheets / 68 pages
• Ruling: 6.5mm, 32 lines per page
• Paper: Apica 81.4gsm, acid-free
• Binding: reinforced side-stitched
• Cover colour: Yellow

Paper that writers love

Inside the Yellow CD15YN are 34 sheets of Apica’s 81.4gsm paper, a little heavier and smoother than the paper in the smaller CD notebooks. Pens glide across the Yellow pages, and fountain pen lines stay clean.

How the CD15YN is ruled

Expect 32 neat lines per page at 6.5mm spacing, a format Japanese students have relied on for years for lecture notes and homework.

Who is the Yellow CD-15 for?

Students who colour-code subjects will find the Yellow CD15YN easy to grab at a glance.

Frequently asked questions

How many pages are in the Apica CD15YN?

The CD15YN has 34 sheets, which is 68 pages.

What size is the Yellow Apica CD-15?

The Yellow CD15YN is semi B5, about 252 x 179mm, a popular Japanese notebook size a little smaller than A4.

Is the CD15YN good for fountain pens?

Yes. The smooth 81.4gsm paper in the Yellow CD-15 handles most fountain pen inks well, particularly with fine and medium nibs.

Apica CD Notebook CD15YN: specifications

• Brand: Apica (Japan)
• Collection: CD Notebook (CD-15)
• Code: CD15YN
• Cover colour: Yellow
• Size: semi B5, 252 x 179mm
• Pages: 68 (34 sheets)
• Ruling: 6.5mm, 32 lines
• Paper: 81.4gsm
• Binding: side-stitched
• Origin: Japan

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