Graphilo is a series of high-quality Japanese notebooks known primarily for their exceptional paper. They were created by the Kobeha brand as part of the Kobe School Project, with the main goal of offering the best possible writing experience—especially for fountain pens.

The name Graphilo comes from the Greek words graph (to write) and philo (to love), meaning “love of writing”.

The most distinctive feature of Graphilo notebooks is their proprietary Graphilo paper.

Very smooth surface for effortless writing.
Resists feathering (ink does not spread into the fibers) with minimal bleed-through even with very wet inks.
Showcases ink color, shading, and contrast extremely well.

The paper has a weight of approximately 81.4 gsm, yet it performs better than many heavier papers.

You can write with broad nibs without ink bleeding to the other side.
Ink shades appear vivid and well defined.
The paper can even handle light watercolor or sketching.

A5 size, 64 pages with a 4 mm grid. This 64-page notebook features a thread-bound binding that opens easily. The cover is made from textured paper with a handmade feel.

Graphilo notebooks are particularly popular among people who test many inks, use notebooks for bullet journaling or sketching, and enthusiasts of Japanese stationery.

Within the fountain pen community, Graphilo paper is considered one of the best papers for showcasing the properties of fountain pen inks.

Graphilo notebooks are premium Japanese notebooks with paper specifically designed for fountain pens. They stand out for their smooth texture, excellent ink performance, and minimalist design.