A planner is something you may use for a year or even longer. All the thinking, jotting, and reflecting you do rests on one essential foundation: paper.
For people who love using planners, paper matters more than anything. It needs to feel silky-smooth yet sturdy when you write. Because you carry it everywhere, it must be light. In short, planner paper has to satisfy many demands.
That’s why Jibun Techo uses two KOKUYO-original papers developed exclusively for planners: THIN PAPER and MIO PAPER.
Each sheet is slim and light but still resists bleed-through and pairs beautifully with a wide range of pens. We actually ran writing tests with different pens. Let’s explore the paper quality that makes Jibun Techo so beloved.
A Closer Look at the Two Paper Types
THIN PAPER: Feather-light and compact
Lightweight and compact even with hundreds of pages, THIN PAPER keeps your planner slim and easy to carry around. Despite its thinness, it is strong, dries ink quickly and resists show-through. The writing feel is crisp and airy, perfect for quick notes on the go.
MIO PAPER: Smooth, rich, and fountain-pen friendly
MIO PAPER provides a smooth, almost luxurious writing experience with a slightly thicker, softer sheet that lets ink colors pop and shading shine. The surface has a gentle “buttery” glide, making long writing sessions with your planner a joy.
Pen Test – Writing with Different Types of Pens
We wrote with various instruments - fountain pens, gel inks, ball-points, and more - and photographed the results to compare bleed-through, show-through, and writing feel.
THIN PAPER vs MIO PAPER
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THIN PAPER was engineered specifically for Jibun Techo to minimize bleed-through. Each pen’s true color appears vividly, making text bold and easy to read.
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MIO PAPER is particularly friendly to fountain pens. Depending on the pen, ink variation and shading emerge clearly. The extra paper thickness lets ink absorb quickly, reducing feathering and show-through.
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Because MIO PAPER is a tad thicker than THIN PAPER, it fares even better against bleed-through. THIN PAPER, meanwhile, has a brighter white tone that makes text pop and lets you appreciate the ink’s original hue.
In Jibun Techo, the paper is not just something to write on, it is a partner that lets you enjoy writing itself! Grab your favorite pen and feel the difference for yourself.
Jibun Techo with THIN PAPER
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Jibun Techo with MIO PAPER
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