Utka notebooks (named after the Swedish word for ‘expand’) are a versatile, high-quality option for anyone who writes. They’re filled with smooth, bleedproof Maruman writing paper try it with fountain pens, rollerballs, gel pens, ballpoints, and pretty much anything else in your pen cup.

A few special features distinguish Utka from Maruman’s other fine notebooks. Most noticeably, the book starts with 10 sheets labeled “My List” and formatted for tracking your tasks and projects. That section is followed by 80 sheets of gridded paper, each with an area at the edge for creating a color-coded index.

Double ring binding, so it’s extra sturdy in your backpack. 90 sheets. A5 (5.8″ x 8.3″) size. Made in Japan.