A5 planner covers that fit Hobonichi Cousin, Leuchtturm1917, Stalogy & Moleskine

A5 planner covers that fit Hobonichi Cousin, Leuchtturm1917, Stalogy & Moleskine


By the Roadmap+ Team
 

Looking for an A5-sized journal or bujo cover can be time-consuming as it's not always clear what will fit in what. To make it easier, we've compiled a list of our tried and true favorites that you'll want to use over and over again and are of a quality that lasts.

All planners fit a standard A5 notebook and open flat. That is, a Leuchtturm1917, a Hobonichi A5 or similar notebooks with these dimensions. The Delfonics Rollbahn in Large with the dimensions (they vary in "Large") at approximately w 16.5cm x h 21.5 (width start from the ring to the other side of the cover) will also fit these A5 covers. Where a thickly grown planner that's filled with stickers, photos and the like will fit comfortably, will be noted with an asterisk ("*").

Hobonichi Cousin Covers*

Pros:

  • $-$$$ affordable to expensive options
  • perfect fit
  • high quality that will last more than a year
  • cute prints
  • pen loop on most
  • each cover or case has at least two bookmarks attached
  • additional accessory options (e.g. pencil board, bookmarks, stickers)
  • if you also keep an A6 Stalogy, Hobonichi A6 covers also fit perfectly

Cons:

  • zipper cases add an inch or so to each side (width)
  • pen loop on most
  • most designs won't appeal to males

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Lihit Lab Smart Cover

Pros:

  • $ affordable
  • no pen loop
  • internal and external pockets for an extra note book, pens, USB, etc.
  • lightweight but surprisingly durable
  • modern and neutral colors suitable for work and play
  • suitable for somewhat thicker planners

Cons:

  • no closure means loose sheets or notes could slip out
  • isn't as pretty or stylish as the others listed

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covers you'll want to use over and over again and are of a quality that lasts


Kikki-K A5 Leather Compendiums and Leather Notebooks

Pros:

  • $$ from $49.95
  • monogramming option from $5
  • suitable styles for work or play
  • leather feels nice for the price and holds up well (not easily scratched) over the year

Cons:

  • includes a removable notebook
  • may not fit a thick Hobonichi Cousin or Stalogy by the end of the year
  • prominent 'K' hardware on most

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Montblanc Meisterstück Notebook Medium

Pros:

  • durable and high quality
  • professional look that's perfect for grad school, job hunting and work
  • thick enough to hold a medium-chunky Hobonichi Cousin or Stalogy
  • sold worldwide in Mont Blanc stores, boutique stationers and department stores

Cons:

  • $$$ expensive
  • no closure
  • inside the spine of the cover is a stiff leather pen holder which unevens the left side when writing until you're a few months in or use a hardcover planner

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Louis Vuitton Desk Agenda*

Pros:

  • so thick you can slide an extra notebook into the left side. So yes, it will even fit the chunkiest of Hobonichi Cousin planners.
  • good quality will ensure it's usable for more than a year or two
  • many stores worldwide if you want to pick up or have issues
  • styles designed for neutral, feminine and masculine tastes
  • If luxury goods are your thing, LV is one of the few designers that have an A5 planner cover.

Cons:

  • $$$ expensive
  • no closure could mean loose paper falls out
  • doesn't suit a single thin Leuchtturm1917 or Moleskine
  • few pockets and card slots that don't hold much
  • even if you're a fan of luxury goods, LV may not be your thing

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