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

Store:

• Hobonichi

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

Stores:

• Kinokuniya
• Amazon
• JetPens

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

Store:

• Kikki-K

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

Stores:

• Montblanc

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

Store:

• Louis Vuitton