Arts&Science: Wax Coating Kip A6 Original Size - Techo Lineup

Arts&ScienceWax Coating KipA6 Original Size

2027 New

This Hobonichi Techo cover was created in collaboration with Arts&Science, the shop and brand led by Sonya Park, who also oversees the English-language edition of the Hobonichi Techo, the Hobonichi Techo Planner.

This year’s leather is Wax Coating Kip, a vegetable-tanned kip leather finished with dye. The wax is worked into the surface by hand by craftspeople, drawing out a rich sheen while preserving the natural character of the leather.

The color is a deep, rich dark brown. The interplay of wax and dye creates distinctive variations in tone and a beautiful luster. The more you use it, the deeper the color becomes and the more the shine develops.

This is a techo cover you can nurture over time into something uniquely your own.

The design is kept simple — no metal fittings, just a belt that loops through. Even if your techo grows thicker from adding cards or stickers, you can adjust the belt to keep it shut.

The edges of the leather are left undyed, so the natural kip color shows through as a design accent. On the back, Arts&Science’s signature key motif is stamped into the leather.

It has a pen hook designed to hold a pen by its clip. On the inside, the logos “ARTS&SCIENCE” and “HOBONICHI” are blind-embossed into the leather.

Note: Also available is the Planner, an English-language techo overseen by Sonya Park. It’s been designed with thoughtful features unique to this edition, including bonus pages not found in other versions.

The Hobonichi Techo leather covers are made with all-natural materials that have their own unique appearance. Every leather cover is a one-of-a-kind, all-natural product, so you can feel good knowing your cover is the only one like it in the world. Here are some of the unique characteristics you can expect to find.

- Markings that naturally occur during an animal’s life:

Wrinkles, veins, texture, and scratches

- Characteristics from the manufacturing process of natural leather:

Dark spots (occurs when components of the leather are exposed to iron in the air during the tanning and dyeing process)

About Arts&Science

Arts & Science is a select shop and brand for which Sonya Park serves as creative director and owner. Founded in 2003, the brand currently operates 15 locations across Tokyo, Kamakura, Kyoto, and Fukuoka under various concepts.

The shops carry a wide variety of items such as original clothing, home goods designed to make your time at home more fulfilling, everyday items, artist collections, and even in the field of food. Exhibitions and special events are held on an ongoing basis, alongside collaborations with brands and artists.

Arts&Science Website

Note: A limited edition version of this cover made from Shoulder Nubuck 2 (cowhide) is also available exclusively through Arts&Science.

Staff List

Photographer: Styled Images: Nobuki Kawaharazaki / Product Detail: Hiroyuki Oe
Stylist: Sanami Okamoto

Arts&ScienceWax Coating KipA6 Original Size

¥32,120 - ¥33,110 (incl. tax)
¥29,700 (incl. tax)

20 per item

Available

Normal

Specifications*Specifications may vary slightly

Cover

Size

H: 165 x W: 244 x T: 3 mm / H: 6.5" x W: 9.6" x T: 0.1"
*Excluding pen holders

Weight

Approx. 100 g

Main material

Exterior: Cow leather / Interior: Cow leather

Compatible Techo Books

Planner (A6)
1 page per day English edition
Original (A6)
1 page per day
Original Avec (A6)
1 page per day 6-month book
Day-Free
Monthly notebook

Planner | One-Page-Per-Day TypeEnglish

type	Monday Start (English)
Size	A6 H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 190 g
Dates	Jan 2027 - Dec 2027

The English-version daily techo with a refined design

This compact A6 size techo has spacious daily pages and a simple graph-paper design that offers plenty of freedom to draw, paste, and write.

Daily pages
Yearly calendar
Yearly index
Monthly calendar
Memo pages

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Original | One-Page-Per-Day TypeStandard Edition (Japanese / English) / One Piece Edition (*1)

type	Monday Start (Japanese) Sunday Start (Japanese) Monday Start (English)
Size	A6 H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 15 mm / H: 5.8" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.6" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 195 g
Dates	Jan 2027 - Dec 2027 (Jan start) Apr 2027 - Mar 2028 (Apr start)

A classic easy-to-use techo

This compact A6 size techo has spacious daily pages and a simple graph-paper design that offers plenty of freedom to draw, paste, and write.

Daily pages
Yearly calendar
Yearly index
Monthly calendar
Memo pages

*1 Also compatible with the One Piece Edition Original Book.

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Original Avec | One-Page-Per-Day Type (2-Book Set)Japanese

type	Monday Start (Japanese)
Size	A6 Each Book: H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 8 mm / H: 5.9" x W: 4.1" x T: 0.3" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Each Book: Approx. 110 g
Dates	Book 1: Jan 2027 - June 2027 Book 2: July 2027 - Dec 2027

Each 6-month daily techo is thin and light for easy carry

This techo splits the year into two 6-month books, making it easy to carry while keeping the same page design and layout as the standard edition.

Daily pages
Yearly calendar
Yearly index
Monthly calendar
Memo pages

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Day-Free | Monthly Techo + NotebookJapanese

type	Monday Start (Japanese)
Size	A6 H: 148 x W: 105 x T: 8 mm / W: 4.1" x H: 5.9" x T: 0.3" *Specifications may vary slightly
Weight	Approx. 110 g
Dates	Dec 2026 - Mar 2028

A monthly notebook with undated pages to write freely

This techo starts with monthly calendars and ends with undated graph paper pages so you can write whenever you want, and as much as you want.

Monthly calendar
Yearly calendar
Yearly index
Graph paper notebook pages

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Please Read Before You Buy

We’ve compiled a list of warnings, potential issues, and tips to keep in mind for this particular product. Additionally, the color of the product may be slightly different in actuality than compared to how it appeared on a computer or smartphone screen.

About the pen hook: The pen hook of this cover is designed to hold a pen by its clip.

Leather may contain preexisting wrinkles and marks: In order to allow customers the enjoyment of all-natural leather, the leather is processed in a way that retains its original feel. This may leave imperfections visible on the surface of the cover, such as wrinkles, scratches, stains, or vein marks.
Depending on the conditions in which the cover is used, natural oils of the leather may emerge and appear as stains. We ask for your understanding for these naturally-occurring characteristics of genuine leather.

Each leather piece has a unique look: This product uses leather with a highly distinctive character. The appearance of the leather varies depending on which part of the hide is used, so each item will have a one-of-a-kind expression. Please note that the pattern or texture may differ from what is shown in the product images.

Color transfer may occur due to friction, pressure, or moisture: Color may transfer to other items through friction or prolonged contact. This risk increases when the cover is exposed to water or sweat, so please take extra care when carrying it near clothing or other belongings.