Robey · 001
Petals at the Window
A quiet moment beneath the falling petals.
Hand-bound in Seoul
Made with care,
for people who take the time.
I make each notebook by hand in my Seoul studio. Choose a cover you feel close to; the pages inside are yours to fill.
The Robey collection
Meet Robey, a small robot discovering our world. I draw his adventures, then turn each scene into a notebook with its own story.
Robey · 002
The Orange Balloon
A small companion. A little possibility.
Robey · 003
The Little Library
So many stories still to discover.
Robey · 004
Under the Tree
Taking time to notice the leaves.
Robey · 005
Seokchon Lake
Looking across the water, looking up.
Robey · 006
Namsan
One step, then another, towards the tower.
The next story is yours
For the way
you think.
A sentence, a sketch, a thought that needs a little room. The pages are left blank so you can move between them freely.
- 105gsm paper
- Chosen for handwriting, including fountain pens.
- Blank pages. A little guidance.
- Lined and grid guide sheets slip beneath the page when you want them, and lift out when you don’t.
- Folded, sewn, checked
- I fold, sew and check each notebook at my studio table in Seoul.
- Two sizes
- A pocket notebook the size of a postcard, or an A5 with room to write and draw.
- Pocket A6
- About 105 × 148 mm, 52 pages (13 folded sheets). The size of a postcard, it slips into a jacket pocket.
- Standard A5
- About 148 × 210 mm, 56 pages (14 folded sheets). The classic notebook size, with room to write and draw.
Size guide
Both use blank 105gsm paper, with removable lined and grid guides.
One of a kind
Some ideas become just one notebook.
Calligraphy, a piece of hanji, a photograph. These individual pieces let the material lead. Each has its own proportions and details.
Yeobaek · 여백
Space left empty, expressed in calligraphy.
Hanji & thread
Torn paper, held by a few careful stitches.
A photograph, kept
An image given a place on the cover.
Examples from the studio. Ask what is available now.
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Why make them by hand?
My grandmother’s dip pen, my own fountain pens, and the pleasure of letting a thought take its time.
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Questions about the notebooks
Who makes Studio Monjo notebooks?
I’m Jordan Monnet, a French maker in Seoul. I fold, sew and check each notebook by hand in my studio.
What paper do Robey notebooks use?
Robey notebooks have blank 105gsm pages chosen for handwriting, including fountain pens. Removable lined and grid guide sheets slip beneath the page when you want them.
Where can I buy a notebook?
For delivery in South Korea, order through the Studio Monjo Naver shop. For an international order, message Studio Monjo on Instagram with your notebook choice and delivery country. I’ll confirm availability, shipping and payment details.
Can I order notebooks for my company?
Yes. Company editions start at 20 copies. Choose a white cover with your logo or an original Robey illustration, with your message inside. Share your quantity, timing and idea through the company enquiry form.
How to buy
Found your notebook?
Shop in Korea, or speak with the studio about an international order.
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