--- title: "MUJI Compact Notebook A7: 88 Blank Sheets, Pen Loop" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/muji-compact-notebook-a7/" description: "MUJI Compact Notebook A7 explained: 7.4 × 10.5 cm, 88 blank sheets, a side loop that holds MUJI compact pens, 13 colors, polyurethane cover, price band and origin." category: "Notebooks" type: "Pocket notebook" published: 2026-11-01 updated: 2026-11-01 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 3 products: - name: "MUJI Compact Notebook A7" brand: "MUJI" brand_origin: "Japan" made_in: "China" material: "Polyurethane cover, paper (per MUJI USA)" price_band: "$$ ($5–20 per notebook, typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd." model: "Compact Notebook A7 - Black (NA76CC4S)" gtin: "4550583698782" url: "https://www.muji.us/products/compact-notebook-a7-black-na76cc4s" --- # MUJI Compact Notebook A7: 88 Blank Sheets, Pen Loop > The MUJI Compact Notebook A7 is a pocket notebook with 88 sheets of smooth blank paper and a side loop for MUJI's compact pens. MUJI USA lists it at 7.4 × 10.5 cm (2.9 × 4.1 in), a polyurethane and paper build, 13 colors and China as the origin. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/muji-compact-notebook-a7/ - Category: Notebooks - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-11-01 - Updated: 2026-11-01 ![MUJI Compact Notebook A7, 7.4 by 10.5 cm, closed with its pen loop, open on two blank pages and beside an 11 cm compact pen, drawn to scale](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/muji-compact-notebook-a7-illustration-16x9.png?v=a9c9d23f) *The A7 notebook closed, open and beside an 11 cm compact pen, at MUJI USA's listed sizes (1 mm = 2.95 px).* Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times. Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | MUJI Compact Notebook A7 | MUJI (by Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.) | Japan | China | Polyurethane cover, paper (per MUJI USA) | – | $$: $5–20 per notebook | - Made in (MUJI Compact Notebook A7): China. MUJI USA's product details give "Country/Region of Origin: China" for the black notebook. Source: https://www.muji.us/products/compact-notebook-a7-black-na76cc4s - Good for: Everyday carry, Travel. ## Key takeaways - MUJI USA lists the notebook at W7.4 × D10.5 cm (2.9 × 4.1 in). - Each notebook has 88 sheets of smooth blank paper (176 pages); MUJI says refills arrive in fall 2026. - A loop on the side is made to hold MUJI's compact pens, so notebook and pen can match in color. - The cover is polyurethane; MUJI warns the paper may show yellow or black spots. - Thirteen colors, made in China, in our $$ band ($5–20). ## What is the MUJI Compact Notebook A7? **It's a small blank notebook, 7.4 × 10.5 cm, with a polyurethane cover and a side loop for MUJI's compact pens.** MUJI USA says it is convenient for note-taking and doodling wherever you go, fitting into a pocket or bag. MUJI is the brand of Ryohin Keikaku, the Japanese retailer. It is a different notebook from MUJI's [double ring A7](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/muji-double-ring-notebook/), which is lined and ring-bound. ## MUJI Compact Notebook A7 specs | Spec | Value | |---|---| | Maker | MUJI (Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.), Japan | | Size | W7.4 × D10.5 cm (2.9 × 4.1 in) | | Paper | 88 sheets (176 pages), smooth, blank | | Cover | Polyurethane | | Pen loop | Yes, fits MUJI compact pens | | Colors (US) | 13 | | Barcode (black) | 4550583698782 | | Made in | China (MUJI USA) | MUJI USA gives no paper weight, so we can't say how it takes fountain pen ink. ## Who is the MUJI Compact Notebook A7 for? **It suits people who want a very small notebook that matches a compact pen.** - **Everyday carry:** at 7.4 × 10.5 cm (2.9 × 4.1 in) MUJI USA says it fits easily into your pocket or bag. - **Travel:** it is a 105 mm A7 notebook with a loop for a matching 11 cm pen, a compact pairing for trips. Skip it if you need ruled or grid pages: MUJI USA describes only blank paper. ![The MUJI A7 compact notebook, 10.5 cm tall, beside an 11 cm compact pen, to scale](https://stationerytimes.com/images/muji-compact-notebook-a7-beside-compact-pen.svg?v=b30e4367) *The notebook and an 11 cm compact pen drawn to scale (1 mm = 2.4 px). Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times.* ## Which colors does the MUJI A7 notebook come in? **Thirteen: black, gray, pink, brown, red, blue black, green, blue, asagi, orange, yellow, purple and white.** MUJI says you can pair the notebook with a compact pen in your favorite color, for a coordinated set. We don't publish swatches because MUJI USA gives no cover tints we could state honestly. ## Can you refill it? **MUJI USA says notepad refills will be available starting fall 2026.** The page gave no refill size or price when we read it on November 1, 2026. If you buy now, the 88 sheets are all you get. ## How does it compare with other pocket notebooks? **It's smaller than the usual pocket size and has a pen loop.** See MUJI's [Japanese pocket notebook](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/muji-japanese-pocket-notebook/) in A6, and our [best pocket notebooks](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-pocket-notebooks/) roundup for [Field Notes](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/field-notes-original-kraft/) and others. | | Compact A7 | Japanese Pocket A6 | |---|---|---| | Size | 7.4 × 10.5 cm | 10.5 × 14.8 cm | | Sheets | 88, blank | 144 (or 50 in Thin) | | Cover | Polyurethane, with loop | Paper, red bookmark thread | | Made in | China | Japan | ## Where is it made, and what does it cost? **In China: MUJI USA gives China as the country or region of origin.** It is in our $$ band ($5–20), at one price for every color. MUJI USA sells it as Final Sale, with no refunds or exchanges; we read the page on November 1, 2026, and prices change. ## Frequently asked questions ### How many pages does the MUJI Compact Notebook A7 have? MUJI USA lists 88 sheets of blank paper, which is 176 pages. ### Is the MUJI Compact Notebook A7 blank or lined? Blank. MUJI USA describes smooth blank paper. ### What colors does the MUJI Compact Notebook A7 come in? MUJI USA lists 13: black, gray, pink, brown, red, blue black, green, blue, asagi, orange, yellow, purple and white. ### Can you refill the MUJI Compact Notebook A7? MUJI USA says notepad refills will be available starting fall 2026. They weren't on the page when we read it, so check the collection. ### Which pens fit the MUJI A7 notebook loop? MUJI USA says the loop perfectly fits its Compact Pens, sold separately. It doesn't say whether other pens fit. ### Is the MUJI Compact Notebook A7 cover leather? No. MUJI USA lists polyurethane and paper as the materials. ### Why does the MUJI notebook paper have spots? MUJI USA says that, due to the nature of the material, there may be yellow or black spots on the surface of the paper. ## Sources - [MUJI USA: Compact Notebook A7 - Black (W7.4 x D10.5 cm; 88 sheets blank; polyurethane and paper; China; loop; refills fall 2026; read in full November 1, 2026)](https://www.muji.us/products/compact-notebook-a7-black-na76cc4s) - [MUJI USA: Compact Notebook A7 - Asagi (one of the 13 colors listed)](https://www.muji.us/products/compact-notebook-a7-asagi-naa5ca4a) - [MUJI USA stationery collection (product list, read November 1, 2026)](https://www.muji.us/collections/stationery)