Retro ’80s A5 Notebook — Take Notes the ’80s Way! 📼🕶️ (Patreon)

Turn up the nostalgia with the Retro ’80s A5 Notebook from Sandstorm 3D Designs.

This one is all about the decade of cassette tapes, boomboxes, neon colors, big sunglasses, and unforgettable style. The coordinating front-and-back artwork brings plenty of that classic ’80s energy while still keeping the notebook practical enough for everyday notes, lists, plans, ideas, or journaling.

With its bright pinks, blues, oranges, retro graphics, and disc-bound A5 format, it’s a fun way to keep a little bit of the ’80s sitting right on your desk.

Features:

• A5 notebook format

• Coordinating retro ’80s front-and-back artwork

• Disc-bound notebook design

• Designed for lined writing pages

• Durable 3D-printed cover design

• Bold multicolor artwork

• Great for notes, lists, planning, journaling, and everyday ideas

• Fun gift idea for ’80s lovers

• Designed by Sandstorm 3D Designs in Canada

• Commercial-use tiers available subject to membership terms

Now available on Patreon!

Paper available here:

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Important Printing Information

This is a digital 3D-printable notebook design.

Final print quality and fit may vary depending on printer, nozzle, filament, calibration, layer height, top-surface settings, wall settings, bed adhesion, color-change setup, orientation, and slicer profile.

Because the notebook covers include binding openings, detailed lettering, smaller decorative graphics, and multiple color regions, always inspect the sliced preview carefully before printing.

Pay particular attention to:

• Disc/binding openings

• Thin lettering and artwork

• Small color details

• Raised or recessed features

• Edge strength around the binding area

• Top-surface quality

Normal FDM characteristics such as visible layer lines, minor seams, slight dimensional variation, and small differences in color or surface finish should be expected.

Sandstorm 3D Designs is not responsible for failed prints, wasted filament, adhesion failures, color-change problems, incorrect slicer settings, printer malfunctions, dimensional variation, binding-fit issues, or other printing-related losses.

Files are supplied as-is, and the user is responsible for selecting suitable materials, printer settings, binding components, and final assembly.

Notebook Size & Binding Information

This design is intended for an A5-style disc-bound notebook setup.

Paper, binding discs, and hole dimensions can vary between manufacturers, so always compare your intended paper and binding system with the finished printed covers before final assembly.

Normal FDM tolerances can affect the fit around the binding openings.

Do not force discs or rings through openings that are excessively tight, as this may crack or split the printed cover.

Before assembly:

• Make sure every binding opening printed cleanly.

• Confirm the discs or rings fit without excessive force.

• Avoid sharply bending the printed cover around the binding holes.

• Check the binding area periodically for cracking or wear.

• Discontinue use if significant structural damage develops.

Filament & Care

PLA is generally suitable for normal indoor notebook use but can soften or warp when exposed to excessive heat, prolonged direct sunlight, or a hot vehicle.

PETG or another suitable filament may provide additional flexibility or temperature resistance depending on the intended use.

Keep the notebook away from excessive heat and moisture.

Clean the printed covers gently using a soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals unless they are compatible with the filament used.

Normal layer lines and minor surface variations are part of the FDM printing process.

Safety & Use

This notebook is intended for normal writing, organization, journaling, and decorative use.

Inspect the printed covers before assembly and periodically during use.

Discontinue use if you notice:

• Cracks or splitting

• Sharp damaged edges

• Poor layer bonding

• Loose decorative details

• Excessive wear around the binding openings

Binding discs, rings, or other detachable components may present a choking hazard. Keep small parts away from young children and pets where appropriate.

Included / Not Included

The Patreon download includes the applicable digital Retro ’80s A5 Notebook file(s) described in the release.

Unless specifically stated as included in the Patreon download:

Lined paper/pages, binding discs or rings, pen, and other notebook accessories are not included.

Cassette tapes, boomboxes, sunglasses, decorative props, and other items shown in promotional artwork are also not included.

A finished physical notebook is not included with the digital-file download.

File & Commercial-Use Terms

Files are for personal use only unless you have an active qualifying Sandstorm 3D Designs commercial membership or separate commercial license.

Where permitted under the applicable membership, authorized physical 3D-printed copies may be sold.

Digital files may not be resold, shared, redistributed, transferred, uploaded, supplied to another person, or given away, whether modified or unmodified.

The underlying Sandstorm notebook model and original Sandstorm artwork remain the intellectual property of Sandstorm 3D Designs.

Anyone selling physical notebooks is responsible for:

• Print quality

• Material selection

• Binding compatibility

• Paper and disc/ring selection

• Final inspection

• Product safety

• Customer information

• Packaging and customer support

• Compliance with applicable consumer and intellectual-property requirements