Midori Diary Template Time Log Brass

The Midori 'Time & ToDo' stencil in brass is a compact planning tool for notebooks, bullet journals and Traveler's Notebooks. The 0.4 mm thin brass sheet features three different circle sizes and twelve vertical lines – the foundation for daily time trackers, time blocks and structured to-do layouts. Brass develops a natural patina with use: the metal gradually changes tone and surface, becomes warmer to the touch and gains character.

Features

• Twelve vertical lines for time blocks: Enable quick sketching of hourly or half-hourly grids – ideal for time-blocking layouts or daily time logs.
• Three circle sizes: For bullet points, status icons or habit-tracker symbols in various diameters – all traceable in a single pass.
• Silicone-coated reverse side: Prevents the stencil from slipping on smooth, calendered paper as well as on more textured surfaces – no need to correct shifted lines.
• 0.4 mm material thickness: Thin enough to lie flat in the notebook without leaving impressions on following pages; sturdy enough for daily use.
• Brass material: Cool, smooth feel in hand; the metal develops an individual patina over time, making each stencil a personal keepsake.

Use & Tips

• Daily time tracker: The twelve lines can be traced as an hourly grid for a full working day (e.g. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.) – directly in the daily log of your bullet journal or on a blank page in your Traveler's Notebook.
• To-do symbols: The circles in different sizes work as checkbox variants: large circle for main tasks, small circle for subtasks or migration arrows.
• Pen recommendation: Fine tips up to 0.5 mm diameter fit precisely into the engravings – a fineliner with 0.3 mm or 0.4 mm produces particularly clean results. Pigment-based, waterproof ink adheres permanently on most papers.
• On smooth paper: Calendered, ink-resistant paper shows the finest lines most sharply – the stencil performs particularly cleanly on such surfaces.
• Cleaning: A soft, dry cloth is sufficient. Avoid harsh cleaning agents to preserve the naturally forming patina.

For Planning Enthusiasts

Time-blocking is a planning technique where each time segment of a day is assigned to a specific task – visually implemented as filled or marked time slots on an hourly grid. The twelve vertical lines of this stencil are the quickest manual tool for this: a single pass with a fineliner creates an even grid that can be coloured in or marked with symbols. The circle sizes correspond with common bullet journal notation systems, in which circles, filled circles and semicircles encode different task statuses. Brass oxidises slowly in air to a golden-brown tone – if you prefer an even patina, store the stencil in a dry, light-protected place; if you appreciate the vibrant look of daily use, simply let it work.

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