Midori Planner Professional Diary Monthly Pad Flower 2027 (slim)

The Midori Professional Diary Slim Monthly Block is a sleek A5 planner measuring 216 × 125 mm – slim enough for a jacket pocket, sturdy enough for daily desk use. Flower refers to the embossed floral motif on the PVC cover: delicately gold-foiled on a soft surface, subtly lustrous. Inside, it features MD Paper – smooth, cream-coloured paper from Midori's own diary range, which pairs exceptionally well with fountain pen and ink. Thread-bound, it lies flat when writing, without any spine tension.

Features

• Monthly block format with memo pages: Each monthly overview is followed by a two-page spread with a to-do list and lined notes – meeting notes and appointment status stay together in one place, without searching through a separate notebook.
• Lined memo page in two columns: The memo page is divided vertically into two columns – two conversation threads, two projects, or task and result can be tracked neatly side by side.
• MD Paper: Paper specially developed for Midori diaries absorbs ink evenly without smudging and shows minimal show-through. Sensitive nibs – from extra-fine to medium – glide across it without resistance. Fibre-tip pens and ballpoints also write cleanly.
• PVC cover with gold-foil embossing: The textured cover is wipeable and retains its shape even after months in a bag. The flower motif is die-cut, not printed – it feels slightly raised to the touch.
• Thread-bound with ribbon bookmark: Sturdy spine, no adhesive failure – the planner lasts the whole year. The ribbon bookmark marks the current month without sticky notes.
• Coverage December 2026 to January 2028: Full 2027 annual planner with two months' buffer at each end for seamless year transitions.
• Supplementary pages in appendix: Project sheets, to-do sheets, address pages and blank note pages – a structured backbone for recurring work formats.

Use & Tips

• Monthly planning at a glance: The monthly overview as a block – all weeks in rows, all days in columns – is ideal for deadlines, travel dates and recurring meetings. Fountain pen ink in rich colours (blue, green, burgundy) makes categories stand out clearly on MD Paper.
• Meeting follow-up on the memo page: The two-column layout works well as a split record – discussion points on the left, open items on the right. Those using a fibre-tip pen (0.3–0.5 mm) can subdivide the columns further.
• Project sheets as sprint overview: The included project sheets can be used as sprint boards or campaign overviews – columns for status, responsibility, deadline.
• With fountain pen: MD Paper handles aqueous fountain pen inks well. Fast-drying ink variants (resin-based or pigment inks) bead slightly – for full colour depth, classic standard inks are recommended. Nibs from EF to M work ideally; broad nibs can feel cramped on closely-spaced pages when writing longer passages.
• Slim format in everyday use: 216 × 125 × 9 mm fits into any inner pocket of a work bag. Paired with a slim fountain pen or mechanical pencil, it makes a compact work set without bulk.

For Planner Enthusiasts

The Professional Diary has existed since 1989 – one of Midori's longest-running product lines, which has hardly changed its format. MD Paper was not developed for art projects, but for daily writing use: high tear resistance, pleasant feel, minimal rubber eraser wear. Thread-binding (thread-stitched, no perfect-binding) is why the planner still lies flat after a year without a broken spine – a detail that becomes noticeably important by October. The Flower cover is not identical to the solid-colour variants: the cover is slightly more textured, and the embossed motif gives the surface tactile depth. Those who combine the planner with a PVC protective cover can easily slip it into a Traveler's Notebook sleeve (Regular size).

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