Midori Planner Professional Diary Monthly Pad Diamond 2027 (Slim)

Since 1989, the Midori Professional Diary has been an indispensable tool in the daily routine of Japanese professionals – a planner that has barely changed over decades because the concept simply works. The A5 Slim format (216 × 125 mm) fits flat in the palm of your hand, slips into most jacket pockets, and yet makes no compromises on writing space. The Diamond version features a gold-foil-embossed diamond pattern cover on matte black PVC – understated and beautifully crafted.

Features

• Monthly block layout with alternating note pages: Each monthly overview is followed by a double-page spread with memo and to-do sections. Appointments and tasks sit side by side at all times, with no need to switch between tabs or notebooks.
• MD Paper: Midori's own diary paper – cream-coloured, lightly textured with a smooth finish that accepts ink evenly without smudging. Ideal for fountain pens, gel pen inks and fine-tipped pens; minimal show-through even with wet ink.
• Thread binding with ribbon bookmark: The block lies completely flat thanks to thread binding – no pressing down, no warping. A fabric ribbon bookmark permanently marks the current month.
• Inside pocket for A4 documents folded: The side pocket in the cover accommodates an A4 sheet folded into thirds – handy for meeting agendas, printouts or loose notes.
• Gold-foil-embossed Diamond: The diamond pattern is embossed in gold foil into the PVC cover. The surface feels smooth and firm, with a matte-elegant appearance rather than high-gloss.
• Comprehensive supplementary pages: Year overview, annual plan, project pages, to-do sheets, address pages and additional note pages complement the monthly planning section.

Use & Tips

• Monthly planning at a glance: The monthly calendar grid is large enough for several short entries per day. Fountain pens with medium or fine nibs write particularly cleanly on MD Paper; inks with good drying properties (e.g. oil-based refills) work equally well.
• Memo double-page as meeting log: The lined note page following each monthly overview is divided vertically into two columns – bullet points on the left, tasks or follow-up appointments on the right. This instantly structures a meeting record without needing to print templates.
• Project pages used strategically: The included project pages are ideal for milestone tracking or checklists spanning several months – separate from the appointment pages, without cluttering the monthly block.
• Slim format on the go: 216 × 125 × 9 mm fits into a shoulder bag or laptop sleeve. If you hold appointments away from the office, you can carry folded A4 documents directly in the inside pocket.
• Week starts on Monday: The calendar grid starts on Monday; week numbers are printed – helpful for project planning and deadlines by calendar week.

For Planning Enthusiasts

The MD Paper in this planner is the same cream-coloured, slightly yellowish-white paper that Midori uses in its popular MD Notebook. It is explicitly suited to fountain pens: the surface is dense enough to prevent ink spread, yet not so heavily coated that fast-drying inks lose their character. If you write with a fountain pen with a fine or extra-fine nib, you'll experience minimal feathering and virtually no ghosting on MD Paper. Fountain pen-friendly inks with higher viscosity (classic iron gall or pigment inks) should be used sparingly – standard dye-based fountain pen inks work without any issues. The planner runs from December 2026 to January 2028, providing complete coverage of the entire year 2027.

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