Hobonichi Planner 2027 HON Slash Navy (A6, eng.)

The Hobonichi Planner 2027 HON Slash Navy is a bound daily planner in A6 format with a firmly integrated hardcover – no separate cover needed. The deep navy blue of the cover, which appears almost black, features a diagonally embossed gold foil slash: the diagonal stroke motif from date notation. Inside awaits the proven Tomoe River paper: thin, lightweight, and with a smooth surface that takes ink cleanly.

Highlights

• Slash design in gold foil: The diagonal stroke is embossed in gold foil on the matte grey cotton cover – inspired by the forward slash (/), which is used when writing dates. The matte fabric cover lies pleasantly cool and velvety in the hand and is resistant to dirt and abrasion.
• Integrated hardcover: HON means "book" in Japanese – the planner comes with a firmly attached hardcover and can be carried directly without an additional cover. The book spine is also embossed in gold foil with the year and HON logo, perfect for shelving.
• Thread-sewn binding, opens 180° flat: The stitch binding allows complete opening without resistance – both pages lie flat on the table without needing to hold the book. Essential for relaxed writing across the full page margin.
• Tomoe River paper: The paper is extremely thin and lightweight, yet remarkably ink-resistant. The smooth surface works particularly well with fountain pens, fineliners, and soft ballpoint pens. Depending on ink flow and moisture, drying time can be slightly longer – quick-drying inks or gel roller refills are recommended for faster work.
• One day, one page – 3.7 mm grid paper: Each day from January 1 to December 31, 2027 has its own page with fine dot grid (3.7 mm), a 24-hour timeline, and a daily quote. Plenty of space for text, sketches, pasted tickets, or washi tape.
• Two bookmarks: One bookmark each in navy and beige allow quick marking of two different places simultaneously – for example, current daily page and monthly overview.
• Rounded page corners: Noticeably reduce creasing and wear when carrying in a bag or backpack.

Use & Tips

• Fountain pen: Tomoe River paper is known for its sheen effect with iron-based inks and rich color depth – ideal for flexible nibs and fine nibs. Caution with very wet nibs or pigmented inks: allow longer drying time, do not wipe immediately.
• Bullet journaling and daily logging: The 3.7 mm grid is fine enough for small handwriting and precise layouts without being obtrusive. Ready to use for rapid logging, habit trackers, or small sketches.
• Scrapbooking on pages: Washi tape, small cutouts, or Polaroids can be glued to the smooth paper – the pages are stable enough for light stickers, but not for heavy collage materials.
• Annual planning: The year index and monthly calendars (December 2026 to March 2028) provide quick overview; the two bookmarks help jump between daily page and monthly view.
• On the go: The A6 format fits in any jacket or pants pocket. The hardcover protects without an additional cover – the HON is the planner that needs no accessories.
• Storage on shelf: The gold-foiled spine with year and HON logo makes past editions instantly identifiable at a glance – practical when collecting multiple years.

For Paper Enthusiasts

Tomoe River paper for planners was revised starting with the 2024 edition: the fibers were adjusted so the surface is even smoother, the paper became lighter despite the same thickness, and ink retention improved. The result is a paper that shows characteristic ink distribution when writing with a fountain pen – sheen develops well, shading is clearly visible. If working with wet nibs or heavily pigmented inks, first test the paper with your chosen combination on a bonus page.

Technical Specifications

The matching pencil board is not included. We offer it separately.