Midori Planner Professional Diary Weekly Vertical Star 2027 (Slim)

The Midori Professional Diary PRD Slim Weekly Vertical is a Japanese planner in the slim A5 format, manufactured since 1989 as a work tool for structured daily time management. The centrepiece is the vertical week view: each day runs as a vertical time column from 8:00 to 22:00, so appointments, gaps and overlaps are readable at a glance. The PVC cover with gold foil-embossed star pattern – the "Star" edition – comes in a light, calming tone with fine geometric decoration. Inside, everything runs on Midori MD Paper: the cream-white, silk-smooth paper that works equally well with fountain pens, gel pens and fine-tip markers.

Features

• Vertical week view with time divisions: Each week occupies a double page; days run as vertical columns with hourly time blocks from 8:00 to 22:00. Appointments can be precisely scheduled, parallel events remain visible – the format is particularly suited to those who plan their day hour by hour.
• Month overviews as a framework: A month block page precedes each week view, providing the big picture. The interplay between month and week perspective makes it possible to manage short-term daily planning and medium-term project planning in the same book.
• Midori MD Paper: The cream-white, calendered paper flows smoothly under fountain pen ink without fraying. Ink flow and drying time are tailored to a broad spectrum of writing instruments – from fine steel nibs to fine-tip markers and quick-drying gel pens. Show-through is minimal at normal stroke width.
• Thread-bound block with two ribbons: The thread binding lies flat without stress on the spine; the two ribbons simultaneously mark the week page and month page.
• PVC cover with foil printing: The smooth glossy surface is robust against moisture; the gold foil star motif gives the "Star" edition a subtly decorative character.
• Triangular corner pocket inside: The cover features a corner pocket that holds a folded A4 sheet – practical for meeting notes, printouts or loose notes.
• Comprehensive supplementary material: Annual calendar, year overview, 14 month pages (December 2026 – January 2028), weekly calendar (December 2026 – December 2027), lined note pages, project sheets, to-do sheets, address list, and ID and password list.

Use & Tips

• Fountain pen on MD Paper: Medium to broad steel nibs flow particularly smoothly on the smooth MD Paper. Those who write frequently in the planner should ideally choose water-based ink – it dries reliably on this surface without smudging. Iron gall and pigmented inks also adhere well, but require slightly longer drying times.
• Time grid as a task matrix: The hourly columns can be used not only for appointments, but also as focus blocks in the sense of time blocking – a proven principle for knowledge workers who wish to plan concentrated phases and buffers visibly.
• Month page as week preview: The month block page is ideal for deadlines, travel and recurring events, whilst the weekly vertical structures the current day. Two different-coloured inks – one for appointments, one for tasks – make the difference readable at a glance.
• Make use of the corner pocket: A folded A4 sheet with the current project agenda or a meeting protocol can be carried directly in the cover without weighing down the block.
• Complement the ribbons with colour: Those who use the two supplied ribbons for week and month can mark the reference page in the address section permanently with a third one (e.g. from TRAVELER'S Notebook accessories).

For Planner Enthusiasts

The vertical week format of the Professional Diary PRD draws on a Japanese planner tradition that treats time axes as visual orientation aids – rather like a track plan, where gaps and bottlenecks are immediately apparent. MD Paper was developed by Midori specifically for intensive handwriting: the surface is lightly smooth-calendered, but not coated, which means ink soaks into the paper rather than sitting on top – the result is sharp, clean script with minimal smudging risk at normal stroke width. For calligraphers, the planner is more of a working notebook than a showpiece; those who write with a stub nib or soft steel nib will appreciate the paper's consistent absorbency. The thread binding is a true lay-flat binding: the block remains stable at 180° opening without pages giving way – a difference that is noticeable when writing with the left hand or with broader handwriting.

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