DIARY GUIDE
Crafting stories for over 135 years, designed to celebrate the joy of the handwritten.
LAYOUT
LAYOUT
A snapshot of your week ahead, at a glance. Some of our larger styles also include an accompanying notes page so you can jot down those weekly to-dos.
Our day-per-page styles give you a blank page to devote to your day so, even on the busiest days, you’ll never run out of writing room.
SIZE
Let's put things into perspective. Our diaries come in a variety of shapes and
sizes,
find your perfect fit with our
Size Guide.
Perfectly portable, to be slipped inside your jacket or handbag, our pocket diaries have been meticulously designed to keep you effortlessly organised en route.
SHOP POCKET DIARIESMid-Size
Our mid-size diaries offer plenty of room for your ponderings – ideal if you like to write more detailed notes – while being compact enough to follow wherever you go.
SHOP MID-SIZE DIARIESDesk
Generous enough to hold every day-to-day note, or double as your daily notebook, our leather desk diaries allow you to add a timeless style to your weekday workspace.
SHOP DESK DIARIESSIZE
Our mid-size diaries offer plenty of room for your ponderings – ideal if you like to write more detailed notes – while being compact enough to follow wherever you go.
Perfectly portable, to be slipped inside your jacket or handbag, our pocket diaries have been meticulously designed to keep you effortlessly organised en route.
Generous enough to hold every day-to-day note, or double as your daily notebook, our leather desk diaries allow you to add a timeless style to your weekday workspace.
Let's put things into perspective. Our diaries come inn a variety of shapes and sizes, find your perfect with our Size Guide.
COLOUR & LEATHER
Famous for our use of colour, choose from bright and bold seasonal shades or keep it neutral with our core range. Bound in three signature leathers.
COLOUR & LEATHER
Famous for our use of colour, choose from bright and bold seasonal shades or keep it neutral with our core range. Bound in three signature leathers.
OUR CRAFT
OUR CRAFT
CRAFTED IN ENGLAND
Since 1887, Smythson has been creating pieces to accompany colourful, storied lives. The styles that sit within today’s diary collection hold over 130 years of expertise between their covers.
FEATHERWEIGHT PAPER
Half the thickness and weight of normal paper, our signature paper can hold even a fountain pen’s ink. Hand-painted gilding lines the edges of each book, while the feather and globe watermark authenticate each page.
LUXURIOUS LEATHERS
From supple Panama to crocodile-embossed Mara, our diaries are bound in a host of expertly crafted leather finishes, each with a character of its own.
GOLD STAMPING
Whether you’re drawn to a playful motif or the simplicity of gold-stamped initials, our personalisation service allows you to add a delicate touch that’s unique to you.
PAGE MARKERS
Handy page markers, crafted from our navy grosgrain ribbon, helpfully keep your place flagged.
LISTINGS
A variety of useful lists fill the first few pages, from important dates and charts to cultural sites around the world. Look to it as a source of inspiration when you’re mapping out your worldly escapades.
FAQs
Our Evergreen refillable diary collection is designed to be a lifelong companion, endlessly replenishable year after year. Handcrafted with a Ludlow leather cover, the Evergreen diary features a removable paper-bound insert of Featherweight pages printed with our classic week-to-view diary layout, which can be repurchased separately.
The best diary depends on your needs and daily routine; Smythson offers a curated range of diaries to complement every lifestyle.
For work: The Soho Diary is a popular choice for professionals. It offers a spacious week-to-view layout, ideal for meetings, deadlines and notes, while the Panama Diary is a more compact option that’s lightweight and easy to carry.
For school or university: Our Academic Diary is a multi-purpose companion for the academic year. It features versatile layouts, including week-to-view spreads, timetables and note pages to maximise productivity.
For personal use: Whether journaling, making plans or keeping track of everyday tasks, the Portobello Desk Diary provides ample space. If you prefer something more compact, the Panama Pocket Diary is ideal for capturing quick thoughts throughout the day.
A day-per-page diary dedicates a full page to each day of the year. This format is ideal if you have a busy schedule, prefer comprehensive planning, or like to include notes. It provides generous writing space, so you’ll never run out of room to jot down details.
A week-per-view diary displays the entire week across a double-page spread. This layout is perfect for planning your entire week holistically. It offers a streamlined view, helping you manage your schedule with ease.
Smythson diaries are filled with our Featherweight paper, first copyrighted by Frank Smythson in 1916 and used ever since. It’s crafted to be exceptionally light yet remarkably strong, around half the thickness of ordinary paper, enabling slim and portable diaries which can even hold a fountain pen’s ink. Instantly recognisable by its signature blue hue, each page is watermarked with a distinctive globe and feather as a marker of authenticity.
We recommend purchasing your new year diary between September and November when we release our new diary collection each year. Shopping early ensures the widest selection of styles, layouts and seasonal colours, and allows time for additional personalisation ahead of the Christmas gifting season.
Yes, you can personalise your Smythson diary to make it uniquely yours with initials, nicknames or motifs. We offer a selection of motifs, sizes and typefaces which can be gold, silver or blind-stamped onto the leather by one of our skilled artisans. You can also choose the placement of your personalisation to suit your preference. Please note that personalised diaries are stamped to order, may require additional time for delivery, and cannot be returned.
Smythson’s full-year diaries are designed to follow the calendar year, starting in January and running through to December, making them ideal for those planning ahead for work, personal goals or the new year.
We also offer a selection of mid-year diaries, typically running from May to the following August, for those who prefer a mid-year reset. Our academic diaries, running from July to the following June, are designed with students and teachers in mind, aligning seamlessly with the academic calendar.
For those seeking greater flexibility, the Soho Planner is a dateless format, allowing you to begin planning at any time of year.