Planner and diary lovers

[WickedElpheba]

I'm looking for recommendations for a new diary (for 2026 now)

I used to love Filofaxes but now find them to bulky. I like a Moleskin right now and have one for work and one personal but looking at alternatives, something A5 to smaller then A4 that I can potentially use for both. I work in a university so could go for an academic year one or normal calendar year.

Ive had a Leucthurm one before and did like that. Ideally want enough space to plan out my whole day with a month or year planned and space for notes.

I use SmartPanda because I prefer spiral bound. Get them off Amazon.

B5 is the size you want OP.

I can’t do spiral bound (lefty) and am still searching for my dream planner which will make everything in my life effortless 😂

I use personal planner - ypu can choose your lay out and what sections you want so can tailor it to whatever you need.

B5 is the size you want OP.
I can’t do spiral bound (lefty) and am still searching for my dream planner which will make everything in my life effortless 😂

That sounds about right. A4 is too big but I need enough space to write!

Exactky always on the hunt for the perfect one. I had 3 different moleskines this year!

@MJ122025 The layout looks like it could work but I don't like the design / style of dark text etc. I'm picky!

@BrieAndChilli These look quite good. What is the paper quality like?

Paper has always been fine. Decent thickness. Good to write on with different pens.

These are the best I've found for my needs. You have to put the dates in yourselt, but it means you can start at any time. https://ohhdeer.com/collections/journals-and-planners?srsltid=AfmBOop9dgZYHZ3EEh8XcxdQQYyiaM1azxOWxroLc1udXAfwz9Oir9tr

I have a moleskine week to view which has a blank page facing the diary. One like this but I've got the academic year planner which runs from July this year to end December next year. I think mine is a large, it's not as big as an A4 one. I've found the notes page transformative for having everything in one place.