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Something rather special happens when pen meets paper. With a simple flourish of ink, a fleeting thought is recorded as a handy note-to-self, that spark of inspiration marks the beginning of a personal project, and those whimsical ideas become tangible plots and plans.
Writing it down, as the saying goes, makes it real.
For over 130 years, since Frank Smythson opened the doors of his first store on London’s New Bond Street, Smythson has been creating pieces to accompany colourful, storied lives. More than a beautifully practical belonging, over time your Smythson diary will become somewhat of a self-portrait. Day by day, those blue Featherweight pages will collect your experiences and capture a snapshot of your character (scribbles, smudges, doodles and all).
So, without further ado, read on to discover your perfect Smythson diary, and begin etching out your new year ahead.
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thoughts and deepest insights, it is also a handy place to plan a training regime for a marathon, plot your weekly tennis match, or track your progress in the pool. In this spirit, a host of our diaries contain listings for the year’s key sporting events as well as the start and end dates of the British field sports seasons, to ensure that anyone who wants to prepare, participate or simply spectate will not miss a thing. But for those who want to go one step further in the Hemingway direction, we also offer a dedicated Sporting diary. In this slim tome’s listings you will find a map of sporting venues in England, Scotland and Wales, meaning that wherever you find yourself on your travels, you’ll know exactly where to go to break a sweat. Alongside this information, the Sporting diary pays tribute to one of the great secondary pleasures of sport — talking about it — by providing an exhaustive sporting reference that collects details of future fixtures, past results and title holders. Whip it out in the post-game pub session and be sure to clear up any arguments as soon as possible — what could be more sportsmanlike?
No. 1 Indulge in the finer things
Eating, drinking and carousing: some of life’s most pure and uncomplicated delights, surely? If you dare express this opinion to a wine expert they will assure you of precisely the opposite. In fact, the difference between a good bottle of wine and a somewhat disappointing one is down to a multitude of interlocking factors, from the nature of the soil in the region from which it hails, to the process by which it’s made. Luckily though, there is one factor that affects most wines equally: the vintage. If you’re the kind of person who has their own cellar stocked with prize bottles, you’ll already know this, of course. But knowing which vintages had the best weather, and so produced the best wines, is something that’s just as useful to a casual wine drinker as it will help you decide which wines to order, open, and when. We say ‘knowing’ but we mean ‘looking up’, because at the front of select Smythson diaries sits a handy vintage wine chart, which surveys a wide range of vintages from the world’s key producing regions, alongside notes on quality and whether to keep, consider drinking, or polish off as soon as possible.
No. 1: Choose your next bottle wisely with Smythson’s handy guide to wine vintages.
Our indispensable listings on blue Featherweight pages of a Panama diary from 1908.
No. 3 Travel effortlessly
LISTINGS FOR LIVING In the front pages of your Smythson diary you’ll find detailed listings containing a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Here are eight ways to make the most of these decidedly life-improving insights.
Thanks to the rise of online roundups and Instagram hotspots, 21st-century travel can often become an exercise in box-ticking: a new restaurant here, a photogenic view there, and onto the next, and onto the next, until you collapse, exhausted into your seat on the flight back home. Though such excessive pre-planning often tends to ruin the real experience of a place, it’s also nice to hit the ground running, especially in destinations where the pace of life is, well, pacy. That’s why the listings in select Smythson diaries include, among other things, guides to some of the
No. 2 Keep active
The pugnacious 20th-century writer Ernest Hemingway saw a robust physical life as an essential counterpart to the intellectual one. Though his own biography is not one that should necessarily be imitated in every respect, we certainly agree with him on this count, because while a diary can be an excellent outlet for your most profound
In today’s digitised world, an infinitude of useful information is always at our fingertips. But in practice, infinity can be a rather exhausting thing — as anyone who’s ever tried to get a truly straight answer from the internet can attest. That’s why, in the front of every Smythson diary, you will find a series of concise listings that collect all the information we consider
‘need-to-know’ for the coming year and, indeed, for existence in general. It’s our belief that, equipped with this considered range of facts, figures and insights, Smythson diary owners can enjoy a life that’s not only well organised but effortlessly filled with rich experiences. How is it done? It’s actually rather simple — just bear the following points in mind.
No. 2: With our sports listings, it’s easy to make plans to raise your pulse.
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aware that life can’t be entirely about meetings, goals and margins. Actually, in our humble opinion even the most dedicated professionals could benefit from a bit of creative inspiration from time to time. And that’s precisely why our diaries contain a range of listings focusing on cultural pursuits across the globe. Those looking to fill up their diary with edifying experiences as well as project milestones and deadlines will find dates and listings for key cultural events in the UK, US and Hong Kong, from the Hay Literary Festival to Art Basel Miami Beach. Alongside this annual overview, our diaries contain directories of the best cinemas, theatres, concert halls, museums and galleries to visit in London, New York, Hong Kong and Tokyo. This means that, whether you live and work in one of these fine cities, or regularly find yourself visiting, you will never be at a loss for things to see and do when it comes to — as we would heartily encourage — occasionally lifting your nose from the grindstone.
world’s most thrilling cities: London, New York, Paris and Milan. Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure (or as is preferably the case, a healthy helping of both) these useful references are designed to keep you abreast of each location’s public holidays, cultural events and other significant dates, meaning that whenever you arrive, it should be easy to slide seamlessly into the rhythms of local life.
No. 4 Be a (helpful) know-it-all
No. 5: Balance life’s pressures with life’s pleasures.
Life, ultimately, is a thing full of chance happenings and unexpected occurrences. Can you prepare for it completely? Most certainly not. But can you arm yourself with relevant facts and information, in the hope they will one day come in useful? Yes, you can. This is the thinking behind the aptly-named ‘Useful Information’ found in a host of our diaries’ listings pages, which collects miscellaneous titbits of knowledge — from handy transport information to weather resources — that are almost certain to come in handy, at one time or another. Of course, no one likes a know-it-all, until that know-it-all is needed, so there’s no need to volunteer this useful information unless it is asked for. Still, such facts, like our diaries themselves, are always nice to have in your back pocket.
No. 6 Stay ahead of the trends
The much-repeated cliché is that people in the fashion industry tend towards lateness. But, if this might be at least a little bit true, perhaps it’s because they are just confused about time in general. After all, this is a world that runs to a different calendar than the rest of reality — with each season’s collections always being shown at least six months before they are finally unleashed upon the unwitting general public. Keeping pace with this schedule — which is handily summarised in the listings of every Smythson Fashion diary — will enable you to stay abreast of the latest daring style propositions from the designers of London, New York, Paris
No. 5 Balance work and play
An organised diary is an essential part of a productive professional life, made all the more portable when Frank Smythson created the first pocket-sized Panama diary in 1908. But we’re also keenly
No. 4: For work, play and beyond; our considered listings turn facts and figures into a joyful pursuit.
No. 6: Stay on top of style by syncing your calendar to the global fashion weeks.
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and Milan. Through the pursuit of such knowledge, you will not only be able to spot a prevailing trend from at least 100 metres away, you will also find yourself suddenly in sync with a hugely inspiring industry that, more often than not, serves as a cultural barometer for creative types across the globe. Indeed, getting on board with the fashion year is one of the most entertaining and diverting ways we have of staring boldly into the future. And what could be more exciting than that?
No. 8 Explore your spiritual side
There is something terribly practical about keeping a diary. It enables you to plan for the future in the most down- to-earth way possible, in proactively charting your own fate over the coming year. But if you are the kind of person who believes that such matters are not, ultimately, in our own hands then you will certainly appreciate another aspect that appears in selected diaries: the zodiac section. In these mystical pages — you’ll allow us the word ‘mystical’ here, we hope — you will find dates for each star sign and their associated birthstones, as well as a list of astrological events for the coming year. What exactly these cosmic movements might mean for your annual engagements, events and plans, is very much up to interpretation (and fun- damentally, belief), but armed with the relevant information, you will be in the position to draw your own conclusions too. Will you discover untold wealth and happiness in an unexpected place? Well, perhaps. Will you be romanced by an en- igmatic stranger? It’s certainly possible. Will you have a fun year pondering it, Smythson diary clutched in hand? That, we think, seems like destiny.
No. 7 Maintain a sense of order
One of the obvious benefits of a diary is the ability to keep a record of important dates, whether that’s anniversaries, graduations, retirements or birthdays. But a Smythson diary can also help you to observe the passing of time in a wider — dare we say it, more cosmic — sense, and align your plans accordingly. Those arranging winter walks or summer garden parties can turn to their diary’s listings pages to find annual sunrise and sunset times in London. Stargazers and astrology enthusiasts meanwhile will be gratified to discover the key dates for British moon phases — so while the world around us advances in its unpredictable ways, there is always the reassuring celestial rhythm of each month’s new and full moons. Finally, should you stare out into the night sky, and wonder what your friends and relations scattered variously across the globe might be doing at this particular moment in time, many of our diaries contain a detailed map summarising the world’s key time zones. Generally it’s polite to consult this before you make any long-distance calls, lest you interrupt someone just as they’re about to sit down to dinner.
No. 8: Keep up to date on your destiny with detailed listings on zodiac signs and astrological events.
No. 7: Keen observers of the night sky will be pleased to find details of the year’s moon phases in the front pages of select Smythson diaries.
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DIARIES TO SUIT ANY CHARACTER
No two individuals use their diary in quite the same way (which is rather remarkable, don’t you think?). Whether you diarise from your desk or find yourself jotting forget-me-nots while on the move, there’s a Smythson diary to suit your planning persona.
The utterly pocketable Panama diary in a flash of silver crossgrain leather.
Also shown are the Ludlow concertina crossbody bag in black, Panama star keyring in black, Soho notebook in Nile Blue crossgrain leather and theViceroy rollerball pen in solid silver.
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Our most popular mid-size diary is the Soho , shown here in navy Ludlow leather with its week-to-view layout with to-do page.
Also shown are the Portobello notebook in black Ludlow leather,Viceroy rollerball pen in solid silver, Panama card holder in black, Panama keyring with leather strap in black and Panama glasses case in black.
The CosmicTravel diary — set apart from the Soho with the addition of its travel maps — in light rosewood crossgrain leather. Also shown are the Ludlow slim briefcase with zip front and accompanying luggage tag, and the Ludlow multi-zip case, all in dark steel.The Ludlow card holder is shown in black, with Panama passport cover in light steel, Chelsea ‘Swings and Roundabouts’ notebook in black crossgrain leather, and the Panama envelopeAirpod case in black.
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The generous proportions of our Portobello diary are perfect for your lengthier lists and musings, shown here in Nile Blue crossgrain leather. Also shown are the Panama notebook organiser with strap in black crossgrain leather, Panama keyring with leather strap in Nile Blue, Panama square pen pot with divider in black, and Soho notebook in light steel crossgrain leather.
On the cover: Our Portobello diary in luxurious navy Mara leather is sure to take centre stage in any study.
Also shown are theViceroy rollerball pen in solid silver, Nile Blue Kings envelopes, Mara letter rack in navy, Ludlow A5 zip folder in dark steel, the Panama large desk mat in black, Chelsea ‘Notes’ notebook in Nile Blue crossgrain leather, Panama pencil case in navy and Soho notebook in wisteria crossgrain leather.
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PEOPLE OF NOTE The diaries of industrious minds demonstrate that, just as there’s no one single way to live a life, there’s no one single way to record it.
of the most personal possessions we carry with us on our journey through life, it’s only natural that it shapes itself to our own preoccupations, passions and proclivities. This fact becomes especially clear when we embark upon the pleasurable pursuit of admiring the various Smythson diaries that have been used and cherished by celebrated names past and present. As we’ve been making diaries for well over a century, there are a multitude of fascinating examples for us to choose from. On these pages, intrigued by the way in which diaries are shaped and moulded by the personalities behind them, we’ve selected three figures that showcase three very different approaches to chronicling their own lives on our blue Featherweight paper.
A Smythson diary can be many things to many people. For the more pragmatic types, our pocket-sized Panama diaries offer a simple means of keeping track of key dates and appointments. For others, the diary is a more emotional object, containing musings, memories, ideas and inspirations. With this in mind, Smythson offers diaries in many shapes and sizes, from week-to-view layouts for those whose chief desire is organisation, to the more expansive day-per-page layouts for those whose thoughts — and creativity — tend to be a little more... overflowing. Whatever the scale or design, we all use our diaries in our own, distinct way. What’s more, given that a diary is one
An open spread of fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu’s Soho diary.
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Sigmund Freud repurposed the blue Featherweight pages of his notebook as a diary-cum-visitor’s book.
DitaVonTeese’s diary is a packed series of appointments and reminders for her portfolio of creative enterprises.
James might have crossed paths with other influential British psychoanalysts such as Melanie Klein, Joan Riviere and Ernest Jones. It’s a reflection of his status as both a respected doctor and clinician, and a heroic figure for a generation of artists, galvanised by his thinking on dreams and the subconscious. More than just simple lists of dates and reminders, these diaries demonstrate that in the hands of different characters, the diary can be a compendium of inspiration, a record of achievement, a reflection of a world and milieu, and even an extension of the self. What form it takes is very much up to the individual and the world they inhabit. The only way to discover what form your own diary will take is, quite simply, to start filling it.
such formidable intelligence and insight must make a few notes now and then — and, luckily, Freud was no exception to this rule. Among the papers held by the Freud Museum in London — where Freud and his family fled to from Nazi- controlled Austria in 1938 — there is a Smythson notebook which Freud used to document his life in a very particular way: through people. Repurposing the notebook’s blue Featherweight pages as a diary-cum-visitor’s book, he listed the name of every visitor that called upon him between mid-1938 and mid-1939, first at his flat in Elsworthy Road, then at 20 Maresfield Gardens, Hampstead — today the home of the Freud Museum London. Though these pages contain, to put it mildly, minimal detail, many of the names are, in and of themselves, enough to paint a fascinating picture of Freud’s life in his final years. His was a house where surrealist artist Salvador Dalí, or the poet and patron Edward
a long way.’ Perhaps unsurprisingly, given her predilection for vintage fashion, sensual textures and the art of the tease, the exterior of her diary is as intriguing as its interior, with its glossy, crocodile-embossed leather binding and monogrammed initials. Indeed, she says, she cherishes her diaries as objects in their own right, and keeps them as a tactile record of everything she has achieved. ‘I have twenty year’s worth of beautiful multicoloured journals and agendas stacked in my office as reference for my day-to-day life, with my goals over the years,’ she says. ‘I believe in the power of writing, especially on paper.’ Sigmund Freud was the father of modern psychoanalysis, a Viennese neurologist, thinker and writer whose ideas about the human mind made him one of the most influential and important theorists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Nonetheless, even those blessed with
her signature props. As well as being a major force in the revival of burlesque as an art form, and a muse to such names as Christian Louboutin and Jean Paul Gaultier, Von Teese’s wide-ranging work across various disciplines, from live entertainment to lingerie, fashion and fragrance, provides a shining example of that most modern of concepts: a portfolio career. This much is clear to see in her jottings in her Smythson diary, which, alongside details of her packed schedule of rehearsals, fittings and performances, makes the most of each week’s facing ‘To Do’ page by collecting all the pressing concerns of her various creative enterprises. ‘I love writing my appointments down on paper, which to some may seem a bit old-fashioned, but I’m also someone who writes thank you notes on stationery,’ she says. ‘If you ask for my best advice in showbiz, well… get yourself some nice stationery and stamps. Gratitude goes
Smythson Soho diary. At the same time, it’s not all about the visuals — the act of writing itself, he says, is a way to arrange his experiences. ‘My diary is a place for my thoughts and memories. There’s something about putting pen to paper that brings a sense of clarity.’ Dita Von Teese is a burlesque performer, writer, designer and style icon whose seductive take on 1940s-inspired glamour has won her a legion of fans across the globe. Born in Michigan, she studied ballet as a child and developed an early fascination for the fashion and drama of Golden Age Hollywood cinema, thanks to many weekends spent watching classic movies with her manicurist mother. These early influences are still central to her theatrical, playful live shows which, typically, feature huge feather fans, tightly strung corsets and — more often than not — a giant martini glass, which has become one of
Erdem Moralioglu MBE is one of the most celebrated British fashion designers of his generation. Born in Canada and raised between there and the United Kingdom, he launched his eponymous label ERDEM in 2005, just two years after graduating from London’s Royal College of Art. His work is known for its romantic exoticism, frequently incorporating references from the history of art and culture in exuberant florals and mesmerising combinations of colour. His diary, as you might expect, is less a list of meetings and deadlines (though, as a busy designer, it’s clear he has plenty of these) than it is a repository for anything that sparks his inspiration. That might be backstage photographs or casting images from his latest fashion show, a postcard of a beautiful artwork, or a sample of an equally sumptuous fabric. ‘Images, swatches and photos are all part of my day-to-day,’ he says, explaining the pleasingly stuffed appearance of his
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A CENTURY OF PUTTING PEN TO PAPER
Left: Letter (1969). A Canadian customer writes to our New Bond Street store after their Smythson diary met a rather unfortunate fate. Below: Stamp box (1989).This little box was produced in a host of different leather finishes, allowing customers to coordinate it with their blotters and desk accessories.
Within the Smythson archive sits a trove of curiosities that nod to our enduring passion for the written word.
It’s no secret that we’ve long had a penchant for good penmanship. While observing the end result is undoubtedly wonderful, our true obsession lies with the writing experience. We can’t help but be preoccupied with the satisfying, slightly weighty feel of a correspondence card held in hand, the smooth surface of writing paper that allows your pen to glide with ease, and the soft, reassuring rustle of a tissue-lined envelope. Since 1887, we’ve been crafting items that have catered to the wordsmiths, writers and stationery enthusiasts of days gone by. So, it’s little wonder that a glimpse inside our archive will uncover a cheerful ode to the written word.
Above:Warwick writing folder (c. 1902). Designed to neatly hold one’s writing implements, this folder’s distinctive clasp and envelope structure has inspired pieces withinAW21’s Envelope collection. Left: Inkwell (c. mid-20th century). Our early catalogues feature many intricately designed glass and silver inkwells, revealing Frank Smythson’s talents as a silversmith.
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Pocket diary (1908). An example of one of our very first pocket-sized diaries, a design we now know as the Panama. Created for globetrotters of the day, its trailblazing size and weight meant it could be carried discreetly inside a gentleman’s pocket.
Album of bespoke stationery for His Imperial Highness PrinceTafari Makonnen of Abyssinia (1920–1932). One of many examples of Smythson stationery produced for Imperial households across the globe.This particular suite was engraved in French andAmharic: a beautiful demonstration of our early stationery craftsmanship.
Writing case and blotter (c. 1920).This writing case with lift-out desk blotter was a central piece in the Smythson collection from 1920 through to the 1990s.Through the decades, its timeless design details barely changed.
Bespoke stationery sample book (1899–mid-1920s).This hefty book contains a vast collection of greeting cards designed and printed by Smythson. Many sentiments of patriotism, friendship and seasonal greetings are expressed in French, as was the fashion of the time.
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THE DETAILS OF OUR DIARIES From the practical to the stylish, selecting the ideal diary is simply a matter of personal preference. Choose from a host of sizes, layouts, leather finishes and charming personalisation options.
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The Premier Fashion diary is one of our most spacious pocket diaries. Shown here in light steel crossgrain leather.
The W1 diary is the largest of all Smythson diaries, but our signature construction techniques keep it from ever feeling cumbersome. Shown here in lapis crossgrain leather. The Panama diary , looking as pocketable today as it did when Frank Smythson created the first one in 1908. Shown here in light rosewood crossgrain leather. Our Sporting diary — with its additional sports reference guides and venue map — is the same size as the iconic Panama.
The Memoranda diary offers an exceptionally slim form on which to structure your week. Shown here in light steel Mara leather.
The Chelsea diary is the largest of our pocket diaries. Shown here in our enduring Nile Blue crossgrain leather.
The Royal Court diary is the thickest of our diaries and set in a hardbound cover. Shown here in scarlet red natural goatskin.
The Soho diary is our best-selling mid-size diary; a format that finds the balance between compact and capacious. Shown here in wisteria Mara leather. While our popular Soho Fashion diary and CosmicTravel diary are set apart from the Soho with the addition of fashion listings and travel maps, they are identical in size and style.
The Wafer diary is a palm-sized planner, and the most discreet of all Smythson diaries. Shown here in Nile Blue crossgrain leather.
The Portobello diary is our best-selling desk diary, with generous proportions for lengthier lists and extended entries.The Portobello’s hardbound sibling is the Kings diary , sharing the same dimensions in height and width. Shown here in light rosewood crossgrain leather.
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Top: Week-to-view layout with to-do page offers space for date entries as well as freeform lists. It is available in a selection of pocket and mid-size diaries. Shown here in our Soho diary.
Right: Vertical week-to-view layout is available only in our pocket diaries, and shown here in our signature Panama size.
Top left: Elegant silver stamping in our St Germain font, shown at the bottom centre of a Chelsea diary in lapis crossgrain leather.
Centre left: One of our many motifs and personalised initials typeset in St Germain. Shown here at the centre and bottom right of a Portobello diary in our signature Nile Blue crossgrain leather.
Bottom: Day-per-page layout is our simplest page view and available in a selection of pocket, mid-size and desk diaries. Shown here in our CosmicTravel diary.
Top right (on top): Beautifully simple initials set in Panama uppercase on the top right of a Panama diary in navy crossgrain leather.
Centre: Horizontal week-to-view layout is an expansive view that’s reserved for a selection of our desk diaries, and shown here in the popular Portobello format.
Bottom left: A playful motif and simple initials at the centre of a Soho diary in wisteria Ludlow leather, typeset in George Street.
Top right (beneath): Luxurious silver stamping on the bottom right of a Soho diary in light steel Mara leather, using our George Street font.
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POCKET DIARIES
MID-SIZE DIARIES
WAFER Crossgrain leather: black, lapis, navy, Nile Blue, scarlet red, silver, wisteria
SOHO Crossgrain leather: black, lapis, light rosewood, light steel, navy, Nile Blue, scarlet red, silver, wisteria Mara leather: brown, light steel, navy, red, wisteria Ludlow leather: black, navy, wisteria SOHO COSMICTRAVEL Crossgrain leather: black, light rosewood, light steel, navy, Nile Blue, scarlet red, wisteria SOHO FASHION Crossgrain leather: black, lapis, light steel, navy, Nile Blue, scarlet red, wisteria Mara leather: light steel, navy, red, wisteria Ludlow leather: black, wisteria
PANAMA Crossgrain leather: black, lapis, light rosewood, light steel, navy, Nile Blue, scarlet red, silver, wisteria Mara leather: brown, light steel, navy, red, wisteria
SPORTING Crossgrain leather: lapis, navy
MEMORANDA Crossgrain leather: black, lapis, light steel, navy, Nile Blue, scarlet red, wisteria Mara leather: light steel, navy CHELSEA Crossgrain leather: black, lapis, light rosewood, light steel, navy, Nile Blue, scarlet red, wisteria PREMIER FASHION Crossgrain leather: black, lapis, light steel, navy, Nile Blue, scarlet red, wisteria Mara leather: light steel, navy, red, wisteria Ludlow leather: black, wisteria
DESK DIARIES
KINGS Crossgrain leather: light rosewood, navy, Nile Blue Mara leather: navy, red PORTOBELLO Crossgrain leather: lapis, navy, Nile Blue, scarlet red, wisteria Mara leather: brown, light steel, navy, red, wisteria Ludlow leather: black, navy, wisteria W1 Crossgrain leather: lapis, navy, Nile Blue, scarlet red Mara Leather: navy, wisteria
ROYAL COURT Natural goatskin: navy, scarlet red
Shown left, from top to bottom: Natural goatskin: scarlet red, navy Ludlow leather: wisteria, navy, black Mara leather: light steel, wisteria, red, brown, navy Crossgrain leather: wisteria, light steel, silver, Nile Blue, lapis, light rosewood, scarlet red, navy, black
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SMYTHSON SIGNATURES
Our handcrafted diaries are more than the sum of their pages. The styles that sit within our collection today hold over 130 years of expertise between their covers. Here we celebrate the characteristics that make a Smythson diary so exceptional.
Listings The first few pages of all Smythson diaries are dedicated to a variety of useful lists; from important dates and charts to cultural sites around the world. Look to them as not only a resource, but a source of inspiration when you’re mapping out your worldly escapades.
Goldstamping Whether you’re drawn to a playful motif or the simplicity of initials stamped in classic gold leaf, our personalisation service allows you to make your diary truly unique to you. Our artisans will emboss the cover with your chosen design, using techniques perfected for over a century.
Made in England Since Frank Smythson created the first Panama diary in 1908, we’ve been crafting our diaries here in England in much the same way. Our artisans finish each book by hand, using the innovative binding technique pioneered by the Panama — true testament to Frank’s ingenuity.
Page Markers To allow you to promptly find the right page, Smythson diaries come complete with handy page markers, luxuriously crafted from our grosgrain ribbon. Keep one on today’s date and the other on your notes and you’ll never lose your place again.
Gift Wrapping Unwrapping a new treasure brings with it a sense of ceremony, whether it’s a gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself. Every Smythson piece is carefully placed in our signature, tissue-lined Nile Blue boxes, complete with a navy grosgrain ribbon.
Luxurious Leathers Smythson diaries are bound in a host of finishes. Our durable crossgrain leather was inspired by the original 1908 Panama, our Mara leather is set apart by its polished, crocodile-embossed finish, while our Ludlow leather has a soft, supple handfeel and a slightly larger grain.
Featherweight Paper While our signature, pale blue Featherweight diary paper is half the thickness and weight of normal paper, each page is rigorously tested to ensure it can hold even a fountain pen’s ink. Hold a page up to the light and you’ll see our authenticating feather and globe watermark.
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DIARY FORMATS: TRUE TO SIZE Turn the page 90o counter- clockwise to see each diary’s real-life proportions.
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STORE LIST
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