THE DOCUMENTED LIFE
THE DOCUMENTED LIFE
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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