2025 DIARY ASTRA ULTRA FLEXI VERTICAL WEEK-AT-A-TIME

 Our ethereal blue Astra cover comes from the 1789 binding of Missale Sacri Ordinis Praedicatorum, a volume containing instructions and texts for priests to use at mass throughout the year, printed by Octavio Puccinelli publishers.

A major way in which 18th-century bindings differed from their 17th-century counterparts was how ornaments filled the space of the surface. Rather than creating ornate patterns that would fill out every available corner, binders would direct more of their efforts toward fashioning exquisite frames. The middle section would often remain blank or, as in this case, would feature a central object to complete the composition.

Upon a closer look at the shape in the middle of the design, you will discover that it encircles the monogram “IHS,” with a cross on top and a heart pierced with three nails just below. The monogram has been in use for many centuries, and it represents the first three letters of the name “Jesus” when written in Greek. This is a very subtle reference to the book’s contents, craftily worked into a design that otherwise impresses with its opulence of a secular kind.

This diary has a vertical week-to-view format. When opened, the days of the week can be seen across the top of the page, with an additional column on one side for notes. Times are shown vertically in hourly intervals. 

• Ultra format (180mm x 230mm)
• Vertical week-to-an-opening layout with times
• Year planner and monthly planner
• International holidays & mini calendars
• 100gsm acid-free, FSC-certified sustainable forest paper
• 100% recycled binder boards
• Durable Smyth sewn binding
• Elastic closure
• 2 ribbon markers
• Address book insert
• Note pages
• Memento pouch