What Is a Day-Free Planner?
I am borrowing the name from the iconic Hobonichi Day-Free Planner to denote undated planners with minimal structure. Unlike traditional diaries with fixed dates and weekly/daily spreads, day-free planners give you undated layouts—often with monthly overviews and blank, dotted, lined or grid-lined pages. You decide when and how to use them. You can use the pages to create weekly or daily pages, or just for commonplacing or for lecture notes. No wasted pages. No pressure. Just pure possibility.
At Jonna Studio, we offer various types of day-free planners by MD Paper and Trolls Paper.
MD Paper Notebook Diary
Formats: A5, B6 Slim, A6
Made in Japan, MD Paper planners are beloved for their understated design and exceptional paper quality. The Notebook Diary series combines monthly spreads with blank pages, giving you structure without rigidity.
A5 – Spacious and ideal for journaling, project planning, or daily reflections. Monthly spread and grid pages. Shop 2025 A5 Notebook Diary here.
B6 Slim – Compact and elegant, perfect for on-the-go notes and quick planning. Monthly spread is followed by lined pages that are split into eight neat horizontal sections—ideal for building custom weekly layouts. Preorder 2026 Notebook Diary B6 Slim here.
A6 – Pocket-sized and charming, great for habit tracking or gratitude logs. Monthly spread is followed by lined pages divided into eight horizontal blocks—perfect for crafting custom weekly layouts. Extra blank pages invite you to jot down ideas, notes, or sketches as inspiration strikes. Preorder 2026 Notebook Diary A6 here.
Why we love it:
Creamy MD Paper that works beautifully with fountain pens
Lay-flat binding for easy writing
Subtle grid layout for structure without distraction
Monthly pages + 80 blank pages = balance between planning and freedom
Trolls Paper Essential Note Dotted Journal
Made in Korea
Trolls Paper brings a modern, minimalist and tactile aesthetic to planning. The Essential Note is a day-free planner with a clean monthly layout and plenty of space for notes, sketches, or spontaneous thoughts.
Highlights:
FSC-certified paper with a soft texture
Minimalist design with thoughtful details
Monthly pages + dotted note pages
Planner is tactile, feels calming and intentional
Perfect for:
- Bulletjournaling
Creatives who want a planner that doubles as a notebook
Students who prefer flexible study logs
Anyone who values simplicity and sustainability
Shop Trolls Paper Essential Note Dotted Journal
here.
Why Choose Day-Free?
No guilt if you skip a day (or a week!)
Customizable for any lifestyle—daily, weekly, sporadic
Ideal for bullet journaling, memory keeping, or hybrid planning
Timeless design that doesn’t expire with the calendar
Whether you're starting fresh mid-year or simply want a planner that adapts to your rhythm, day-free notebooks are a gentle invitation to plan with intention. MD Paper and Trolls Paper offer two beautiful paths—one rooted in Japanese simplicity, the other in Korean design elegance.
DO you need help choosing the right format for your needs? Drop us a message or visit our store. Browse the entire MD Paper 2026 planner preorder here.
Stay tuned for next blog posts.
Until next time,
Marianne
