Can I get my ideal planner in the US?

November 23, 2020 8:55 AM

I fell in love with Paperchase compact planners back when Borders carried them. Since then, I've managed to order them from the UK some years, but this year, it looks like they aren't shipping internationally. Does anyone in the US make a planner like this one? Or is there a company in the UK that will let me order one?

This Paperchase compact planner is my ideal. It is a weekly planner, it is spiral bound, and it is tiny (3 3/4 in x 4 in) compared with any other planners I've found. I don't particularly love the floral pattern on this one, but I love everything else about it. I've looked and looked for similar planners in the US and have never come up with anything. I'm hoping some MeFite can help me find something similar in the US or figure out how to get one shipped from the UK. When I search online, 6 x 8 seems to be considered "compact," but that's much too large.

posted by FencingGal to Shopping (9 answers total)

If all else fails, there are many "parcel forwarding services" that will serve as your UK mailbox and then forward the package on to you. I don't have a specific one to recommend but I know there have been many asks on the topic.
posted by mosst at 8:58 AM on November 23, 2020

Best answer: I also found a few that were smaller than 6x8, although not as small as the paperchase planner you linked:
3.5x6.5 from TF Publishing
4.x6.25 from Purple Trail
posted by mosst at 9:05 AM on November 23, 2020

Perhaps check Levengers? They are my go-to for stationery, calendars, etc.
posted by terrapin at 9:09 AM on November 23, 2020

Best answer: I love Paperblanks planners. The mini size is 3 3/4" x 5 1/2", which isn't quite as tiny as yours, but still pretty small. It looks like you can order through their website but I end up getting them at my local bookstore or on eBay most years.
posted by goodbyewaffles at 9:16 AM on November 23, 2020

I use skypax to have stuff from the uk shipped to me in Germany and the cost is around 20 pounds for the service and shipping... so for you to America maybe 35? Sometimes it’s worth it! I’d get it for you but I’m not there :-(
posted by pairofshades at 9:26 AM on November 23, 2020

Happy to sort this out for you from London if you'd like! DM me.
posted by socky_puppy at 10:03 AM on November 23, 2020 [3 favorites]

This paper size is A7 + ring bound margin (105 x [74 + 20 margin] mm). A7 is a common pocket diary size, but stitched/perfect bound ones might be a bit cramped at the binding for you. If you can get one from the UK, Paperchase make the same size, but plainer: Compact black 2021 diary.
posted by scruss at 11:08 AM on November 23, 2020

Best answer: I was crushed when Paperchase discontinued my favorite planner, which looks similar to the one you linked. I replaced it with the Peter Pauper Press planner, and while it took me a little bit of time to get used to the binding, I am now a convert. The weekly layout is the same, which was my primary requirement.
posted by juniperesque at 11:12 AM on November 23, 2020 [1 favorite]

Best answer: There's an Etsy seller who offers different styles and personalisation of this A7 diary. They're in the UK but do ship to the US, which hikes the cost but you do get something unique. The shop closes for Christmas on November 25th, just FYI.
posted by guessthis at 11:14 AM on November 23, 2020