The front of the planner book is made of strong card stock with a soft ivory hue, and features the label “HOBONICHI TECHO 2017 original spring” printed in gray letters if the book’s weekly calendars start on Monday and red if they start on Sunday.

The page corners are rounded to minimize creasing and damage to the edges when carried in a bag, for example.

Serial numbers on the inside back cover give each planner a unique identity, and make your planner your very own special book.