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Many leather items don’t have a leather smell. It’s modern tanning methods, sadly.

That looks like a fake Filofax not genuine

I like to get deatramentis archival inks because they are waterproof. I like to sketch and watercolor so the deatramentis archival works for that. The Noodler’s Lexington gray and also Noodlers brown 41 are both waterproof also. They are the only two that I know of. I have been contemplating getting Tom’s pen for awhile now but I like using the fountain pen more than the fine liner. I know I can do that with Tom’s also, but I have some very nice fountain pens that I already have. Thank you for the review!

You'd say this filofax is the only thing similar to the plotter? These days?

I've been interested in the Plotter for a long time, but the price has held me back. Later, I saw a comparison image on Reddit between the Plotter and another brand, Meeplus, and I'm considering whether to switch to the Meeplus notebook. Both brands have similar designs, leather materials, and Krause rings. However, this notebook resolves the sharp edge issue, and the leather's back and edges are treated, making it less prone to getting dirty. Even better, it's much cheaper! Could the blogger also review this notebook?

Note about prices: for us in the USA, the Malden is $154 on the FiloFax website, while the Van Der Spek is $144. The VDS doesn't come with inserts, so that's something to consider.

That's outrageous 😳, to call that in good condition 😮 and to pay £20 is awful

its the cheapes form of leather. go to a leatherworker snd pay to get a goodone made

Can’t wait to see what you do to rehab it.

Hi thanks for the video. I have Guildford with the cracking. The back pocket fell off completely. The inner layer as you say looks like a different material altogether. The outside leather does seem nice though. i agree, such a shame as its a nice stylish piece but not made well enough to last. Shame the plotter is so expensive to buy from UK.

You should put "poor man's plotter" in the title. Sounds unforgettable. 😂🤣

Flatability - perfect Rings - excellent Able to peel away the lining with ease - priceless. 😁 it seems to be a great find as you know it will work for you. Perhaps you could swap the rings if one of your Guilfords gives up the ghost? Thanks for sharing! Peace and love..Suz What ☮️💛

That just makes me sad when Filofax stamp that planner as Deluxe leather, and the quality is so bad 😢😢😢😢😢

You heard of Plotter? I think you’ll like it. I wish I could walk into a brick and mortar shop for my fountain pens and others. But being where I am in NZ online shopping and importing is the only way. A bit sad really but the alternative is not to able to get them at all. I am just starting Plotter for next year and the reason for it is my good experience with Filofax by Braun Buffel back in the day. But that has become too bulky. I am currently on Hobinichi and have tried Travelers Notebook. Someone mentioned Filofax heritage as their main planner, as we were talking size choices and whether Filofax personal size is equivalent to Plotter Bible size. They are a good approximation. That conversation got me curious about what Filofax Heritage is like. I feel Filofax isn’t competitive with their designs. The materials aren’t good and the designs felt like they are on the back foot following other trends and not in a good way. I fear they won’t make it for much longer without a big change of direction Thank you so much for sharing this!

Nice organizer my friend, thanks for sharing, I'm your new friend from Philippines full support

Thanks. Will this work with Plotter M5, or would there need to be some adjusting, given Plotter isn’t quite the same dimensions as Filofax?

Today is September 14, 2024, and I am only finding out about these QR codes, just now. It does seem that Filofax UK has versions listed without QR codes.

This is how I printed my project schedules in 52 weeks back in the nineties. Great to see you print your calendar this way.

This is excellent! I wish there were taller mini. What is the next size up with filofax?

I saw seaweed kisses video awhile back about how the vintage Filofaxes are so nice (generally) but now everything is “pop” - the colors and faux leather etc… I suppose they have changed their target market.

I would not say that is good condition because of the leather peeling 🤔 I actually have a guildford extra slim as well and there’s just a bit of cracking on the inside lower part where it hits the rings. I don’t want to peel off all the leather… I wonder if conditioning or something would stop the deterioration?

Great idea. Dare I say brilliant, in fact. Thanks for sharing! Peace and love..Suz What ☮️💛

£50 in 1993 pounds was £87 when this video was released, and £104 in 2024.

Hi, slightly off topic. Ive recently purchased a Filofax Mini Portobello but cant find the date it was produced. Ive searched the net etc but still nothing. I was wondering if you had any information on this model. Regards.

Another fantastic hack! Thanks as always for sharing Neil ❤

Best water-resistant fountain pen inks I've tried are Platinum Carbon Black, De Atramentis Document (multiple colours) and Diamine Registrar's (blue-black only). I always have at least some water-resistant inks because I like to draw with my fountain pens, and I sometimes use a watercolour wash over them.

You make a good point. All the fancy shimmer, sheen, etc will not help if water just makes it all vanish. Now anything I care about is written with a water resistant ink.

Thank you for another great video. Ive never thought to do these fold outs with my mini binder but I used to do them a lot with my Franklin Covey Classis size binder. A letter sized page folded in half works perfectly with that size.

Well, that’s one scenario where your analog system beats your phone for sure. Let’s hope you don’t jump in the sea with that in your pocket. Thanks for sharing! Peace and love..Suz What ☮️💛

Found this in your “back catalogue” I like the ARC system because of its flexibility. I have them in A4, A5 & A6 sizes. I have now made one in A7 following your video. The smallest discs I have are 12mm, are there any smaller ones? How did the experiment go with your A7 trial?

I receive mine tomorrow! Can you tell me how you fold your paper to size to make your own inserts? Thank you

After watching some of your videos, I have recently started using my personal Metropol, which I bought when I was still at university. However I use an A5 planner at work and I have decided to get a Filofax (or Van der Spek) for 2025. I am sad they do not have a blue Holborn anymore but out of the Malden/Holborn/Norfolk lineup, which one would you recommend for daily use as an A5? Or maybe bite the bullet and go for VDS (custom made is like 450€)? Thanks.

I don,t want QR codes in my Filofax. Absolutely not! Opt in if you want them. I want an analog Filofax filling in my collection Filofaxes

Thank you for the video! The paper quality has always been something that kept me from using one so pricey for the quality of paper and how thin it is. But they’re so cute. I’m wondering what color is the brown one? Is it Earth brown by chance?

Excellent!

I love your video! My Filofax will return to use today!

I built a discbound planner (kind of like your yellow one ) I use a black hair tie, so it doesn't get the rubber band residue on it.

Hello! You mentioned the clairfontaine (not sure of the spelling) paper. Please post a link to what you buy. Thank You! I always enjoy your chatty videos. 😁