I was planning to buy a new TN cover at the store but after I walked in and saw they had Plotter, and was able to pick one up, I just knew I had to get it!!
I'm so glad you decided to watch my video!! I was always intrigued about Plotter for a long time, but was skeptical and unsure. It was kind of a mysterious thing for awhile, but not seems to become more popular.
Neat system, definitely very thought out. I think they give you pages in booklets so they stay in one place and easy to transport. Page lifter with elongated holes goes in the back to prevent back pages from sliding under the rings. Congratulations on your article acceptance, I known it will be a great one! 🎉🎉🎉 ❤
The crazy thing is they only give us 3 weeks between having your article accepted and needing to submit the full draft...which means I won't have time to conduct a full IRB study like I originally anticipated (interviewing participants), so I will have to use a different angle to write it :X But that's ok. I was really second guessing myself with ripping the individual pages out, for some reason it felt wrong! Thanks for watching.
I love the look and the idea of the Plotter - I am just so invested in the Travelers ecosystem that moving would be hard and mess with my peace of mind LOL
I totally get that! I still love Traveler's Notebooks, but there's something about the rings of a Plotter and being able to re-arrange my pages that make me like it so much.
Congratulations, Greg! Your set up looks so good. I want the plotter but, haven’t taken the plunge (yet). I do have the inserts - and they are so delicate. I split the holes so I can move the inserts throughout the planner, although they are delicate, they are holding up even with the slits. Enjoy your Plotter!! Can’t wait to see the evolution…have fun🎉
i've found the rings hard to open sometimes but I guess it just takes getting used to! I'm really looking forward to seeing the leather change over time :) Thank you for watching and supporting!
Thank you for watching and commenting! I was surprised that there aren't as many videos about Plotter on TH-cam that I thought there would be, so I will definitely post more about it!
I have a mini 6 that I use as my work planner. It has the monthly and weekly inserts. Plotter is a great customizable system that's very compact. Regarding the lifters, they're meant to be used at the front and back just to help keep the pages from hanging up or getting wrinkled. The pen holder and elastic band inserts also act as lifters. So since you have those you don't really need the additional lifters. Two accessories I also really like are the Midori metal index clips and a Filofax ruler / bookmark. They're easy to move around and I use them for marking my current pages. I look forward to seeing how this works out for you.
Do you use the Plotter brand monthly and weekly inserts? I'm excited to try and get them for 2025 when they come out! Thank you for explaining the lifters, I just put the two basic ones at the front and back of the binder. I will be on the look out for the Midori metal index clips, I think I may have a Filofax ruler/bookmark from my Original! I will be posting updates about my Plotter for sure because it seems to be a popular thing for everyone here! Thanks for watching and supporting.
@@stationery.shenanigans I use the folifax planner inserts. I just prefer their layout. Its a little more basic and I like the weekly spread across 2 pages, which I don't think plotter makes. I use plotter's grid and blank paper though. And I love plotter's project manager inserts. I use those in another brand's bible size binder. Hope to get a bible size plotter at some point too.
@@Strange_Camel I've been enjoying the Project Managers for sure - eventually I will branch out and try some other inserts, thanks for the recommendations!
This is great. 🎉 I have been saving up so I can get one at Atlas in Chicago. Love how your video was in real time. Can't wait to see how you use it this school year.
Having an in-store experience where I could see one fully setup was definitely a game changer! Hopefully Atlas has the same setup? It just felt right! I am using it to organize various projects and take daily notes. I can't wait to see how the leather looks over time!
Thanks for watching and commenting! I always had issues with rings in the past, but this one feels special, because the rings are smaller AND it actually lays flat!
That's so exciting!! Which size(s) did you get and which leather? I didn't even look at any of the other colors/leathers that they had in store, once I saw this one I knew I needed to get it lol. But the black looks really attractive and that's probably what I would buy next. Thanks for watching!
I have definitely always been intrigued by the plotter but not easily accessible here in Europe and maybe that’s good for my budget 😂 it looks so beautiful! Wow! So chic and i feel like I want to touch it continually 😂😂😂
I'm hoping eventually they branch out to the European market, now that they are more common in the states. I really enjoy how the binder lays completely flat, and I didn't realize that this is unique and required a different design and engineering approach, hence the outer metal bar. I have it sitting out on my desk and it just looks so elegant!! I can't wait to see how the leather changes over time.
Very interesting indeed. I want to be a rings person, but usually always go back to a notebook. I just discovered field notes and am in love with them. This looks like a good replacement for Filofax. Interesting inserts.
I tried the Raymay Davinci because it had never occured to me that the size of the things (in my Filofax) is what bothered me, and switching to smaller rings definitely gives it the *feel* of a notebook. I am quite paranoid about accidentally ripping pages out of a binder, which is why I typically lean towards notebooks. I'm telling myself to not think about it this time with the Plotter. Funny enough - I haven't tried FieldNotes yet!!! It's on my list. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I’ve thought about it but was also put off by the price. Thanks so much for this video because now I can see that I don’t need it. Too much trouble by the look of it. Honestly, thanks so much.
I'm glad that my video helped you make a decision! It's certainly not for everyone. For the past 2 years or so, it was an immediate no for me because of the cost. Even when I saw PLOTTER USA's table at the DC Pen Show in 2022, I didn't feel excited by any of it. But now when I saw one that was fully setup, I realized it's something that will work well for me. And who knows! Maybe in a year from now, it won't. I enjoy trying things out. Thanks for watching and hope you have a nice weekend!!
/the real time experience is so important thank you for being real with the unboxing assembly - I am sure there are those among us who can do it but while issues like this are not an auto-deal breaker - I know now what to ask about when or if I chose to use the system, Nice! appreciate your humility / humanity,,,,
Thank you so much for your kind words and honest feedback! It looks like a lot of people appreciate the real time setup, I had no idea that it would have such an impact! My goal is to be real as possible on my channel, since a lot of content creators focus on the aesthetic and not the practicality of things. Thanks for watching!
That's so exciting! Do you know which leather or size you want? I plan to make an updated video about my Plotter very soon! I also recommend browsing the articles on their website and listening to their podcast (not sure if there's new episodes) - it's been really interesting!
It would be great if you could do a follow up video once you have settled into your Plotter. Would be interesting to see how your system evolves. For me I am very much a travellers notebook and Hobonichi guy and that in itself is decision fatigue 😊.
Thank you for watching and yes I will definitely be posting a follow up! I completely understand the decision fatigue, that gets me all the time. In fact, the last time I tried to set up my Traveler's Notebook, I felt completely overwhelmed and and to take a step back. So far I'm loving how easy it is to manage multiple "projects" in the Plotter and being able to move around my notes so easily!
What store in Knoxville carries these? I live in Morristown. I’d love to see these in person. I have a Travelers Passport and a Tall one. I’ve never heard of Plotter so thank you for the introduction.
Unfortunately there isn't a store in Knoxville that sells Plotters (or Traveler's Company that I know of!) - I had bought this when I was visiting my family in Philly. Plotter seems to be expanding into brick-and-mortar retail stores, so it'll be interesting to see which other stores start to carry them. I know Gentleman Stationer is opening a store in Franklin, TN. I occasionally travel down to Duluth, GA (3 hours from here) to go to Kinokuniya Atlanta. The next nearest place might be Good Postage in Charlotte. It's great to hear there are other people in Tennessee! I would love to do a traveler's notebook meetup someday.
@@stationery.shenanigans Gotcha! I have a friend in Jeff City who travels to Japan 1 to 2x a year. He brought me back the Tall Traveler this past February. Have you seen the Stationery store over at Kern Food Hall in SoKno. It's a pretty cool place.
Hoping it's a good move for you! I love to see Plotter videos but rarely do we see Plotter updates and that kinda deters me from getting one (even though they are beautiful and it's soooo tempting) I do hope you'll post updates, pros and cons and all that! It seems so similar to my Filofax (which I use daily) so I dont know if i'd change anything! Do tell us what your thoughts are as you journey along with it!!!! Sad I missed you when you were RIGHT HERE (Philly/NJ) I would have loved to have met you for a tea and a hello .... next time??!! ~ Gabi
I honestly didn't realize there weren't a lot of Plotter videos until I was thinking about getting one. even when I brought my Plotter home, I wanted to watch some setup videos to make sure I was doing it right...and there weren't many?? I thought that was odd! I wonder if there aren't a lot of update videos because it's more of a simple notetaking/project management system? I plan on definitely posting updates because this video has been very popular already on my channel. Which just goes to show you that there must be a craving for Plotter in the TH-cam stationery world! I think the main different between Filofax is the ring sizes and the finishing of the leather cover. I also think that the Plotter USA website posts interesting articles, and I listened to their podcast! This is getting me out of my stationery rut lol
I giggled when I first saw that :D I think when I first heard it called Pueblo it was on their podcast, and then I checked the website and it said Puebro? And I was like which one is it supposed to be!! lol
Yes, it's super pricey! When I learn about the craftsmanship that goes into the design and production of it, it makes sense. Definitely not for the faint of heart :X
It's the craftsmanship - they put a lot of engineering into the product, and they're made by hand in Japan with special leather (which also costs more).
What I found annoying is that I swear I have seen photography where somebody placed a whole pad inside of a Plotter which gave me the wrong idea about how much paper could fit inside of a Plotter.
I find it weird that they don't sell it as loose leaf sheets of paper then?! I was like wait...what am I doing wrong. At least in this video you can hear my thought process in real time LOL - thanks for watching!
@@stationery.shenanigansI think they do it that way to keep the paper you’re not using in a tidy package instead of like a plastic bag or a cardboard box.
Thank you for commenting! I'm not familiar with an 80s Filofax but I do have a Personal sized Original...the rings in the Plotter are smaller which works better for me, because I tend to accidentally rip pages while turning them in the Personal.
This feels like consumerism at it's finest. They're essentially taking a collectible card game business model (think Magic the Gathering... you keep spending more and more because you need all the newest cards and decks). You then realize you've spent $500 this year on all the expansions. It's similar to a monthly subscription model where they lock you in by getting consistent revenue from their subscribers on a monthly basis (Netflix, Spotify, Hulu etc.) From a business perspective, I respect them, from a human perspective, they're at least a little scummy. Ha. If you like it and it fits your budget, then you do you though. It's just interesting to see clever business strategies.
I do hate how everything is a subscription now, it drives me nuts! There are even printers that when you buy and take them home, you have to pay a monthly fee or it won't print!? That is crazy to me. I get what you're saying, but I find it kind of the opposite, at least for the purposes I'm using this for. I think of consumerism as buying cheap, uncrafted things, OFTEN, and throwing them away for the next thing. But here, you are buying one quality, crafted item up front (the front), and some accessories, and then just buying paper refills for life. The paper refills range from $6-12 which are a fair price to me. I don't expect to use many more accessories, and I do expect everything to last for a long time since it is higher quality. Some people especially on TH-cam, make videos to get people to buy things, and I don't think they actually like the products! I am honest about my opinions for sure lol. [Also, I always felt dumb when trying to learn how to play Magic, at the time I stuck with Pokemon because it was more simple!] Thanks for watching and commenting!
Oh no you didn’!! Yeesss!!! I’ve been intrigued by Plotter for so long. Can’t wait to see how you settle into it over time!
I was planning to buy a new TN cover at the store but after I walked in and saw they had Plotter, and was able to pick one up, I just knew I had to get it!!
I just discovered the Plotter today on TH-cam in my feed. Glad I found your video.
I'm so glad you decided to watch my video!! I was always intrigued about Plotter for a long time, but was skeptical and unsure. It was kind of a mysterious thing for awhile, but not seems to become more popular.
Neat system, definitely very thought out. I think they give you pages in booklets so they stay in one place and easy to transport. Page lifter with elongated holes goes in the back to prevent back pages from sliding under the rings. Congratulations on your article acceptance, I known it will be a great one! 🎉🎉🎉 ❤
Agree the booklets are so cool and even if you don’t have a plotter, you can use the booklets and then archive into a binder after each page is used!
@@tortagialla Exactly! 🥰
The crazy thing is they only give us 3 weeks between having your article accepted and needing to submit the full draft...which means I won't have time to conduct a full IRB study like I originally anticipated (interviewing participants), so I will have to use a different angle to write it :X But that's ok. I was really second guessing myself with ripping the individual pages out, for some reason it felt wrong! Thanks for watching.
I haven't tried a fountain pen yet!
@@stationery.shenanigans Wow, only 3 weeks?! That's intense! You can do it! I believe in you! 🎉💕
I love the look and the idea of the Plotter - I am just so invested in the Travelers ecosystem that moving would be hard and mess with my peace of mind LOL
I totally get that! I still love Traveler's Notebooks, but there's something about the rings of a Plotter and being able to re-arrange my pages that make me like it so much.
This is fun watching you put it together.
Thank you for joining me! I like to record setups because I enjoy watching other people figure out things too lol
Congratulations, Greg! Your set up looks so good. I want the plotter but, haven’t taken the plunge (yet). I do have the inserts - and they are so delicate. I split the holes so I can move the inserts throughout the planner, although they are delicate, they are holding up even with the slits. Enjoy your Plotter!! Can’t wait to see the evolution…have fun🎉
i've found the rings hard to open sometimes but I guess it just takes getting used to! I'm really looking forward to seeing the leather change over time :) Thank you for watching and supporting!
I am very intrigued by Plotter, and love your video! Thanks, can't wait to see more about how it is going...
Thank you for watching and commenting! I was surprised that there aren't as many videos about Plotter on TH-cam that I thought there would be, so I will definitely post more about it!
I have a mini 6 that I use as my work planner. It has the monthly and weekly inserts. Plotter is a great customizable system that's very compact. Regarding the lifters, they're meant to be used at the front and back just to help keep the pages from hanging up or getting wrinkled. The pen holder and elastic band inserts also act as lifters. So since you have those you don't really need the additional lifters. Two accessories I also really like are the Midori metal index clips and a Filofax ruler / bookmark. They're easy to move around and I use them for marking my current pages. I look forward to seeing how this works out for you.
Do you use the Plotter brand monthly and weekly inserts? I'm excited to try and get them for 2025 when they come out! Thank you for explaining the lifters, I just put the two basic ones at the front and back of the binder. I will be on the look out for the Midori metal index clips, I think I may have a Filofax ruler/bookmark from my Original! I will be posting updates about my Plotter for sure because it seems to be a popular thing for everyone here! Thanks for watching and supporting.
@@stationery.shenanigans I use the folifax planner inserts. I just prefer their layout. Its a little more basic and I like the weekly spread across 2 pages, which I don't think plotter makes. I use plotter's grid and blank paper though. And I love plotter's project manager inserts. I use those in another brand's bible size binder. Hope to get a bible size plotter at some point too.
@@Strange_Camel I've been enjoying the Project Managers for sure - eventually I will branch out and try some other inserts, thanks for the recommendations!
Omoi is one of the best! So glad you got to buy from them.
I love their overall vibe! Thanks for watching.
Congratulations on your new acquisition❣️✨
Thank you! It feels special so I'm happy about that :)
This is great. 🎉
I have been saving up so I can get one at Atlas in Chicago. Love how your video was in real time. Can't wait to see how you use it this school year.
Having an in-store experience where I could see one fully setup was definitely a game changer! Hopefully Atlas has the same setup? It just felt right! I am using it to organize various projects and take daily notes. I can't wait to see how the leather looks over time!
Great video Greg 🤗 Ring covers are always in use, so I can justify ONE …. Right? Right 💃🏼
Thanks for watching and commenting! I always had issues with rings in the past, but this one feels special, because the rings are smaller AND it actually lays flat!
Hey Greg! I've heard so much about the plotter. Thank you for this great video!
Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I had no idea that my Plotter video would blow up like it did lol
The Plotter planners look lovely! Was interesting to see all the extras that come with it too!
I'm so excited to see how the leather changes over time!
Congrats! I have also just received my 2 plotters :)
That's so exciting!! Which size(s) did you get and which leather? I didn't even look at any of the other colors/leathers that they had in store, once I saw this one I knew I needed to get it lol. But the black looks really attractive and that's probably what I would buy next. Thanks for watching!
I have definitely always been intrigued by the plotter but not easily accessible here in Europe and maybe that’s good for my budget 😂 it looks so beautiful! Wow! So chic and i feel like I want to touch it continually 😂😂😂
I'm hoping eventually they branch out to the European market, now that they are more common in the states. I really enjoy how the binder lays completely flat, and I didn't realize that this is unique and required a different design and engineering approach, hence the outer metal bar. I have it sitting out on my desk and it just looks so elegant!! I can't wait to see how the leather changes over time.
@@stationery.shenanigans Glad you are loving it! I hope it comes to Europe too 🤞
Very interesting indeed. I want to be a rings person, but usually always go back to a notebook. I just discovered field notes and am in love with them. This looks like a good replacement for Filofax. Interesting inserts.
I tried the Raymay Davinci because it had never occured to me that the size of the things (in my Filofax) is what bothered me, and switching to smaller rings definitely gives it the *feel* of a notebook. I am quite paranoid about accidentally ripping pages out of a binder, which is why I typically lean towards notebooks. I'm telling myself to not think about it this time with the Plotter. Funny enough - I haven't tried FieldNotes yet!!! It's on my list. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I’ve thought about it but was also put off by the price. Thanks so much for this video because now I can see that I don’t need it. Too much trouble by the look of it. Honestly, thanks so much.
I'm glad that my video helped you make a decision! It's certainly not for everyone. For the past 2 years or so, it was an immediate no for me because of the cost. Even when I saw PLOTTER USA's table at the DC Pen Show in 2022, I didn't feel excited by any of it. But now when I saw one that was fully setup, I realized it's something that will work well for me. And who knows! Maybe in a year from now, it won't. I enjoy trying things out. Thanks for watching and hope you have a nice weekend!!
/the real time experience is so important thank you for being real with the unboxing assembly - I am sure there are those among us who can do it but while issues like this are not an auto-deal breaker - I know now what to ask about when or if I chose to use the system, Nice! appreciate your humility / humanity,,,,
Thank you so much for your kind words and honest feedback! It looks like a lot of people appreciate the real time setup, I had no idea that it would have such an impact! My goal is to be real as possible on my channel, since a lot of content creators focus on the aesthetic and not the practicality of things. Thanks for watching!
Greg! Im feeling influenced by you to get a plotter! 😱
Maybe I can finally get sponsored by a company LOL
Heyyyy I think I’m gonna get one ❤
That's so exciting! Do you know which leather or size you want? I plan to make an updated video about my Plotter very soon! I also recommend browsing the articles on their website and listening to their podcast (not sure if there's new episodes) - it's been really interesting!
It would be great if you could do a follow up video once you have settled into your Plotter. Would be interesting to see how your system evolves. For me I am very much a travellers notebook and Hobonichi guy and that in itself is decision fatigue 😊.
Thank you for watching and yes I will definitely be posting a follow up! I completely understand the decision fatigue, that gets me all the time. In fact, the last time I tried to set up my Traveler's Notebook, I felt completely overwhelmed and and to take a step back. So far I'm loving how easy it is to manage multiple "projects" in the Plotter and being able to move around my notes so easily!
What store in Knoxville carries these? I live in Morristown. I’d love to see these in person. I have a Travelers Passport and a Tall one. I’ve never heard of Plotter so thank you for the introduction.
Unfortunately there isn't a store in Knoxville that sells Plotters (or Traveler's Company that I know of!) - I had bought this when I was visiting my family in Philly. Plotter seems to be expanding into brick-and-mortar retail stores, so it'll be interesting to see which other stores start to carry them. I know Gentleman Stationer is opening a store in Franklin, TN. I occasionally travel down to Duluth, GA (3 hours from here) to go to Kinokuniya Atlanta. The next nearest place might be Good Postage in Charlotte. It's great to hear there are other people in Tennessee! I would love to do a traveler's notebook meetup someday.
@@stationery.shenanigans Gotcha! I have a friend in Jeff City who travels to Japan 1 to 2x a year. He brought me back the Tall Traveler this past February. Have you seen the Stationery store over at Kern Food Hall in SoKno. It's a pretty cool place.
Clicked on this so fast
haha thank you - apparently there is a lack of PLOTTER videos on TH-cam, I'll need to post more videos about it!
Hoping it's a good move for you! I love to see Plotter videos but rarely do we see Plotter updates and that kinda deters me from getting one (even though they are beautiful and it's soooo tempting) I do hope you'll post updates, pros and cons and all that! It seems so similar to my Filofax (which I use daily) so I dont know if i'd change anything! Do tell us what your thoughts are as you journey along with it!!!! Sad I missed you when you were RIGHT HERE (Philly/NJ) I would have loved to have met you for a tea and a hello .... next time??!! ~ Gabi
I honestly didn't realize there weren't a lot of Plotter videos until I was thinking about getting one. even when I brought my Plotter home, I wanted to watch some setup videos to make sure I was doing it right...and there weren't many?? I thought that was odd! I wonder if there aren't a lot of update videos because it's more of a simple notetaking/project management system? I plan on definitely posting updates because this video has been very popular already on my channel. Which just goes to show you that there must be a craving for Plotter in the TH-cam stationery world! I think the main different between Filofax is the ring sizes and the finishing of the leather cover. I also think that the Plotter USA website posts interesting articles, and I listened to their podcast! This is getting me out of my stationery rut lol
The elastic seems to stay out of the way but it’s sticking up which is in the way of your work space.
It's much better than the pen loop in the Raymay Davinci, it literally gets in the way of being able to write comfortably :-/ Lessons learned!
Thanks.
Thanks for joining me!
I thought this was a cool product so I looked on the website and woke up in hospital. The price gave me a heart attack
I totally get that, a year ago when I first started watching Plotter videos I said absolutely not!!
6:18 - I cannot believe they still spell “PUEBLO” … “PUEBRO”! As in 🎶ra, ra, ra-rara-ra 🎶😳
I giggled when I first saw that :D I think when I first heard it called Pueblo it was on their podcast, and then I checked the website and it said Puebro? And I was like which one is it supposed to be!! lol
You can spend a fourth anesthesia on that stuff
Yes, it's super pricey! When I learn about the craftsmanship that goes into the design and production of it, it makes sense. Definitely not for the faint of heart :X
I LOVE MY PLOTTERS
Now that I have one, I definitely understand why! Thanks for watching and commenting!
WTH, why is this so expensive?
It's the craftsmanship - they put a lot of engineering into the product, and they're made by hand in Japan with special leather (which also costs more).
What I found annoying is that I swear I have seen photography where somebody placed a whole pad inside of a Plotter which gave me the wrong idea about how much paper could fit inside of a Plotter.
I find it weird that they don't sell it as loose leaf sheets of paper then?! I was like wait...what am I doing wrong. At least in this video you can hear my thought process in real time LOL - thanks for watching!
@@stationery.shenanigansI think they do it that way to keep the paper you’re not using in a tidy package instead of like a plastic bag or a cardboard box.
80s filofax no more , but less
Thank you for commenting! I'm not familiar with an 80s Filofax but I do have a Personal sized Original...the rings in the Plotter are smaller which works better for me, because I tend to accidentally rip pages while turning them in the Personal.
This feels like consumerism at it's finest. They're essentially taking a collectible card game business model (think Magic the Gathering... you keep spending more and more because you need all the newest cards and decks). You then realize you've spent $500 this year on all the expansions. It's similar to a monthly subscription model where they lock you in by getting consistent revenue from their subscribers on a monthly basis (Netflix, Spotify, Hulu etc.) From a business perspective, I respect them, from a human perspective, they're at least a little scummy. Ha. If you like it and it fits your budget, then you do you though. It's just interesting to see clever business strategies.
I do hate how everything is a subscription now, it drives me nuts! There are even printers that when you buy and take them home, you have to pay a monthly fee or it won't print!? That is crazy to me. I get what you're saying, but I find it kind of the opposite, at least for the purposes I'm using this for. I think of consumerism as buying cheap, uncrafted things, OFTEN, and throwing them away for the next thing. But here, you are buying one quality, crafted item up front (the front), and some accessories, and then just buying paper refills for life. The paper refills range from $6-12 which are a fair price to me. I don't expect to use many more accessories, and I do expect everything to last for a long time since it is higher quality. Some people especially on TH-cam, make videos to get people to buy things, and I don't think they actually like the products! I am honest about my opinions for sure lol. [Also, I always felt dumb when trying to learn how to play Magic, at the time I stuck with Pokemon because it was more simple!] Thanks for watching and commenting!
This is a narrow minded bad take