Vintage, Neo-Vintage, Modern?

The definition of what counts as a Vintage Filofax model varies depending on who you ask. We all have our opinions of course.

However, I came across another definition the other day that apparently has become common in the world of watches and more recently film cameras, Neo-Vintage.  I've also seen the category used for handbags but not Filofax organisers yet. 

Neo-Vintage seems to be classed as not modern (recent production) or not true Vintage. 

In terms of watches, Neo-Vintage seems to be defined as 'early 1990's to the mid-2000's' 

Watches older than the early 1990's seem to be classed as 'Vintage' and younger than the mid 2000's are classed as 'Modern'. 

Could we adapt this category for Filofax models? 

Personally I would put Vintage as being older than 1993, Neo-Vintage between 1994 to say 2010. 

What do you think? Please add your comments below. 

Vintage Winchester, Neo-Vintage Cavendish, Modern Malden? 

Silent Sunday

 

Filofax Nappa, the little travel companion - thanks to Daniel for the photo

Web Finds - Saturday 27 June 2026

It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.

Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:

1. Web Finds - Saturday 20 June 2026
2. Silent Sunday
3. Adspot Page
4. Free For All Tuesday - No. 803
5. Video Web Finds - Wednesday 24 June 2026
6. Weather Fax
7. Free For All Friday - No 920 by Steve

Here are the latest Filofax and other brand blog posts from around the Internet. Don't forget to leave a comment on the posts you enjoyed reading, all bloggers enjoy getting comments.

1. The Best Planners For Educators - FranklinPlanner Talk
2. Episode #368: How Long Should Your Lists Be? - Getting Things Done
3. Easy Canva Tutorial: Make Rainbow Text That Pops (plus the best bold sans serif fonts) - All About Planners
4. Paper Planner vs. Digital Planner: Which One Actually Works Better? - FranklinPlanner Talk
5. 6 Months of Focus and Alignment Can Put You 5 Years Ahead in Life: Here’s How - Strange & Charmed
6. Weekly Planner vs. Daily Planner: Which Planning Style Is Right for You? - FranklinPlanner Talk
7. How to Make a Printable Monthly Calendar in Canva (Step by Step Tutorial with Video) - All About Planners
8. How I Remember Everything On My Trips: Travel Journalling For Beginners - MAY PAPER CO. - The Journal
9. The Franklin Five: July 2026 - FranklinPlanner Talk
10. A5 Compagna - Blog | Gillio
11. New to A5 moterm - Planner Lovers
12. Link Love: Be Creative! - The Well-Appointed Desk 
13. Web Finds – 24 June 2026 - Travellers Notebook Times
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Free For All Friday - No 920 by Steve

Droitwich transmitting station
(Public Domain via Bob Nienhuis)

In the early hours of tomorrow morning, something will finally come to an end. The end of an era in a way. 

This will only mean something to our readers in UK or Europe. The BBC have announced the ending of BBC Radio 4 on Long Wave (198 kHz)  

If you have been reading this site/blog for any number of years, you will know of my connection to most things radio. I spent thirty seven years after leaving school working as a radio engineer in one form or another. 

I've held my amateur radio licence since 1979. 

I also have a 'collection' of Lefax Radio related inserts. I also have an old Lefax Radio Log Book.

I never thought I would see the BBC discontinue this radio service. To me it's like seeing an announcement or an equivalent announcement that Filofax are going to cease making ring bound organisers. There would be a similar reaction to the BBC announcement. Petitions and action groups etc. 

Don't panic, I only choose that just as an example.

I will be 'tuning in' to listen to the end of 198kHz later tonight. 

What ever you are doing this Friday, feel free to discuss anything Radio or Filofax related in the comments. 

Weather Fax

Do you record the current weather you have been experiencing at home or where ever you are at the time? 

With an abundance of data available to us these days, I'm sure you could easily dedicate a Filofax to recording current or daily weather conditions.

To the right, that was the external temperature display on my car at the end of a journey on Wednesday. 42 C is about 107.6 F. Very hot in other words... and not the sort of temperatures we are used to here in France!

We have had increasing temperatures for over a week now. It becomes a daily ritual to check the weather forecast and try to see what we are in for. 

What would you record in your 'Weather Filofax' ?