tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post8938521607731308205..comments2024-03-28T10:34:56.034-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: Free for All Friday No. 20Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-56556343704849479692013-09-15T17:47:49.917-04:002013-09-15T17:47:49.917-04:00I use the uni jetstream 4 + 1 mult pen. This comes...I use the uni jetstream 4 + 1 mult pen. This comes with black, blue, green and red. All are really good solid colors and write very smoothly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15348368720124639543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-39237191083684307772009-01-06T03:02:00.000-05:002009-01-06T03:02:00.000-05:00I use a Faber-Castell propelling pencil, with 0.7 ...I use a Faber-Castell propelling pencil, with 0.7 HB lead. It's beautiful as an object, it looks very classy for the price (£5), and has a satisfying chunky barrel. I like the flexibility of pencils, combined with the precision of propelling leads.<BR/><BR/>I keep a vintage Parker ballpen in the pen loop, and the pencil tucks in nicely behind the fastener. If/when I upgrade to A5, I may rethink Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-62984863789424540452008-11-16T14:48:00.000-05:002008-11-16T14:48:00.000-05:0020% Off Coupon from the Container Store!Paste this...20% Off Coupon from the Container Store!<BR/><BR/>Paste this into your browser's address bar and you'll get a page with a link for a coupon fo in-store use and a code for use on internet orders etc. <BR/><BR/>Good only through November 19. <BR/><BR/>www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/20081029_tows_messyhouse/21<BR/><BR/>Looks like they don't carry A5 Filofax inserts or binders any more, but I'm gghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326070581375103181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-34732749284951287742008-11-15T13:09:00.000-05:002008-11-15T13:09:00.000-05:00Not to post off-topic, but the timing seems approp...Not to post off-topic, but the timing seems appropriate. I live in the Central Coast of California and yesterday many of my colleagues were either evacuated or preparing to evacuate because of the wildfires. People were trying to figure out what they should take in a very short time.<BR/><BR/>Earlier this year, I started a list in my Filofax of what I would want most in case I ever need to Vidyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711911366735478870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-3375210737295071052008-11-15T09:57:00.000-05:002008-11-15T09:57:00.000-05:00GG - In my planner (in the pen loop) I carry a sma...GG - In my planner (in the pen loop) I carry a small Zebra pen that expands - so it's a short stubby pen when pushed together, but expands to a normal, comfortable writing size. I use this mostly as an on-the-go pen. When home, I use a different pen simply because the Zebra isn't my favorite, but it fits into the pen loop and so carry it with me. <BR/><BR/>As for the colored pens - I have a WellPlannedLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14639851771653623399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-28218145734926095252008-11-14T17:59:00.000-05:002008-11-14T17:59:00.000-05:00I just use a Bic blue ink round barrel pen. My per...I just use a Bic blue ink round barrel pen. My personal Filo has 2 pen loops so I can carry another pen if I have to. I use Staedtler Triplus Fineliners to 'decorate' my pages or to write with. These pens don't bleed thru but you can see them on the other side of the Filo pages given how thin they are.<BR/>I also use stickers to denote re-occuring things - little round circles of different Silver_Elixirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13168603897130780850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-22331818859924636702008-11-14T16:50:00.000-05:002008-11-14T16:50:00.000-05:00There was some recent discussion about writing imp...There was some recent discussion about writing implements on the associated <A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/groups/40748476@N00/discuss/72157608699896191/" REL="nofollow">Flickr site</A>.<BR/>I generally use biro to write in my filo - usually black, but also red for special purposes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-60727088685490891362008-11-14T13:55:00.000-05:002008-11-14T13:55:00.000-05:00vidya, where DID you find the pen/ highlighter hyb...vidya, where DID you find the pen/ highlighter hybrid?? I bought some Papermate ones a year or so ago and have been unable to find them ever since. Why do my favorite pens keep getting discontinued??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-91357144490289822252008-11-14T12:16:00.000-05:002008-11-14T12:16:00.000-05:00I use a uniball deluxe micro pen in black for most...I use a uniball deluxe micro pen in black for most entries. It is waterproof so I use this pen for sketching and watercolours as well. I keep sketch paper and watercolour paper in my filofax so it helps to have all my tools together. I use a blue uniball onyx pen (it is not waterproof)for my work schedule and for important things. I use pencil on my monthly calendar to mark down which days I'd beAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-2899766065339297562008-11-14T11:34:00.000-05:002008-11-14T11:34:00.000-05:00I use a pen/highlighter hybrid. I use the highlig...I use a pen/highlighter hybrid. I use the highlighter on those list items that pertain to my goals-- a way to show them at a glance as a higher priority. It took me a while to find this type of pen when my last one ran out of ink, but when I did find them, I stocked up so I should be set for at least the remainder of the decade...Vidyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711911366735478870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-56043087802948021262008-11-14T11:22:00.000-05:002008-11-14T11:22:00.000-05:00I alternate between a Pilot Birdie fountain pen wi...I alternate between a Pilot Birdie fountain pen with a fine nib and blue Noodlers Ink or a Stainless Steel Parker jotter with a fine blue ink ballpoint.<BR/>The Birdie is a great pen that writes really smoothly & fits in the filofax pen loop, but has been discontinued by Pilot.<BR/>I've tried various gel pens, like the legendary Pilot G2, but I really don't like the feel of them.<BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-41634620573810511112008-11-14T08:34:00.000-05:002008-11-14T08:34:00.000-05:00Pencils don't work for me. I'd prefer soft...Pencils don't work for me. I'd prefer softer lead that writes darker, but anything that soft thinner than 1mm cracks too easily - and erasing just makes a smudge.<BR/><BR/>So instead I carry a fountain pen with low viscosity fast flowing colourful ink - and a sharp <0.5mm black waterproof rollerball. I regularly change the fountain pen ink so that my journal entries change colour ever Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-23024742869763454192008-11-14T07:14:00.000-05:002008-11-14T07:14:00.000-05:00tur tur, I feel your pain with the one pen loop. B...tur tur, I feel your pain with the one pen loop. Back when I used my Personal size, it also had only one pen loop. I found a multi-purpose Bic pen with black ink, red ink, and mechanical pencil all built in. At the time that one writing instrument fulfilled all my needs. When the ink ran out I went in search of a new one, and never did find one again!! I was very disappointed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-3856965262961084522008-11-14T05:02:00.000-05:002008-11-14T05:02:00.000-05:00God I wish I had an organised system with colours ...God I wish I had an organised system with colours and pens and pencils - but I don't AT ALL!! <BR/>I literally use whatever i have to hand. occasionally i'll search out a different colour just to ring the changes, but it's all a big shambles of colours, pens and pencil!!<BR/>I do draw holly on christmas day, and use stars to highlight important stuff...<BR/><BR/>it's my new year's resolution to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-28228185850009370452008-11-14T03:44:00.000-05:002008-11-14T03:44:00.000-05:00Dear Kanalt: >>> For anything suggested a...Dear Kanalt: <BR/>>>> For anything suggested and not yet confirmed, I use pencil. When it is confirmed, I change it to pen, using the color designated for a particular subject.<BR/>Does this mean that you erase your pencil notes after confirmation? And do you carry all that colors with you all the time? <BR/><BR/>Dear Laurie:<BR/>I am a little bit jealous of your two loops. In my older Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-38955514888485151982008-11-14T03:32:00.000-05:002008-11-14T03:32:00.000-05:00GG I like your idea of drawing seasonal doodles on...GG I like your idea of drawing seasonal doodles on your calendar pages. I might have to do that, since I miss all the seasonal cues that we don't have here (like Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc.) <BR/><BR/>I use a Bic 4 color pen. The pen is too fat to put into the pen holder, so I slide the clip into it and it stays attached just fine. Black ink is for most things, blue is for my kids' Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-85052280068065095752008-11-14T00:12:00.000-05:002008-11-14T00:12:00.000-05:00Well, Kanalt, you've almost answered my question, ...Well, Kanalt, you've almost answered my question, which is -- is there a gel pen that fits in the Filofax pen holders? Do yours? And do you carry them about with you? I'd like to get a couple of nice but thin gel pens that will fit in the pen holders for lists, etc. I like the G2 pens but they are so fat that they don't fit. Am wondering about taking the ink cartridges out and using them in gghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326070581375103181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-11016621843237549312008-11-13T20:47:00.000-05:002008-11-13T20:47:00.000-05:00For anything suggested and not yet confirmed, I us...For anything suggested and not yet confirmed, I use pencil. <BR/>When it is confirmed, I change it to pen, using the color designated for a particular subject. Anything work related goes in red; personal items go in purple; due dates (for library materials and bills and such) gets green; notes (such as any reminders for my husband's whereabouts and birthdays/anniversaries/arrival and departure WellPlannedLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14639851771653623399noreply@blogger.com