Web Finds - Saturday 25 July 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 18 July 2026
2. Silent Sunday
3. Guest post series - 'Filohax' No. 30 - Paul
4. Free For All Tuesday - No. 807
5. Video Web Finds - Wednesday 22 July 2026
6. Filofax Beginners Guide - Part 1
7. Free for All Friday No. 924 by Nan

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. Lifelong Journey of Relationship Building with Matt Townsend - FranklinPlanner Talk
2. Planner ecosystem help; opinions on what for what , set up - Filofax
3. Episode #372: Apps and Lists - Getting Things Done
4. What is the best ready to use planner? - Planner Lovers
5. Productivity Tips That Actually Stick: Are You a Time Blocker or a Task Lister? - MAY PAPER CO. - The Journal
6. Miscellaneous restock of your favourite - Blog | Gillio
7. I did it! De-ringing Norfolk. - Filofax
8. Summer Bucket List Ideas for an Intentional Season Well-Being - Blog – Day Designer
9. Link Love: More 10 Pens Challenges - The Well-Appointed Desk
10. Web Finds – 22 July 2026 - Travellers Notebook Times
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Free for All Friday No. 924 by Nan

Do you ever have a moment when you can't carry your organizer--or just don't want to use it? What is your fallback?

With me, it's the calendar on my phone, and a spreadsheet on my tablet for creating lists, tasks, and project timelines. 

I'd like to hear your fallbacks! Is it a bound notebook? Index cards? A weekly planner from the corner store? 

As always, all discussion relating to ring organizers is welcome on Friday! 

Filofax Beginners Guide - Part 1

What would your response be if someone contacted you, a friend or relative and asked you for advice/recommendations  about getting started with using a Filofax organiser? 

Where do you start? 

They at least know about using an organiser rather than their mobile phone, that is a great start. 

Send them to https://philofaxy.com yes good advice of course, but the huge amount of information might scare them off.  Buy them  a copy, or lend them your copy of 'File of Facts' a sound bit of advice!

We therefore need a 'Beginners Guide' or 'Getting Started with a Filofax' 

What Size of Filofax?

Choosing the right Filofax size is all about balancing portability and functionality—here’s how to decide:

1. Consider Your Daily Carry

Do you carry a bag every day?

• Yes: You can go for a larger size (A5, A4).
• No (or only a small bag/pocket): Stick to compact sizes (Mini, Pocket, Personal, Slimline).

2. Think About Your Writing Space

Do you need lots of room to write?

• Yes: A5 or A4 offers more space for notes, lists, and detailed planning.
• No: Personal or Pocket is plenty for most people.

3. Assess Your Planning Style

Minimalist (just dates, to-dos, contacts):

• Mini (fits even the smallest of pockets) 
• Pocket (fits in a pocket, very portable)
• Slimline (thinner, lighter, but still functional)

Detailed (lots of notes, projects, inserts):

• Personal (most popular, balances size and space)
• A5 (ideal for heavy users, more writing room)

Maximalist (everything in one place, big projects):

• A4 (desk-sized, not portable but great for reference)

 4. Test the Size

• Visit a store (if possible) to see the sizes in person.
• Compare to familiar items:

• Mini: Similar to the size of a pack of playing cards, just slightly taller. 
• Pocket: Similar to a large smartphone.
• Personal: Slightly larger than a paperback book.
• A5: About the size of a standard notebook.
• A4: Like a sheet of printer paper.

 5. Think About Inserts 

Do you want to use custom inserts or dashboards?

• Some sizes (like Personal and A5) have more insert options available.
• Pocket and Slimline have fewer choices but are great for simplicity.

6. Portability vs. Functionality

• If you’ll leave it at home/desk: A5 or A4.
• If you want it with you always: Personal, Pocket, or Slimline.

7. Start Small 

• If you’re unsure, Personal is the most versatile and widely recommended for beginners.
• You can always upgrade or down size later as your needs change.

Quick Guide:

Size	Best For	Portability	Writing Space	Insert Variety
Mini	Minimalists, on-the-go	★★★★★	★	★
Pocket	Minimalists, on-the-go	★★★★★	★★	★★
Slimline	Light users, small bags	★★★★★	★★★	★★★★
Personal	Most people, balanced use	★★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
A5	Heavy planners, detailed notes	★★	★★★★★	★★★★
A4	Desk reference, big projects	★	★★★★★	★★★★

Final Tip: Ask yourself: "Where will I use this most?" 

• If it’s in your bag or pocket, go smaller. 
• If it’s on your desk, go bigger.

What inserts to buy for your Filofax? 

Sometimes the inserts will dictate what size of Filofax to buy, so this needs to be taken in to account as well as all of the points above. A bit of a 'chicken and egg' situation. 

• Firstly get some ordinary copier paper and cut it to the sizes of the pages in a Filofax such as A5, Personal, Pocket. 
• Create several pages in each size. 
• Write in your own handwriting a typical day/week of appointments and tasks on to the sheets in each size mimicking a daily, weekly diary format. 
• Do this for each size. 
• Assess how 'busy' each page/size looks, too much white space, not enough space. 

• Which diary format suits your needs best in terms of seeing all of your future and immediate past days?  
• Remember a Filofax doesn't have to only be used for diary/planning activities, they can be used for a host of other uses. 
• The versatility of a Filofax in that you can change the pages and change their order, means that it can adapt an infinite number of ways to meet your needs. 

We will continue this beginners guide in Part 2 coming up shortly. 

Video Web Finds - Wednesday 22 July 2026

I hope you have had a good weekend.

Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.

Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.

1. Hobonichi Weeks & Pocket Plus Rings - Earthy Sam
2. Plan with me & Stark Week 29 - Ring Binder Planner Channel
3. How I get my Filofax Holborn to lay flat - Lisa
4. Filofax Saffiano personal•pocket - kti. plans
5. Back to school starts with the right planner! - Franklin Planner
6. July 2026 Gillio Compagna Flip - Kerri Pouliot
7. aldan media tech | Mac | Print with ease | Pocket - aldan media
8. Amazon Basic Ring Planner Week 29 Set up - Ring Binder Planner Channel
9. Friday Flipthrough | Filofax Dark Cherry Saffiano | Pocket Rings | Favorite Pens 2026 - ichikochan
10. Cheap Actually Costs More. This 102 Year Old Notebook Proves It - Chic Sparrow
11. Plotter vs Mee-Plus A5 Ring Binder: Leather, Craftsmanship & Price Compared - seemownay
12. Filofax Norfolk Currant Ring Replacement | Swapping to Smaller Rings - Petunie
13. Jet Pens Haul | A massive stash | Unbox with me | Filofax Personal | Filofax Pocket - ichikochan
14. Plan With Me | Resetting for a New Week | FC Compact Vintage Aurora - Buy Sell Plan Inc.
15. Pocket Filofax / planner chat - Paperloveplan
16. Plan With Me || Franklin Classic || July 20 - 26, 2026 || Blue Laura Binder - Sandra Dahl
17. How do you stay so organized? - Franklin Planner
18. mid-year check-in in my stationery spending budget - Kati plans
19. MeePlus Paper Refills Review: Fountain Pen Friendly? - Git Cozy
20. My Personal Size Planner Setup 2026| Functional Planning for Everyday Life - Planher Nicole
21. 3 months with Filofax Pocket - review + refreshing the pages for coming months - minimalish journal
22. Planner Tour: Filofax Personal + A5 Agenda + Stalogy + Kinbor Journal - Chromatic Tales
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Free For All Tuesday - No. 807

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