I've always been a fan of using my everyday Filofax as a wallet. Why carry more than one thing when you don't have to?
So in the Cuban Personal where I carry my diary and contact info, I was also carrying cash, receipts, and lots of cards. I loved having it all in one place, but the problem was the bulk:
Before |
A pen through both pen loops holds the Slimline closed |
So, what's the result for the Cuban? You can practically see how relieved it is to have less bulk to carry around:
Most days, I carry these two Filos with me, either in my laptop case (on work days) or handbag. For formal occasions, or when I'm just shopping and want to travel light, I carry only the wallet in a smaller handbag or purse. I feel like I have more options—including the option of lightening up!
Brilliant idea. I am going to copy you!
ReplyDeleteI have a Classic Slimline I love using as a wallet too. It's perfect for it!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteI setup my Red Personal Malden after reading this post but its still to bulky. I need a slimline. Seems the PINK slimline Boston discountinued Nan. Amazon still have the pink but the seller won't ship to Australia - grrrr. I like the Patent Compacts but they don't have the card slots like the Boston.
ReplyDeleteI bought the pink Slimline Boston on sale from filofax.usa because it was being discontinued. I hope you can find one you like!
DeleteI have about 15 slimlines that I rotate through as wallets. A Slimline Holborn was my travel wallet this summer on vacation - it is my only 13mm-ring slimline, the rest are 11mm. I am currently using a recently-acquire slimline Richmond.
ReplyDeleteI print my own WO2P inserts on 60gsm (16lb) paper and only keep one term (4 months) in my wallet/organizer at a time. I have a foldout year planner for recording appointments further out, but I'm considering replacing the foldout with a MO1P section. I also have lined paper for notes. My paper money goes in a full-length IBC slot and my credit and other cards are in my Malden cardholder.