tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post4730347660097807977..comments2024-03-28T05:00:30.169-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: Comparing HolbornsLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-72320665134304913842013-08-06T18:31:36.015-04:002013-08-06T18:31:36.015-04:00Now back in stock - probably for the last time in ...Now back in stock - probably for the last time in the UK. The Slimline Cuban finally disappeared a few weeks ago from the official UK site.Tim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-32218017759151884142013-07-28T22:43:05.431-04:002013-07-28T22:43:05.431-04:00That Eagle Creek pocket looks interesting. I have...That Eagle Creek pocket looks interesting. I have a Holborn Slimline and I worry about it when I travel. I will have to keep this in mind before my next long trip!indigogardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128577617568143717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-2944303481358460462013-07-26T20:46:56.418-04:002013-07-26T20:46:56.418-04:00The leather on the Holborn is sooooo nice. I boug...The leather on the Holborn is sooooo nice. I bought the Pesonal zip and A5 zip both in wine and started using them - meanwhile I bought the same combo in black and brown afraid they wouldn't be available one day - plus A LOT of other Filo's - but just can't move onto and into any of the others. The leather on the wines have taken on such a sheen and are soooo smooth - they feel likeMariannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13768253413041478319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-19268513670802516522013-07-26T07:49:13.387-04:002013-07-26T07:49:13.387-04:00Don't panic Laurie! It's hardly a "l...Don't panic Laurie! It's hardly a "last chance" - they've been out-of-stock for weeks! Presumably, there will be more... Tim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-4987143290860843142013-07-26T02:49:21.775-04:002013-07-26T02:49:21.775-04:00The Holborn slimlines are listed under Filofax UK&...The Holborn slimlines are listed under Filofax UK's Last Chance To Buy with the brown color at 40% off. <br /><br />*Cue panic*Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-29276575437029076162013-07-25T18:10:57.728-04:002013-07-25T18:10:57.728-04:00I wanted a Holborn for months (I live in Holborn, ...I wanted a Holborn for months (I live in Holborn, so I decided I just HAD to have one) and eventually got the compact in black. I think it's the only filo I've ever paid full price for! To be honest it was an anti-climax. Even though the leather is really wonderful, there just seems to be a key ingredient missing when I compare it to my favourites (Scanda, Kendal and Cuban). I've Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15321999199847152019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-87672309551638292002013-07-25T17:23:45.692-04:002013-07-25T17:23:45.692-04:00I love the Holborn! I have two personals in black ...I love the Holborn! I have two personals in black and wine. :D I love all of the card holders and just the feel of it. I would love to get it in A5 as well. To have one in grey would be amazing!<br /><br />Although I have to say that I have my eye on the Malden as well. I'm just waiting to snatch one up for a steal on eBay. ;)Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04246724448139046310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-4005943899392564012013-07-25T16:39:03.620-04:002013-07-25T16:39:03.620-04:00Can't believe that I didn't know--- huge t...Can't believe that I didn't know--- huge thanks Jotje and Tim for the lovely revelation.maccie2https://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942764017245154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-53294140743092858502013-07-25T16:35:10.014-04:002013-07-25T16:35:10.014-04:00I was about to buy a Rite in the Rain cover and th...I was about to buy a Rite in the Rain cover and then I remembered I had this one.<br /><br />It acts as accessory pockets really. To get that much carrying capacity, zipped pockets, card pockets etc you have to have a MUCH beefier Filofax which confounds the objective of total flatness. I don't need more paper, I need pockets!<br /><br />The water protection is a bonus, it also protects the nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781115380433579451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-41733165588972554432013-07-25T16:24:12.662-04:002013-07-25T16:24:12.662-04:00Thanks Natalie - That's a useful piece of kit!...Thanks Natalie - That's a useful piece of kit! Certainly food for thought! I've an Eagle Creek toiletries bag that I purchased in Chicago many moons ago - so I know how hard-wearing their products are!<br /><br />And YES, Susan Mac- grey (or gray, if you prefer!) Holborns certainly exist in A5, Personal, Pocket and Compact! Tim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-66572418144754742662013-07-25T16:22:04.990-04:002013-07-25T16:22:04.990-04:00I was lucky enough to do an in person comparison a...I was lucky enough to do an in person comparison at the meet up. One person had the Slimline, I had a Compact, and the other brought a Personal. I love the leather of the Holborn and all those pockets! I wish I came in other colors. Black, Brown, Grey, and Wine are not enough! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16575481679247622655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-17015008745986923112013-07-25T15:16:34.188-04:002013-07-25T15:16:34.188-04:00I've been considering the Holborn for a while,...I've been considering the Holborn for a while, but opted for the Calipso instead. The pop of colour distracted me ;) But if I ever need a black filo I think the zipped Holborn and I will get along great! Love the pictures of the different types. MAkes it so much easier to decide which you like better when you can SEE them (and there isn't any shops in the country that sells them).Christine Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783318438398855185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-74219155905017105622013-07-25T14:56:46.116-04:002013-07-25T14:56:46.116-04:00Ahhh, the Lovely Holborn.....my second favorite Fi...Ahhh, the Lovely Holborn.....my second favorite Filofax after #ChameleonLove!!!!!Joseph David Quintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805874968497108822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-10036640235679364222013-07-25T14:06:25.708-04:002013-07-25T14:06:25.708-04:00Dear Susan,
Did you just call for some enabling? I...Dear Susan,<br />Did you just call for some enabling? If yes, hop over to Filofax.de and get yourself your gray personal Holborn ....<br /><br />Steve,<br />Great review. I also have an A5 Holborn in wine and really like it. It's not as floppy as the A5 Malden, but the leather is really really nice. And very sturdy! It's a pity that it only comes with 25mm rings ...Jotjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144301091362704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-43135188657216186752013-07-25T12:38:37.361-04:002013-07-25T12:38:37.361-04:00Is there really a gray? Be still my heart---I'...Is there really a gray? Be still my heart---I'd kill for a gray personal.maccie2https://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942764017245154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-85939370091736335212013-07-25T11:28:25.786-04:002013-07-25T11:28:25.786-04:00Tim, you might like to try one of these for the Sl...Tim, you might like to try one of these for the Slimline.<br /><br />http://www.eaglecreekluggage.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=60227010<br /><br />It fits perfectly, eliminates the outward pocket problem and adds a lot of functionality and waterproof protection as well. <br /><br />Side view<br />http://instagram.com/p/cHK4ujGika/<br /><br />and from above<br />http://instagram.com/p/cHMWaNGimf/<br nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781115380433579451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-51047744198756734072013-07-25T10:56:43.581-04:002013-07-25T10:56:43.581-04:00Call me old-fashioned, but I hope they keep the Ho...Call me old-fashioned, but I hope they keep the Holborn range dignified and professional. If you want purple, teal or patent leather orange, there are plenty of other models to fulfil your needs in most sizes!<br /><br />My only gripe with the Holborn is the "hand warmer" outward facing inner pockets. I've never found them to be much use - certainly in A5 where they are too big Tim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-60492482843444348582013-07-25T09:41:53.049-04:002013-07-25T09:41:53.049-04:00Is this the complete list of colours: Black, Brow...Is this the complete list of colours: Black, Brown, Wine and Grey?Alan Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12163255067102493914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-56956284629246414062013-07-25T09:38:42.478-04:002013-07-25T09:38:42.478-04:00I have mentioned this in the Facebook group, but I...I have mentioned this in the Facebook group, but I want the Pocket Holborn without the clasp, like the slimline Personal. I find the clasp gets in the way when putting it in a trouser pocket.Alan Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12163255067102493914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-53022230802720395792013-07-25T09:35:16.156-04:002013-07-25T09:35:16.156-04:00No it is not an optical illusion. The rings are 1...No it is not an optical illusion. The rings are 13mm wide, but have about the same clearance from the ring mechanism cover plate as the 11mm rings, maybe even a millimeter less.Alan Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12163255067102493914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-73753280010199861302013-07-25T09:30:56.221-04:002013-07-25T09:30:56.221-04:00I would love to try a Holborn...they look luscious...I would love to try a Holborn...they look luscious. But yes, the color choices are a deal breaker for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10380108596463007886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-36495817280662583022013-07-25T08:56:49.974-04:002013-07-25T08:56:49.974-04:00Great review! So tough to decide between Malden a...Great review! So tough to decide between Malden and Holborn! Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03157289790776824381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-49037764639356341432013-07-25T08:26:37.468-04:002013-07-25T08:26:37.468-04:00Thank you for a lovely review of my favorite filof...Thank you for a lovely review of my favorite filofax! I use the personal size in black and in brown and they are my everything, everywhere.maccie2https://www.blogger.com/profile/18442942764017245154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-91452861454782632252013-07-25T07:32:57.980-04:002013-07-25T07:32:57.980-04:00My slimline rings look oval, like a symmetrical eg...My slimline rings look oval, like a symmetrical egg on its side, is yours like this?<br />The rings are smooth, no gaps.<br /><br />I suppose it could be an optical illusion.nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781115380433579451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-9602097702805514512013-07-25T02:33:41.755-04:002013-07-25T02:33:41.755-04:00A lovely review of my favourite model ... And I ha...A lovely review of my favourite model ... And I have owned Maldens! Something about the Holborn leather which shrieks quality. olliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373666500292639126noreply@blogger.com