tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post5091271924292601906..comments2024-03-29T04:00:59.839-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: Free For All Tuesday No. 69Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-15947478684344524632012-05-31T07:43:23.678-04:002012-05-31T07:43:23.678-04:00I found it on Homg Kong and emailed to ask if they...I found it on Homg Kong and emailed to ask if they would mail it to me - overall its jut shy of £60 with postage - so ill ahve to get saving!Alice Emeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313033286298329450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-47289296249356929922012-05-31T00:42:35.543-04:002012-05-31T00:42:35.543-04:00Oh, well that's okay then! I had visions of t...Oh, well that's okay then! I had visions of the poor thing developing a curl on the back of the binder as it tried to keep itself closed. Or worse yet, the snap button giving up altogether.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-59874962274994664302012-05-31T00:01:33.094-04:002012-05-31T00:01:33.094-04:00Love that card!!! I mention my Filofax and am amaz...Love that card!!! I mention my Filofax and am amazed at the number of people who actually have no idea what a Filofax is... what is the world coming to? :o)LJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16778171833372717942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-5411923040482964752012-05-30T17:13:55.750-04:002012-05-30T17:13:55.750-04:00I know what you mean, my personal Malden does the ...I know what you mean, my personal Malden does the same thing but only about a centimeter or so. I've honestly just learned to live with it as it doesn't seem to mess with the binder's quality over time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-23012840455126487422012-05-30T17:01:51.083-04:002012-05-30T17:01:51.083-04:00Another new follower here, thought I'd make a ...Another new follower here, thought I'd make a little input where I can..<br /><br />I haven't used either of these filofaxes myself, but I sell both of them and so have handled them a lot. The Domino is very lightweight compared to the leather models, although I haven't compared it in weight to the Apex. The main difference I see between them is the durability. The Domino's cover Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-25844899184510600872012-05-30T16:14:12.313-04:002012-05-30T16:14:12.313-04:00I've made my own fly leafs using Overhead Proj...I've made my own fly leafs using Overhead Projector clear sheets. I've cut them to size and then punched them for which ever size. But any clear plastic that is rigid enough will be ok. <br /><br />SteveSteve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-85043226063406733612012-05-30T16:11:31.655-04:002012-05-30T16:11:31.655-04:00I wish the flyleaf were a little heavier to be abl...I wish the flyleaf were a little heavier to be able to use it as a 'page lifter' at the back of the binder. As a former Franklin Covey fanatic I am used to heavier acetate or plastic which were included with the binder (one in front, one in back). They were black though so didn't care for that. But they did protect the paper getting 'caught' under the rings and made it easyCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17724328224689359468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-15963683398704432042012-05-30T14:11:22.633-04:002012-05-30T14:11:22.633-04:00I don't have either model but a quick look on ...I don't have either model but a quick look on Google made me notice that the elastic on the Domino is horizontal across the binder, and on the Apex it runs vertical along the length.<br /><br />That might seems a silly observation :o) but if you're going to by shoving the binder into a briefcase or handbag, the orientation of the elastic might matter, if it gets snagged: I have noticed Shanti (aka Shanananana)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00508677731331187954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-44314396134293763032012-05-30T14:05:31.056-04:002012-05-30T14:05:31.056-04:00PS I fixed the notepad to the DIY wallet with a ti...PS I fixed the notepad to the DIY wallet with a tiny <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binder_clip" rel="nofollow">binder clip</a>, I found some in a £1 shop that seemed almost too small to be useful, but they're actually really handy for things like this!Shanti (aka Shanananana)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00508677731331187954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-83315870440167206352012-05-30T13:56:29.945-04:002012-05-30T13:56:29.945-04:00Flyleaf at the front (except my handbag Fax, which...Flyleaf at the front (except my handbag Fax, which has the front page & emergency contact deets inside the plastic envelope Filofax paper comes in, punched & sealed to be waterproof)though when my flyleafs get too scratched they then migrate to the back, and I make a new one from clear plastic for the front.<br /><br />I've been improvising lately making a wallet to tuck a notepad in Shanti (aka Shanananana)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00508677731331187954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-31216512550909058092012-05-30T13:49:11.664-04:002012-05-30T13:49:11.664-04:00Awesome! I shall definitely be experimenting in th...Awesome! I shall definitely be experimenting in the next few days with these ideas.<br /><br />And is that a vintage matt black & gold Parker mechanical pencil I see there? If it is, I have the same model in my handbag Fax!Shanti (aka Shanananana)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00508677731331187954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-74343793199456103032012-05-30T11:05:18.701-04:002012-05-30T11:05:18.701-04:00I'm exactly the same as Laurie & always ha...I'm exactly the same as Laurie & always have a flyleaf at the front & then the business card holder at the back in my filos.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657083184744111032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-1902200530514473712012-05-30T11:03:23.611-04:002012-05-30T11:03:23.611-04:00I've been looking at a filofax on the french w...I've been looking at a filofax on the french website, it's just adding on customs charges too, soon bumps up the price!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-68193717464446002612012-05-30T03:20:18.447-04:002012-05-30T03:20:18.447-04:00Sure thing! Apologies for the poor lighting - it&...Sure thing! Apologies for the poor lighting - it's winter here and my phone doesn't take great pics at the best of times.<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow"> Here's</a> the link (and thanks Ray for the coding know-how!). When you look down on it from above, there's a good 1-2 inch gap between where the front cover edge should sit over the back cover edge.<br /><br />Probably I'm Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-34508189432396843712012-05-29T20:14:03.783-04:002012-05-29T20:14:03.783-04:00I have one in the front to protect the paper, but ...I have one in the front to protect the paper, but in the very back of my Filofax I use the business card holders which do the job of protecting the paper in the back of the binder.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-19893377856433002652012-05-29T19:10:45.664-04:002012-05-29T19:10:45.664-04:00I have them anywhere where there's paper to pr...I have them anywhere where there's paper to protect. I also use them to stick pen loops on, adhesive pockets, post-its. I like both with and without the flyleaf, they have different uses for me.Dorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183214368614012977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-59696097943621933612012-05-29T19:07:38.970-04:002012-05-29T19:07:38.970-04:00Hi Alice x, the leather Baroques are still availab...Hi Alice x, the leather Baroques are still available in some Filofax sites (France, Germany, Italy, Denmark, etc.) but in limited colors, and usually in pocket size. I'm in Asia so I got a pocket in pink from Hong Kong, and Singapore also still has them. Try the main Filofax site and you can be redirected to the others from there. (Or google them.)<br /><br />I guarantee you'll like Dorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183214368614012977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-1217506730251381592012-05-29T18:11:56.611-04:002012-05-29T18:11:56.611-04:00From memory... most personal inserts are based on ...From memory... most personal inserts are based on a 31 line standard 31 days in a month... I've just checked my A5 notepad... it is also 31 lines, but in a much higher page height 210 mm compared to 170mm so yes the lines are wider. <br /><br />Of course if you print your own you can have them any distance apart you want....Steve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-31667905883475241912012-05-29T18:09:03.404-04:002012-05-29T18:09:03.404-04:00Are the lines wider apart on A5 inserts? I really...Are the lines wider apart on A5 inserts? I really like my Personal, but the lines are too narrow. I write pretty big. While I don't want to move up, more room would be much appreciated.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02331493535411576092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-56978137658994954652012-05-29T18:08:29.069-04:002012-05-29T18:08:29.069-04:00I've just added a poll to find out...I've just added a poll to find out...Steve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-84366684797936420412012-05-29T18:06:54.064-04:002012-05-29T18:06:54.064-04:00Ohhh i see - i like the post it note idea - i coul...Ohhh i see - i like the post it note idea - i could do with one which i could move in my week to view so i could stick things on it!!!Alice Emeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313033286298329450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-29083647867355497882012-05-29T17:54:11.698-04:002012-05-29T17:54:11.698-04:00I have one in the front, and it is where I put all...I have one in the front, and it is where I put all my Avery tabs and post-it note sheets for future use. I really like it.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555651858274965736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-18009342544190619212012-05-29T17:49:57.011-04:002012-05-29T17:49:57.011-04:00I use it in the front to decorate my filofax to ad...I use it in the front to decorate my filofax to add some color and pizzazz. Ok, not that much pizzazz. I attached a link to how I use my fly leaf.<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/azure819/7191184730/in/photostreamNadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04056766522281423088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-19313443523742941982012-05-29T17:28:16.545-04:002012-05-29T17:28:16.545-04:00I found it on the Hong kong one i think but the po...I found it on the Hong kong one i think but the postage was immense! Ill pop and have a look on France though thanks!Alice Emeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313033286298329450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-3269812613750455072012-05-29T17:27:16.232-04:002012-05-29T17:27:16.232-04:00It that it - just to protect? I thought it might h...It that it - just to protect? I thought it might have a more......i don't know special use maybe - post it note you say...hmmmm i might try that - i hate the tab bit though - i suppose i could make one if i get some acetate?Alice Emeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313033286298329450noreply@blogger.com