tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post6695285131565348207..comments2024-03-29T10:15:15.857-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: Flex now on the Filofax UK websiteLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-43134224045267271012011-07-03T10:22:27.403-04:002011-07-03T10:22:27.403-04:00I bought an A5 Flex just this weekend and was real...I bought an A5 Flex just this weekend and was really pleased with the quality of the materials. Also, it fits my A5 softcover Moleskine notebooks perfectly, allowing me to swap them out depending on meeting/location. <br /><br />So far, I love it.Richard MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04420475798529371903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-31648893703393941482011-06-09T14:59:15.748-04:002011-06-09T14:59:15.748-04:00If I recall correctly the A5 Flex came with cotton...If I recall correctly the A5 Flex came with cotton cream paper and that was my main attraction to it, as I just got an A5 (two of them--yay, me!) and I am not excited by the plain white paper. (I have compensated by using ultra-super-awesome colored gel pens.)<br /><br />But I am so in love with the ring binder system because it means I can customize without commitment. (I don't label my tabsCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12018034885675468448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-61385596727613045622011-06-09T05:52:49.358-04:002011-06-09T05:52:49.358-04:00Flex by Filofax is offered in a local store downto...Flex by Filofax is offered in a local store downtown. I had decided to snatch a Flex in Pocket format there which goes for 19 Euro.<br /><br />But what I really bought was a Sketch Expandable Messenger Bag reduced from 119 Euro to 19 Euro. I really cannot beliefe that anybody pays this list price for a simple plastic bag.bernhardShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01544647240884418586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-30867884895923396822011-06-09T04:26:16.585-04:002011-06-09T04:26:16.585-04:00I like ringbinder systems for work so I use ringbi...I like ringbinder systems for work so I use ringbinder systems and won't switch to the flex. I have Mulberry, Aspinal and Ordning och Reda ones. But ALWAYS come back to filo.<br /><br />I don't imagine sales of filofax are dropping any more than any other brand during the recession. Last year Smythson diaries went on sale in January and according to the salespeople, that had never janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924602191939884810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-29004599575695050132011-06-08T16:57:51.120-04:002011-06-08T16:57:51.120-04:00@Scoot - I have been a Filofax fan/user since 1986...@Scoot - I have been a Filofax fan/user since 1986 and have never been able to explain to others my love of the product/brand, others just 'don't get it'. However, your explanation says it all, thank you. <br /><br />"we choose a leather Filofax/planner/organiser because it is special, we customise them and put our lives into them so that they become a part of our lives, Saffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747509130226641888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-58673927594975812912011-06-08T14:36:15.984-04:002011-06-08T14:36:15.984-04:00The rings problem always makes me smile - I just t...The rings problem always makes me smile - I just take the sheet of paper out if the rings get in the way!<br /><br />I am not sure about flex. At first I thought it would be great at work, but now I am not so sure if it is really any more use than my day book... I might try and go to a shop and see one for myself.Miss Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15685939340198517455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-33556084266741489322011-06-08T11:25:36.559-04:002011-06-08T11:25:36.559-04:00I agree with Anita - I love my Malden so much I do...I agree with Anita - I love my Malden so much I don't plan on switching (unless there are new Malden colors offered). However, I am thinking of buying a Flex for work, but I'd like to see one in person first. If they made a daily insert, I might be slightly tempted to use one on a daily basis, but that seems like it would defeat the purpose of the thinner setup.WellPlannedLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14639851771653623399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-65450984747464275852011-06-08T09:24:12.507-04:002011-06-08T09:24:12.507-04:00I'm enjoying my Malden so much that I really d...I'm enjoying my Malden so much that I really don't feel the need to buy any thing like this.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657083184744111032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-15846005426986405622011-06-08T08:00:16.194-04:002011-06-08T08:00:16.194-04:00@Scoot - Surely, if sales of ring binders were buo...@Scoot - Surely, if sales of ring binders were buoyant they wouldn't be having an extensive 50% (and 25%) sale on right now, including models that have only been around for a few months. Equally WH Smith and other stationers wouldn't be shedding large volumes of dormant stock at big discounts. <br /><br />@Graham - traditional binders (as most things in life) were designed by a Tim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-36609659436689186002011-06-08T07:48:43.314-04:002011-06-08T07:48:43.314-04:00you are right Graham, those points you mentioned a...you are right Graham, those points you mentioned are possible with the flex. it is perfect if all you need is a dairy and notes. I have in mine, the year planner, notebook, jot pad, pen loop and contacts book, it all fits in well. I am sitting here playing with it now and I do love how I can have notes and the year planner open and viewable together. it if a lot of fun to play around with. I Polish and Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08207745382566183449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-65608307294060306542011-06-08T07:29:19.301-04:002011-06-08T07:29:19.301-04:00A couple of things I haven't noticed yet in th...A couple of things I haven't noticed yet in the reviews/discussions about Flex versus traditional Filofax.<br /><br />I only use my Filofax as a diary and for notes. (My todos have to be computerised because they are mostly repeating tasks and contacts have to be protected which I can do better on a PC than on paper). With the rings, and being right-handed, I can hardly write legibly just to Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010892860062176706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-13920689799526520232011-06-08T07:03:43.696-04:002011-06-08T07:03:43.696-04:00got my Flex Slim this morning, very cute!!
Just th...got my Flex Slim this morning, very cute!!<br />Just thought I better let you know that the page size is not the same as the personal size pages. They are slightly smaller at 85x150mm, as you mention in a previous review that you thought they would be the same as the A5 and Pocket sizes are. This one is the exception to that rule.The full cover is closer to the actual size of the personal pagesPolish and Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08207745382566183449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-25347027398255700062011-06-08T06:45:37.889-04:002011-06-08T06:45:37.889-04:00@Tim - Thank you
My review will be even more int...@Tim - Thank you <br /><br />My review will be even more interesting, i have a few cats to pull out of bags......Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435057906209381460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-69687041911383156952011-06-08T05:38:10.712-04:002011-06-08T05:38:10.712-04:00I agree with the limitations of smart phones/ PDAs...I agree with the limitations of smart phones/ PDAs. I love to unfold a year planner and gaze at the months ahead - you can't do that with an iPhone! Equally, it's great to stare out of the window on a long train journey and jot down thoughts/ doodle/ plan a life dream or whatever. You need paper for that too! However, today's activities and appointments/ to do lists/ contacts/ Tim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-47311481978936011292011-06-08T05:36:56.497-04:002011-06-08T05:36:56.497-04:00I'm going to pass as well. My A5 has become m...I'm going to pass as well. My A5 has become my mainstay (especially since I misplaced my pocket Eton back in April).. I've come to realize how versatile the Filo tabs are (following Laurie's recommendation of using temporary slips of paper scotch taped on the tabs themselves)...michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01824112543184228345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-61066880480650885252011-06-08T05:09:02.598-04:002011-06-08T05:09:02.598-04:00@ Tim There is sure an unbalance between man and w...@ Tim There is sure an unbalance between man and women when we see the contributions on this blog. Man like gadgets, I also have a smartphone and when I look around, most people do have one. I see more women with ringbinders than man.<br />But what does this mean? People like to write or doodle and the Iphone and other smartphones aren't just flexible enough for it. Like someone ones said: Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13213789035230389969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-72931156172352631572011-06-08T05:03:27.191-04:002011-06-08T05:03:27.191-04:00I really hope their first year with the Flex goes ...I really hope their first year with the Flex goes well and the continue with it and expand as i really like it so far and would miss it if they decided they didnt like it :-( <br /><br />Globetrotting Cacti - there is no sound! I was supprised by that, Steve did a great video on it :-) <br /><br />And for the people not sure, watch my review next week i think it will change your minds!!! ;-) xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435057906209381460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-89826690998711350582011-06-08T04:34:05.815-04:002011-06-08T04:34:05.815-04:00I really hate to say this here, but I think Flex i...I really hate to say this here, but I think Flex is the way things are going to go. Sales of all ringed binders have plummeted in recent years and fewer folk are prepared to lug big traditional Filofaxes around these days. The issue seems to be particularly acute for men. Not having a Blackberry or an iPhone as your main data base is seen by many as just old fashioned. There's still some Tim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-43205426267437933902011-06-07T21:32:47.639-04:002011-06-07T21:32:47.639-04:00May buy as Christmas gifts later in the year..... ...May buy as Christmas gifts later in the year..... as the black one looks great for certain chaps in the family, and would fit into briefcases etc. Have all I need for now and notebooks coming out of my ears to use up for shopping lists. Prefer the flexibility of a Filofax diary, so would only use a flex as a jotter or creative pad for myself.But will take me ages to use up all I have right now inButanbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467585464165082007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-29461323279024609142011-06-07T16:51:35.922-04:002011-06-07T16:51:35.922-04:00caribbean princess, I know what you mean, I colle...caribbean princess, I know what you mean, I collect filos too, bad bad habit, mind you I have not bought any since my deco, but I already want the A5 flex next, gonna wait till I see my slim one first to see what I think. Got the slim in magenta and will get the A5 in slate.<br />Nothing beats filo's for their versatility and ability to move stuff around, but this is a cute, smaller Polish and Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08207745382566183449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-3728790494659132722011-06-07T16:26:31.973-04:002011-06-07T16:26:31.973-04:00They are expensive notebooks.But they are more por...They are expensive notebooks.But they are more portable than the euqivalent size filofaxes.<br />Initially I was not keen but after Steve's review I got a pocket and an A5 and I love them :-)<br />I wish they came in leather too Alison (R) but better for my wallet so I dont start a flex collection to compete with my filofax one!caribbean princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01732674178611729478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-380509912678305752011-06-07T16:24:42.914-04:002011-06-07T16:24:42.914-04:00I've ordered the personal size as I want somet...I've ordered the personal size as I want something slimmer for my handbag and don't need to lug my deco everywhere, but my main deco will still be my one true love......Polish and Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08207745382566183449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-60130070500513248272011-06-07T16:11:42.653-04:002011-06-07T16:11:42.653-04:00I wont buy one , as other has mentioned -there ar...I wont buy one , as other has mentioned -there are far more cheaper and better looking filofaxes , also i like to ,, move things around'' add and remove pages and create my own monthly to do/ doc/ bdays etc inserts - flex doesn't give me 100% ,,flex-ibility that ,,traditional Filofax does'' <br />ARIANA1985 /PATIARIANA and Colinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00470130992286704053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-78449010656004299992011-06-07T16:10:26.580-04:002011-06-07T16:10:26.580-04:00I am stoked! I am definitely going to scoop up a F...I am stoked! I am definitely going to scoop up a Flex and some inserts once they hit the US site (which I am impatiently waiting on). While I only discovered Filofax earlier this year, I love it but have been torn between my Domino and my large Moleskine notebook. The former appeals to my organizing side and the latter jives with my creative side. I think the Flex will provide a cohesive solutionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-23103575121783759912011-06-07T15:25:54.517-04:002011-06-07T15:25:54.517-04:00I would only be interested if it came with a reall...I would only be interested if it came with a really nice leather case. As others have said as it stands it is an expensive notebook - albeit a conveniently flexible one. Ha Ha!Alison Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387820977378688933noreply@blogger.com