tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post7334521682766730635..comments2024-03-28T10:34:56.034-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: To A5, or not to A5: that is the questionLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-27581831932128860052013-11-21T12:48:26.367-05:002013-11-21T12:48:26.367-05:00Thanks for the reply Laurie. I have the A5 Boston ...Thanks for the reply Laurie. I have the A5 Boston already. I initially wanted to use it for a home binder but then I thought I should try it as my main planner. It fits nicely in a couple of my handbags. My A5 Boston includes the Wo2P insert with vertical columns. I was looking at the Circa smart Planner master refill by Levenger. It is a Wo2P layout but is not the same size as the A5 Filofax Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10482495677635690573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-69979161068924373832013-11-21T05:05:56.350-05:002013-11-21T05:05:56.350-05:00Hi Be, I use bound books only for planners, but I ...Hi Be, I use bound books only for planners, but I do use this A5 Boston for job interviews and it is perfect. Nice big page size, but the binder itself is slim and sleek and sophisticated-looking. I don't look nuts hauling out a honkin' big binder, I just look professional and organized! I highly recommend it, but hurry--they are discontinued and currently on sale for crazy-low prices on Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-19256413827835596312013-11-20T16:36:02.319-05:002013-11-20T16:36:02.319-05:00Hi Laurie. I liked your review on the A5 Boston an...Hi Laurie. I liked your review on the A5 Boston and the comparison photos. Thank you for putting the link here. It seemed that you were excited about it, but did you use it as a main planner and carry it with you? Was it still too big? I am still on the fence on whether I will use it as my main planner because it is obviously much bigger than my compact Luxe. Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10482495677635690573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-53862293652935678122013-11-19T07:59:40.799-05:002013-11-19T07:59:40.799-05:00I have multiple binders. I do like having everyth...I have multiple binders. I do like having everything within arms reach and in one binder. But the reality is that I didn't use all of the information I was carrying - it was there for more of a what-if scenario. When I downsized to compact, I created an at-home personal binder. In it I keep all of the information I need at hand but don't need with me all of the time, things like WellPlannedLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14639851771653623399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-78400314779690511622013-11-19T02:14:51.340-05:002013-11-19T02:14:51.340-05:00I could have practically written this post and I a...I could have practically written this post and I almost did I a post on my blog with the exact same title. :-) At this point I'm fairly convinced the A5 is not going to be my planner. It is simply not portable and I would feel like a tool carrying it around. That said, I am not sure getting rid of my A5s is the right decision either. I have two. One is essentially a notebook with dividers, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-67622970529088757542013-11-19T01:23:11.255-05:002013-11-19T01:23:11.255-05:00I aim to please, Anita!I aim to please, Anita!WeirdRockStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17388608744555605499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-6696032015774992042013-11-19T01:22:13.316-05:002013-11-19T01:22:13.316-05:00Indeed, Christine.
Because of my planner needs, I...Indeed, Christine. <br />Because of my planner needs, I no longer entertain the thought of a dainty purse. It´s totes for me. With a special needs child with multiple medical challenges I already have so much to carry, so in my personal perspective the difference between a personal and an A5 is really not even an issue. WeirdRockStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17388608744555605499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-91618145084742345522013-11-19T00:35:39.712-05:002013-11-19T00:35:39.712-05:00I agree - I almost missed an interview for a job w...I agree - I almost missed an interview for a job when using my Personal Filofax, and I was so embarrassed at how disorganised I felt that I moved back into my A5. The key thing about the A5 for me is not only the space to write, but the inserts available - I rely on the WO2D vertical layout to keep me, my family and work organised, and although that insert is available for the Personal size, it Hamish MacBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772386515814969359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-62074093540822677432013-11-18T21:03:12.199-05:002013-11-18T21:03:12.199-05:00Thanks for the replies (and sympathy!). I'll p...Thanks for the replies (and sympathy!). I'll persevere and report back.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171744967438105373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-54805099400701430002013-11-18T19:04:08.340-05:002013-11-18T19:04:08.340-05:00I too considered the A5 for a nano second and deci...I too considered the A5 for a nano second and decided it wasn't 'me'. I now have a 2 Filofax/1 Midori system that works great, and stuffing the Personal Filo with information was just a matter of discipline and choice.Dorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183214368614012977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-7863956457388931092013-11-18T17:02:09.311-05:002013-11-18T17:02:09.311-05:00I like the A5 Boston and am a bit surprised that i...I like the A5 Boston and am a bit surprised that it is not popular. Then again I am not surprised because it seems that I have Filofax planners that are not popular except for the Luxe. Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10482495677635690573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-3505656243652344342013-11-18T17:00:12.984-05:002013-11-18T17:00:12.984-05:00Hi Anthony, I wouldn't say agonising as such, ...Hi Anthony, I wouldn't say agonising as such, I want to stop messing around & just get on with it! I actually found writing this post very helpful & I have already written the next one about my decision. Thanks :) Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657083184744111032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-326908977531286642013-11-18T16:56:43.878-05:002013-11-18T16:56:43.878-05:00Thank you, WeirdRockStar :)Thank you, WeirdRockStar :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657083184744111032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-55968199574512405442013-11-18T16:56:05.574-05:002013-11-18T16:56:05.574-05:00Hi Tim. My width measurement is incorrect. I did n...Hi Tim. My width measurement is incorrect. I did not include the closure. I measured it again but I will just go with the official one you list. I would like to correct it on my first comment but then I would have to remove the entire comment. If a filled A5 can weigh over 2 pounds then that is just too heavy. I had not thought about the Flex because I wanted to use the ring bound planner. The Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10482495677635690573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-48103855416224981642013-11-18T16:55:12.126-05:002013-11-18T16:55:12.126-05:00The Finsbury is indeed a beast of an A5! Official ...The Finsbury is indeed a beast of an A5! Official measurements are 235x218x45mm thick. Yes, a Boston with fill should be10mm slimmer because it has 20mm rings instead of the Finsbury's 30mm. <br /><br />The Boston has (it appears) been a dreadful seller. It's currently heavily discounted on the Filofax UK site and elsewhere. Maybe the slimmer (but the same height and only slightly Tim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-47391467350335259962013-11-18T16:53:05.145-05:002013-11-18T16:53:05.145-05:00I love what you wrote: It was so much more easy t...I love what you wrote: It was so much more easy to change the entire system than to change myself. And this part too: separating the planner needs from wants was the nugget of wisdom… Changing my preferences so I am able to carry a heavier planner seems to be the real need. The truth is, it is impossible to take good notes on those itty bitty scraps of personal sized paper! Everything must be Christine Cortesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313316307757263323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-27309670862326476762013-11-18T15:14:11.478-05:002013-11-18T15:14:11.478-05:00I did a review of the A5 Boston about a year ago, ...I did a review of the A5 Boston about a year ago, with photos comparing it to my A5 Finsbury. It has a smaller footprint, and is much slimmer: http://philofaxy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/a5-boston-filofax.htmlLauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-31283019103565573842013-11-18T15:07:28.622-05:002013-11-18T15:07:28.622-05:00Hi Be - to A5 or to a different A5? That's ano...Hi Be - to A5 or to a different A5? That's another question! The official measurements for the Boston A5 are 235x195x41mm. It has 20mm rings. The A5 Holborn is officially 235x195 (213mm if the fastener is included) x 41mm - but has 25mm rings! I think they missed a trick with the Boston! As for weight... a fully laden A5 can easily get up towards 1kg as a post on Plannerisms recently Tim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-77455575217703808152013-11-18T15:07:15.975-05:002013-11-18T15:07:15.975-05:00Hi Anita
You must be agonising over which binder b...Hi Anita<br />You must be agonising over which binder best suit your needs. Your post really shows that. The space afforded by the A5 must be a governing factor, despite the extra weight if I was in your position I'd stick with the A5 Real Estate rules. Good Luck with whatever decision you finally make Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-52325791615198420852013-11-18T14:47:52.336-05:002013-11-18T14:47:52.336-05:00I can commiserate, Butanben. I´ll never forget the...I can commiserate, Butanben. I´ll never forget the day when my employee had to come back to me- with her A5 calendar where her hours were clearly and neatly written to see...just because I failed to translate the tiny scribbly mess from my smaller system and had butchered her working hours. OH THE GALORE OF SHAMES OF ALL KIND! That was the day I changed back to A5 binder. I told my son sternly &WeirdRockStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17388608744555605499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-68932798416372977232013-11-18T14:43:20.894-05:002013-11-18T14:43:20.894-05:00Kindly align your backsides while I dust my long- ...Kindly align your backsides while I dust my long- distance broom. Help is on the way! WeirdRockStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17388608744555605499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-69123233234830185582013-11-18T14:26:39.453-05:002013-11-18T14:26:39.453-05:00I have an A5 Boston. It is one of the smaller A5 F...I have an A5 Boston. It is one of the smaller A5 Filofax binders at 7 inches by 9.13 inches (177 mm by 232 mm) and 19 mm rings according to my measurement. It is very sleek and lightweight. It lies flat and has the cardboard backing. It is my only A5 Filofax binder so I can't compare it to another one. I used a comparable A5 size binder of a different brand a long time ago and it was heavier Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10482495677635690573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-66040381926970274012013-11-18T14:07:37.386-05:002013-11-18T14:07:37.386-05:00Butanben I completely agree! I have to be able to ...Butanben I completely agree! I have to be able to see my schedule clearly in front of me.<br /><br />Which binder are you using/ can stand to lug around everywhere with you? I'm curious how you manage this! Thanks!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-22377582692462839982013-11-18T13:01:17.002-05:002013-11-18T13:01:17.002-05:00I have felt much better planned when using an A5. ...I have felt much better planned when using an A5. It just works for me. Briefcase and A5. I used to have a personal, decades ago,but the pages got utterly crammed with appointments.... and I'll never forget the day I missed a rather important one, because I simply did not see it amongst the tangle of a whole bunch of stuff crammed into the personal page.Luckily, the person concerned was Butanbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467585464165082007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-15163332417286343232013-11-18T12:07:15.198-05:002013-11-18T12:07:15.198-05:00Great idea! I love the idea of this collective to ...Great idea! I love the idea of this collective to help us stay faithful to what works & not stray. Goodness knows I've tried out my fair share of binders & I'm about to write my next post about it :) Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657083184744111032noreply@blogger.com