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21 March 2017

Web Finds - 21 March 2017

So I hope you have had a good weekend.

So now it is time to enjoy a great collection of blog posts and videos from around the internet.

Meanwhile here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.

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Free For All Tuesday No. 320

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20 March 2017

Red Winchester: take two - by Anita

I admit that sometimes I am a bit too keen to sell my binders...
After some recent editing, I'm feeling very content with my small collection of models that I've owned before:

Black personal Kensington - purchased and sold multiple times, then finally kindly given back to me as a gift
Vintage Mulberry agenda - sold my previous one as all my supplies are in personal Filofax size. However, my new one was cheaper overall, is in much better condition and I much prefer the pattern on the leather. I decided to purchase another as I do like the A6 paper size and Mulberry leather
Red Winchester - with hindsight, I was a bit silly to sell my previous one as I prefer the older models and love red binders.

Whilst the wine Holborn is a fantastic binder, I did realise that the wonderful soft leather was maybe a little too soft for my liking. During a minor altercation with a hardback book in my bag, it came away with a small dent which made me question if it was right for me. Any binder that I own needs to be hard wearing as 1) they all get shoved into bags and 2) they will always be around books. I am therefore delighted that the lovely Holborn is now residing happily in Canada with Alan.

Red Winchesters are harder to find than the other colours, so I was quite surprised to find one for sale in one of the Facebook selling groups! I was just about to leave the group as I don't have any others for sale and it just so happened that this particular one was showing at the top before I left. And it's lovely as I was able to purchase from the same wonderful seller that sold me my previous Winchester (thank you!).

I feel very fortunate once again as this one was cheaper and the outside is such a bright colour. It's exactly what I was after for the darker winter months. I'm finding it hard to get the colour right in my photos to represent what it's like in the flesh, but the outside is what I'd call a bright lipstick red shade.

The inside is a little darker, even though it hasn't come out quite right again here. The previous owner had tucked the left hand ring protector back in and I'm finding that that this now means access to those pockets is much easier.

The outside has a lovely shine to it from being used. The Winchester leather is very sturdy and will definitely stand up to contact with any items in my bags.

I just plonked all the same contents in from my Kensington and my set up hasn't changed, but I've changed pens for a while as the Winchester's pen loop is much smaller. I may purchase an A5 Flex pen loop to cut down to size to accommodate my normal fountain pen.

This photo represents the colour much more closely inside

I do a question for you all though... Has anyone seen this on a Winchester before? It's almost like there is a darker pattern that makes me think of some type of animal print? The area that I've tried to focus on is the leather that's normally under a ring protector, so it looks the most pristine.

There is also evidence of the same areas of darker colour/pattern underneath where the strap normally sits and also on the pen loop.

One suggestion that I've already had is that this is just accumulated dirt as it's a vintage item, but I suppose I'm curious to see if anyone has come across it before I break out the cleaning supplies?

19 March 2017

Reader Under The Spotlight - Ian

Today I would like to introduce you to Ian.

I’m a 41 year old married father of one living in Addingham, on the outskirts of Bradford and Leeds. I’ve been a DJ, chef and entrepreneur for most of my life but now I own and run 3 Subway franchises. I enjoy walking, especially with my dog Mylo, socialising with friends, spending time with my little boy Dexter and I love my beautiful wife Lara-Jane. I have an obsession for all things stationery and have a particular love for Filofaxes and the Filofax brand, my collection is various shades of brown and nearly all leather.

1. When did you buy your first organiser and what was it?

I was given what I think was an Filofax Identity with just a few paper inserts in it, probably mid 1980’s by my mum or dad. I don’t remember clearly as I was a child and didn’t give it much thought at the time. I fell in love with being a future businessman and loved the look of yuppies, I was also obsessed with stationery and still am. The first one I bought was a red Filofax active which I got from a Tesco’s in about 2001, sadly I don’t have either anymore, probably lost or given away at some point.

2. Out of the organisers you own which is your current favourite (Style and Size)?

The one I use day to day is a Filofax Malden A5 in ochre, new to me late in 2016 for just £25! I really love the A4 sized organisers because they give me plenty of space to write on and feels that the most natural, however its not very portable so I prefer to use an A5. My second favourite is the Deskfax, I currently have 3 but hope to get more!

3. How many Filofax or other brands of organisers do you own?

I’ve haven’t counted them all but I reckon I have about 50 or more organisers, predominantly Filofax but I also have a few others. My collection includes Collins, Daytimer, Timberland and a couple of unbranded ones, the timberland is a personal favourite and is used for tracking my walking.

4. What do you use your organisers for?

A5 Malden is my main diary, Deskfax Kent is used for my GTD system, A5 flex is an address/contacts book, A4 identity used as a “43 Folders” which I’m just getting up and running. I have many others used for different lists and plenty that don’t have any use yet!

5. How many sections do you have in your organiser and what is each section used for?

The main organiser is split up into Diary, lined paper for notes, quadrille paper for drawings/ideas, year planner section and I have a few clear and zip lock pockets at the back. This organiser is mainly a diary and note taking planner with a few extras in it, including stamps, bank cards, USB stick, stencils and sticky notes.

6. If you could design your own Filofax what would it feature?

It would probably be A5 in size, must be leather and would also have a zip. I’ve always liked the idea of an organiser that would have a front external pocket for a phone or tablet, you could access the screen but it wouldn’t fall out. Pockets and storage always seem to be high on the agenda, I’m not a fan of plain organisers.

7. What's your favourite Filofax tip or hack?

Make and print your own inserts, shop around for other brand inserts, they will be cheaper but still as good. I always look at things and think how could they be used elsewhere, I have a Filofax Belgravia Flip phone case which now houses a notepad, pen and a digital Dictaphone.

8. Have you ever attended a Philofaxy meet-up? if not do you intend to one day?

Sadly not yet, I have tried several times but train tickets always seem to be too expensive the day I want to go! I would really like to organise a meet up in Leeds soon.

9. What was the last movie you watched?

Back to the future 2, I love re-watching 80’s movies.

10. What was the last book you read?

Two brothers by Ben Elton.

Thank you Ian. Be sure to check out Ian's blog: http://filofaxist.blogspot.com/

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18 March 2017

Web Finds - 18 March 2017

So I hope you have had a good week

So now it is time to enjoy a great collection of blog posts from around the internet, so grab a drink and make yourself for our weekly round-up.

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