FILOFAX or TRAVELER'S Notebook: Which Should You Buy?

[@jasonbeecher509]

I appreciate the travlers notebook you carry. The Filofax is more for sophisticated people than me. Have a wonderful evening

[@SigogglinJack]

My wife a lot more sophisticated than me 😆. But I might have to try it out sometime. Thanks Jason!

[@jasonbeecher509]

@SigogglinJack I appreciate you brother. I'm glad I made you laugh

[@melanieannplans2666]

I feel like Filofax is experiencing an implosion within the planning community, especially over the past 6 months to a year. It's so neat to see how everyone personalizes their planners with this system. Also, I love that you found a way to use "flatability" - that gave me a good chuckle.

[@SigogglinJack]

Thanks very much Melanie!

[@alicem1111]

Last year I bought a personal sized Holborn. It came with gappy rings. Filofax replaced it immediately and let me keep both. I saw videos about de ringing a Filofax and I thought I’d give it a try. I used a screwdriver and wiggled/pressed until it popped out and now it fits my b6 notebooks and it Is flexible. You can sometimes find them already de ringed on FB or Mercari. Just in case you want the organization of a Filofax but without the rigid rings. I think the Holborn would make an awesome wallet❤

[@SigogglinJack]

Great tip! Glad they stood by their product!! Thanks for watching!

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

This is really interesting. The thing about the Filofax, is that I'd fill up all those handy pockets and compartments and I wouldn't be able to close it. There is a tactile satisfaction with the Travelers Passport. I find myself just flipping through it and touching it. It's kind of like a fidget toy. Do you have that sensation with the Filofax? I am intrigued, but I've bought so many inserts for my Passport that I'll have to stck with it for now. Plus, I've got the Travelers Tokyo Limited Edition notebook coming to me. Yeah, it was an impulse buy...

[@SigogglinJack]

I’m the same way. I’m curious what it looks like after it’s been lived in for a while. Thanks for checking it out!

[@Miamis4me305]

I still have a Franklin Covey personal size ring binder from 30 years ago. Haven’t used it since I use the passport to ( true Midori brand stamped in the back) I’ve had for years. I often think of using FC again and maybe one day, like you. I always thought Franklin was softer leather than Filofax and rings are definitely more compact. If I switch the Midori I would definitely use Franklin vs Filofax. You should check them out.

[@SigogglinJack]

I’ll check it out thanks and thanks for watching!

[@GabiAppinelli]

I used a Filofax for years (Calypso in teal) and since I a use mine as a true travel journal and planner, I really need the flexibility that rings just cannot provide. There is a system for everyone and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE seeing comparisons and hearing what each person uses them for and how they personalize them! Thanks for another great video!!

[@SigogglinJack]

Travel journal sounds like a great idea. Thanks very much for watching!

[@FountainPenScott]

I love the leather, but not the rings…something like that, but with elastics for TN passport style inserts would be great. But without the closure as that would get hung up when putting it in my pocket.

[@SigogglinJack]

That would make a great journal! Thanks for watching

[@Dreblueskies]

Nothing beats the feel of a TN for me but the rings are quite flexible for organizing.

[@SigogglinJack]

Thanks for watching. I’m still loving my TN. It’s gonna be hard for me to switch.

[@Oldnose63]

Nice video. I think it is a matter of what you’re used to. I’ve had a loose leaf ring system since 1982. Pocket size with much smaller rings. 11mm or around 3/8 inch I guess. That was your standard planner or “agenda” back then. Later it was a bit too small and fiddly to me so I got standard size and that’s what I still use. Second hand Filofax small ringed (as they are hard to find) for daily use. Larger ones for writing stories. I also have a fake TN passport size fully loaded with options laying on a shelf. I can’t get used to not be able to change pages. They don’t fit in my pocket either and writing in them is way too small. But sometimes I give it a try again when I can get good paper. You inspired me again.

[@SigogglinJack]

Thanks very much brother!

[@JosephDickson]

It's all about labor and per unit profit, the materials are usually the cheapest expense for a manufacturer so size doesn't really matter.

[@SigogglinJack]

Thanks for watching Joseph. The more I look at it, it probably was more difficult to put the small one together than it would be to work with a large one. Lots of hand labor went into it.

[@j.m.1806]

Ty for the rare look at unconscious consumerism. Good on ya

[@SigogglinJack]

Thanks. Most of what I do is unconscious. It’s kinda my thing 😆

[@wahinepaddler4]

I love straps.. but Im not a rings fan. I agree that our TNs look so primitive next to a Filofax type notebook. I know Chic Sparrow has a TN with a strap closure. I may try those since I love my bound notebooks.

[@SigogglinJack]

Cool. I’ll check out the Chick Sparrow! Thanks for watching

[@WUDN-WatchUDontNeed]

I’m acquainted with filo fax quality, but I’d go for the smaller and more agile passport size. Thanks for this video!!!

[@SigogglinJack]

Thanks for watching brother!

[@DJAshley96]

Hello from England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 I’ve followed your videos from since you started your Bullet Journal in the moleskine. I noticed you also play around with CB radio. I’d love to see a video on that. (What gadgets your use etc) Keep the good content coming!

[@SigogglinJack]

Thanks for following along. That’s a Great idea for a video!

[@georgia_adventurer]

Awesome planner, I’ve never seen those! Great video, thanks for sharing

[@SigogglinJack]

Thanks Randy!

[@Noteability]

Great video. I like Filofax and their system, but as you already alluded, you can't put it in your pocket (back or front) and carry around.

[@SigogglinJack]

I think I’m going to eventually have to grab a mini. Which maybe should have been called the pocket! Thanks !

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

That is pretty high quality looking. Nice.

[@SigogglinJack]

Thanks buddy!

[@Human_Shariat]

This one is good, but I think the previous one is much more beautiful😊

[@SigogglinJack]

I think I’ll stick to my old one a bit longer. Thanks for watching!

[@TBEDC]

Great video , Thank you for sharing

[@SigogglinJack]

Thanks for watching!

[@timedwards7044]

It’s pronounced “ho-bun”, not “holl-bourne”. It’s named after an ancient district in central London.

[@SigogglinJack]

Cool. 😎 Thanks. And thanks for watching.

[@kingdarkang]

Great job

[@SigogglinJack]

Thanks very much!

[@RandysWSG]

I am loving your set up. WHat is your smallest one, and how small are you willing to go?

[@SigogglinJack]

I think this passport size is the smallest I’d care to go with. Thanks for watching Randy!

[@Rick-fz7tt]

I find the binder rings get in the way when I writing. Especially if your right handed writing on the left page. Not comfortable for me.😊

[@SigogglinJack]

I hadn’t thought of that but I can see how it would. Thanks for watching Rick.

[@Oldnose63]

You can Take the pages out.

[@Rick-fz7tt]

@@Oldnose63 No kidding.🤣🤣

[@Oldnose63]

@@Rick-fz7tt so take the page out and write onto the right side 🤷🏼

[@Rick-fz7tt]

@@Oldnose63 why bother if you don’t have rings. Especially when time is at the essence.🤔

[@robertmaxey5406]

Travelers: a piece of leather and a few holes over priced way to high. Filofax: a product leather craftsmen actually made and sewed. I am returning to Filofax.

[@SigogglinJack]

I’m going to explore the mini at some point. I might try a personal or maybe even a full size. I’d like to set up a common place book and I think a Filofax style notebook would make a great option for that. Thanks