Ultimate Wallet & Notebook EDC: Plotter Mini 5

[@meursault7030]

A hundred and thirty five dollars! 😂😂 Haven't had a laugh like that in a little while, thanks

[@GunNut37086]

Are you kidding me? Anybody who'd spend that much on a pocket notebook should have their head examined.

[@six10creative]

I love the look of this! However....that price! Added all the items you have to the cart and it was over $200 for a pocket notebook. Wow.

[@KeliFancher]

It is definitely very pricy! I still love it though 😅

[@N33k5]

But if you look at it as a $200 wallet is it as bad a proposition? The outset is definitely pricey but, the upkeep for a binder style notebook and refillable pen is not nearly so expensive long term. I am sure it will age wonderfully as well.

[@N33k5]

@@arcajour4027 ok so maybe it isn't the experience you might value but that doesn't mean it isn't valued experience for someone. A nice notebook might feel frivolous to you but you are not the one using it. Enjoy a cheaper alternative that's fine.

[@jonathanwilliamson1935]

Took a strip of leather from a journal my mother gave me, bought a $5 pocket clip board on amazon (it’s like 3 by 5 inches) bound to the inside of the folded leather with some string I had lying around. I store cards and bills behind the clip board against the leather. Paper is just a standard piece of printer paper cut into six equal pieces, about the size of index cards. Been using almost a year now as a wallet and notebook and it has costed about $12 total between the pocket clip board and a stack of printer paper. No need to pay even up into the double digits, let alone triple digits if you experiment and repurpose a little!

[@therussellpress]

@@jonathanwilliamson1935 make a video of it--sounds interesting :)

[@Jasper0o0]

I think you just introduced to me, the notebook I’ve been searching for, for most of my adult life. I’m 54, & constantly looking for “the perfect notebook”, but never finding it. It’s become a bit of an obsession. But, I think this is finally it. It’s insanely pricey, but honestly, if you added up all the unsatisfactory notebooks I’ve bought till now, I bet it would be $200 ish. Thank you 🙏

[@KeliFancher]

You're 100% right! It's an EXPENSIVE notebook system (but I have spent WAY more in total over the years). Did you end up making the plunge?

[@KyleMelissaWalker]

Great review thank you. I've been using the mini 5 as a pocket notebook/wallet for about a year now and I have to say, after searching for a decade for the right pocket notebook, I feel no need to keep searching. This is the notebook of my dreams even after heavy daily use. I use it for ideas, lists, disposable writings, transferable writings, things I need to refer back to. For the most part I just rewrite what I need to save into a bound notebook but I do, at times, just pull the mini page out and stick it into the notebook. I have also paired it with the Liliput BP for the exact reasons you mentioned and again, I feel no need to look for anything else. It's perfect. I go back and forth on using the elastic band but for now I've landed on not using it as it stays shut on it's own, I find it even more accessible without it, and it practically lives in my pocket so I just don't need the extra security. Accessibility, flexibility, and the sheer joy of holding and looking at this notebook have been the most important aspects of this notebook.

[@christophermckinstry1354]

Great video. I’m a big fan of the Travelers Notebook “Passport” size as a pocket notebook and carry it every day for a daily log and quick notes notebook. I also carry a Kaweco Brass Sport fountain pen which I love.

[@KeliFancher]

Thanks for watching and commenting Christopher. I've used the Travelers Notebook in the past, I liked it, but so far I'm liking the ring bound system of Plotter better.

[@norseworx]

I just got my mini 5 plotter!!! 😍 thanks for the reco it’s beautiful!

[@KeliFancher]

Excellent! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have been.

[@TatyanaVogt]

Super excited to see how you're using the bible size and slim version. I recently got a Bible size and A5 size plotter and have been loving them so far. Love seeing how other people are using them.

[@KeliFancher]

Thanks for watching Tatyana! I still haven't settled on what I'll be doing with the narrow, I picked it up used for a great price without an end goal in mind 😅. The bible has come to be my default notebook that I carry around in my bag. Almost everything from video planning to basic task management lives in there. I'll definitely make a video on all my Plotters at some point, but it'll probably be a couple of months.

[@kschmidt1967]

I just got the mini 5 at the San Francisco Pen Show. Beautiful

[@KeliFancher]

Lovely! I wish I could have made it to the San Francisco Pen Show.

[@SigogglinJack]

Nice 👍. I’m using my Traveler Passport as a wallet notebook combo. I like your setup!

[@darryldonnelly5363]

I use notebooks for various reasons food shopping friends and familys phone numbers and addresses reminders and what to do that day and also one for when i go cinemas to write down what film i seen that day

[@KeliFancher]

Awesome! Yeah, I have many notebooks. This one is the one that's always with me.

[@J.e.m85]

I’ve carried a plotter mini 6 for over a year, love it 😊.

[@KeliFancher]

Excellent! I've carried mine for about the same length of time and I'm still loving it. Do you carry a pen with yours? If so, what pen?

[@J.e.m85]

@@KeliFancher yes I do, its the uniball jetstream from Hobonichi.

[@Flatability]

Quite jealous. Here in the UK, the Plotter brand is hard to get hold of, but a Mini 5 is on my shopping list. I'm currently using a (very rare) Filofax Guildford Mini Extra Slim, which is roughly the same size as the Plotter Mini 5. I enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing.

[@KeliFancher]

Awe, that's too bad about Plotter & the UK. I've been absolutely loving the quality and range available in Plotter. Thank you for watching!

[@samraines941]

Been searching for something like this for a while. Great video. Just subscribed too.

[@KeliFancher]

Thanks for leaving a comment, it helps keep me motivated 😅. Your subscription and support is really appreciated!

[@davidprewitt1050]

Thanks for the review. Anxious to try a pocket and an A5.

[@KeliFancher]

They’re great, in addition to the Mini 5 I’ve also picked up a narrow and an A5

[@KeliFancher]

Oh, and a Bible 😅

[@davidprewitt1050]

@@KeliFancher are you printing your own inserts for any of these? That’s part of the appeal of a thin A5 with rings.

[@KeliFancher]

@@davidprewitt1050 Not for the Mini 5, but I have printed off several custom sheets for my A5 binder. It's worked well, but I need to get some better quality paper for that.

[@tirsogamboa]

I loved this! I've become more partial to blue ink over the years, but I reserve it for only one of my working notebooks. I think the channel is big enough for sponsorships. If it isn't, I can't wait for the day when it will be, great review/recco Keli!

[@KeliFancher]

It's great to hear from you Tirso! Thanks for watching and the encouragement, not sure if I want to take sponsorship at this size. Seems like it might cause more problems than it solves, but if Plotter wants to sponsor...

[@AndrewWoroniecki]

like many, I have also been questing over the years to develop my ideal notebook + pen + wallet system and have tried the majority of the usual suspects - what I've landed on and have stuck with for the last couple of years is the Galen Leather EDC wallet. I keep a Slim Note notebook in the back behind the leather divider flap, and my debit card and cash on the other side of the flap, then 4 IDs plus a spare ink cartridge in the interior card sleeve. My rotating pocket pen lives in the loop on the outside. One of the best features of this particular wallet is that it is rigid on both sides - one of the most annoying things about many other good wallets made to accommodate a notebook & pen (or vice versa) is the floppiness of the wallet requires a writing surface usually. The EDC wallet is a rather conveniently rigid and comfortable system to write in, surprisingly.

[@KeliFancher]

Galen Leather makes some really nice stuff, but I haven't used the EDC wallet. It looks like a great EDC carry if you have more things than just a notebook and cards though.

[@AndrewWoroniecki]

@@KeliFancher It was designed for those extras but imo it shines more without them. It's a perfect notebook and pen wallet in actuality

[@kenichicazares543]

Thank you for the video 😅 great inspiration Im exactly here in my edc journey.from trifold to bifold to diy gun deck to diy Johny wallet...and now it's possibly a traveler journal passport.

[@KeliFancher]

:-) Did you ever get the traveler journal passport?

[@jozefmikleriii6330]

I use the universal Rite In The Rain pocket notebooks (3” x 5”) primarily bc they’re waterproof. Survives work, rain, sweat, weather. They have horizontal lines with an overlay of vertical columns made of dots, making a grid. Write, note, draw. Or if you’re short on kindling, do a purge. 😄Currently using the spiral bound sort that flips up (what moleskin calls a reporter notebook). In theory I’m not crazy about having a spiral piece of metal in my pocket bc it might snag, but practically, unless it got mashed out of shape it hasn’t been a problem. I somewhat prefer the bound notebook more, but I do need to pull out sheets from time to time, so it’s got to be this one. I that like them. 🤷‍♂️

[@herlindahuskey]

❤’d this review… I can’t wait to get my mini 5…

[@KeliFancher]

Thanks herlindahuskey for the support! Did you ever end up ordering a Plotter Mini 5?

[@zaderq1]

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[@jagd-deutschland8572]

my favorite edc fountain Pen is the Muji M nib fountain pen which I carry with the traveller's company traveller's notebook passport size.

[@KeliFancher]

Oh, neat. I didn't know that Muji made a fountain pen. I'll have to check it out.

[@jagd-deutschland8572]

@@KeliFancher well I can definitely say that the writing experience is pretty good but my favorite part about it is, that it is very slim, and before I found the muji I feel like many fountain pens were to wide for me

[@JediMasterCLos]

I use the bellroy fieldnotes notebook. I think they discontinued it but I bought 2 extras as backup lol. I like this notebook wallet set up you have gonna check it out.

[@KeliFancher]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, my black wallet is a Bellroy, they make great products.

[@RJBeck1218]

I really enjoy Field Notes memo books. I've been using their Daily Carry Leather wallet. Even though I've enjoyed the wallet+notebook combo, I've been itching to try something else. The leather is really high-quality and durable, but after a year of carrying it around, I'm annoyed by the fact that the credit cards and my ids have the vertical pockets stacked on top of each other. This is a typical wallet design, but it doesn't work for a notebook's writing surface. There is a point in the center of the wallet that is 4 cards thick, which makes for an uneven writing surface. I should have went with their "Everyday Inspiration" belroy cover, which has a better design for storing cards. I like how the plotter solves this though! I'm interested!

[@KeliFancher]

It's good to hear from you Ryan! Thanks for the comment and feedback on the Field Notes wallet. I was curious about that, but found the Plotter instead and am very happy I went with it.

[@michaelgarcia2973]

Those notebooks are nifty and handy.

[@KeliFancher]

They really are :-)

[@robmc120]

Idk how you feel about Amazon & I know i'm 4 months behind on seeing this video, but i rock the "Royce Leather Deluxe Note Jotter Organizer" for 2+ years now without fail depending on how big a notebook you need. It takes Mnemosyne A7 notebooks & fits most pocket fountain pens (I personally have a tiny collection of Kaweco Sport, Travelers Brass, Namisu N1, Pilot E95s, Schon DSGN Pocket, Gravitas Pocket, TWSBI Diamond Mini, Moonman Wancai Mini, Franklin Christoph 20p, chinese knockoffs, etc.). Happy Resurrection Day! May the triune God of the Bible bless you!

[@KeliFancher]

Eh, Amazon is one of those "I don't really like you, but you're so pervasive I still use you" types of companies. Nice collection! I've used and loved Mnemosyne notebooks in the past. Thank you for the well wishes, we had an absolutely lovely day with our friends and family at church and then dinner afterwards - I hope you had an equally fine day.

[@bigman606]

Found this post as I was searching for a smaller notebook (smaller than the TN Passport) and it ticks a lot of the boxes. I like the idea of adding only the sheets I need, removing them when finished - either to discard or transfer thoughts to a bigger notebook. Question - does the tight pen holder loosen up a bit after using it for a while? Using the Kaweco Liliput pen because it does fit, albeit snug for now because it’s new.

[@qiqerod]

Thanks for this video. Loved it. Possibly getting this plotter mini as well. Where did you get that leather wallet? In the plotter website doesn’t show it

[@six10creative]

It is on the plotter website as an accessory, Called the CardHolder.

[@qiqerod]

@@six10creative ok. I must have missed it. Thank you

[@KeliFancher]

Thanks for responding GearWeUse, yep it's the card holder on their site under accessories.

[@ecsegarra]

I carry a passport traveler's company notebook (switch between black & camel) as well as a Rose Anvil Claude wallet for my cards. I'm thinking about switching to a plotter since the footprint is smaller than the TN & I'd essentially be able to combine the carry. that's how I found your video. thanks for the thorough walk through.

[@KeliFancher]

Thanks for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it. I like Rose Anvil's stuff, but had never seen the Clause wallet, it's a neat design. Did you end up making the plunge to the plotter?

[@heathar]

How does it hold up being in a pocket daily? Do the rings warp?

[@KeliFancher]

Really well. It's only been 1-2 months since I switched to carrying the Plotter and I don't usually leave it in my pocket if I'm sitting for extended periods, but it's held up well in all that time. The plotter rings are really sturdy, no sign of warping at all. My only complaint is the brass bar on the back of the notebook. I wish the top and bottom were slightly rounded as they're a bit sharp. But that's really a minor nit pick.

[@georgemitchell1980]

Interesting item. Is the refill paper fountain pen friendly?

[@crestfallenwarrior6996]

Cool product. I’m currently using the Lochby pocket and Lochby journal. I have two field notes notebooks in the pocket and 4-notebooks on the journal. I travel for work job site to job site and need something for measurements, contacts, simple math, etc. I think something like this would be great. Maybe I could shelve the Lochby pocket for this and just use the Lochby for a commonplace notebook. Thanks for the video.

[@photom3]

Stumbled across this cause I love paper. Love the idea of a combination. I carry one of those minimal things and I solve the notes thing by making my own. Not perfect but I make it work.

[@MarkTiner-u2j]

Could you d a review of the DAYTIMER 3”x5” Wallet

[@KeliFancher]

Sorry, but most likely not. I'm still in love with this Plotter and don't see myself changing.

[@DatoUSA]

Fantastic review of the plotter. I was looking for something like this since I had the same problems as you 😂 I'm a fashion designer. Form + function are a must. My EDC is very functional, but not that beautiful, just ok. This looks superb, especially with the pen, and so slim that it's totally worth the extra money. I journal, sketch, track calendar all in my notebook so a compact setup is ideal so it can fit in my purse. I refuse to carry a brick (heavy purse) like my friends and sisters. Haha. I was using a field notes 3.5 x 5.5. how much bigger / smaller is this Mini 5 size?

[@Jackonona]

Hi thanks for the video, just wondering a few months later, do you still recommend it?

[@KeliFancher]

Absolutely! I still carry it every day and love every moment.

[@christechguy]

Pocket notebook I usually carry is a field notes, but lately I’ve been using moleskine as I like the paper texture better for writing.

[@KeliFancher]

Nice! I used to use Field Notes all the time. But I never found a wallet/cover combo system that worked for me.

[@christechguy]

@@KeliFancher Ah I gotcha my friend makes a cover that I use and like. It’s just a simple one that I slip in my back pocket. His company name is 80ProofGoods.

[@TonyRush]

Great video! Off-topic question if I may: what kind of lens are you using there? Is that on your Sony or the new BenQ webcam? Looks great!

[@KeliFancher]

Ah, sorry for the long time to reply. Unfortunately I filmed this video about a year ago and I can't remember. If I had to guess though I'd say that for the top down shots I was using my iPhone. The depth of field is not important for those shots (actually not wanted) and the phone has great video.

[@Shmyrk]

Ayyy I’ve been rocking the veggie tanned Johnny wallet for years now also Also lugging the pen and notebook and looking for a way to combine

[@KeliFancher]

NICE! Well, in my mind the Plotter Mini 5 is the perfect combination. I'm still rocking it a year later.

[@Shmyrk]

@@KeliFancherhow about now? Lol is it still the go to? I’m thinking mini 6. Also, did you ever make videos for those other plotters? Was it a bible and a narrow? Hope you have given up on the channel man. You’ve got great taste!

[@KeliFancher]

@@Shmyrk Hey there! I hope you're doing well! I'm still rocking the Mini 5 as my daily carry notebook and wallet, I absolutely love the combo. I do have a regular Mini (6) size, but I find it too big for a pocket carry or wallet replacement. If you always have a bag it could easily fit in there. Well, actually I've tried all the Plotter sizes. The narrow just didn't end up working for me, couldn't find a use case that made sense over another notebook. If you work primarily with checklists then I could see it being useful. I use the A5 and Bible on the other hand almost every day. The A5 lives on my desk and sometimes makes my bag if I'm working at a book store or coffee shop for the day. It contains longer writing and daily planning and journalling. The Bible is my catch all notebook, it lives in my everyday bag and is what I take almost all longer notes in that aren't on the go and in the Mini 5. I haven't found a use for the regular mini yet, but like I said it's a bit too big for me for a pocket carry. ******** I haven't given up on the channel, life just got really busy and I decided that I needed to step away from it as a commitment. Not sure if/when I'll pick it back up, but thank you for the encouragement!

[@MarlonOwnsYourCake]

I've carried the Royce leather jotter wallet for about 10 years now maybe 11? It's showing some wear and tear (obviously) so I'm thinking about trying something new but i also haven't seen anything else that has a notebook and seems like it'll hold all the weird crap i carry haha

[@KeliFancher]

That's the one thing about the Plotter, it's not a large notebook/wallet so you can't fit a ton in it without bulging out the sides 😅. Best of luck!

[@JacksonShen-up1rr]

What color wallet notebook is more popular in Mexico

[@KeliFancher]

Sorry, I have no clue what's popular in Mexico.

[@KendallW]

Great review. I'm curious about using the mini vs the mini 5, but it might be just a tad too big. I think their thickness is the same, but wondered if you had any insight on that?

[@KeliFancher]

Great question, I went with the mini 5 because I wanted something really pocketable for that reason. I haven’t tried the regular mini in person though.

[@KendallW]

@@KeliFancher When I made this comment I was already in the process of ordering the Mini, and last week I just made an unboxing and initial review video. Nothing like your nice editing but I gave it a shot. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3fHlKhrppiDsMk

[@shaunhirst7895]

Are you still using this now? Need an updated video 😊

[@ConnorJames]

What do you use your watch ultra for?

[@KeliFancher]

I use it mainly for run training and travel. It's overkill for both but the larger screen and better battery life really helps. Then only time I really use the "ultra" features though are for multi day backpacking trips.

[@CamsCampbell]

Looks neat. I still carry a wallet, but honestly, Apple Pay has kind of rendered it obsolete for the most part. I don't carry cash any more, so really I could actually start using my Travelers Notebook and pen loop and stick a debit card in it in case my phone dies and I'd be good to go. Ah, except the leather folio I have for the Travelers Notebook doesn't have a card slot. Maybe not then.

[@KeliFancher]

Unfortunately, Apple Pay is only supported at about a quarter of the stores I regularly shop at over here in WNY. That and I like to carry cash so that I can pick up veggies and eggs from local produce stands.

[@bertino1]

New subscriber here. Happy yo be part of your community

[@Shmyrk]

I watched this video when it first came out and was like, “why tf would I want a ring binder in my pocket??” And here I am, specifically researching plotters because they seem perfect for my needs 😅

[@Richard-N8HVC]

What hat are you wearing? Links? Thanks!!

[@quadirather]

Compact love it uncomparable

[@KeliFancher]

Excellent!

[@lware1]

What size is that?

[@KeliFancher]

It’s the Mini 5

[@xTHETRINCHOx]

THX Now im like crazy buying vintage leather wallets at ETSY 11mm rings are so nice

[@othersidexx7422]

Where to buy?

[@KeliFancher]

Wow, I'm so sorry for that oversight. It's the Plotter Mini 5 notebook system, I've just added a link to the website in the video description.

[@johnnyjet3.1412]

I've been using a Lavender Pocket Briefcase for years - just refill with standard 3 X 5 cards - with Lavender you can get 3 X 5 cards with business card on top - and with my fountain pens and being retired - not blue, not black,......PURPLE INK !!

[@KeliFancher]

😍💜 I love purple, as the notes are for myself I should definitely go that route. Purple & Orange are where it's at :-)

[@mrblackkai]

This got recommended to me now, didn't even search for it. I just bought an elastic band and cut of a piece, then sewn it to hold my essential cards, no need for the extra pieces of aluminium.

[@tweetoryt]

Lochby Pocket Journal, done. 😂

[@KeliFancher]

I like Lochby products, but I really prefer a ring bound system.

[@marctestarossa]

I‘m carrying a pocket notebook all the time. But I usually carry 3 notebooks with me everywhere I go, one in a5 and two in a6. the one in a6 even follows me around the apartment, because I have ADHD and every door I go through just wipes my working memory completely (if you know, you know ^^). It‘s a Leuchtturm a6 pocket, extremely rugged and no need for a cover. I would love to convert it into a wallet somehow.. but this here is not the solution. If my pocket notebook is full, I need to label and archive it and neither a bunch of loose papers or a box full of tiny field notes would be useful for me.

[@LaineyBug2020]

Lol, I am 40 and have been using the same tri fold former chain wallet since I was in the 6th grade. It's clear vinal with holo and a yellow orange and green daisy on the front with a holo yellow happy face in the middle. I got it from Gadzooks. It is being held together by crystal Gorilla tape. I absolutely love it and will probably ask to be cremated with it. But I love watching these videos for some reason!

[@Fred-zc8lt]

Nice

[@Kusiakleather]

I carry a kusiak leather BadMotherfucker field notes book. I’ll post a video of it soon.

[@KeliFancher]

Nice, I love the look of the molded pen grooves in those.

[@Jianfa88Tsai]

use phone or smartwatch voice memo app to voice record your speak aloud ideas when you are out and about. Go home, listen to recording and hand write with pen on A4 notebook journal.

[@marctestarossa]

I would love seeing you next to me in the waiting room at the dentist‘s office, just talking into your watch stuff like: „you know what? I definitely should get the black foil for the sink drainage cover.“ or „is it really that bad to die? I mean you finally get to see, what all these religions are fighting about and I really want to know who got it right..“ or „I really need to call back mom tomorrow, she just tried to call me for the third time this week.“ because those are the things that I jot down or just ask questions and think about stuff in my notebook. 😂

[@kardelenkoc9746]

damn if i had the means and the money i'd definitely get one of these leather notebooks but i have to stick to the cheapest one that ticks my boxes :)

[@KeliFancher]

That is absolutely fair, they are luxury goods. It looks like there's a number of similar products on Etsy. But I can't vouch for their quality.

[@AJHart-eg1ys]

Had to tap out after seeing the first two options weren't getting it done because they weren't fashionable enough. 🤣 Take care.

[@boylethepig]

Wow

[@KeliFancher]

Good Wow? I hope 😅.

[@mikesperanza6794]

I used a small “Moleskine”. Now I put all my notes on my phone ….. unless it’s very important.

[@mikerilling2745]

😂 I got something similar on Amazon. It was $17 😂 😂and the notepads are available in a 24 pack from Walmart for $15 which lasts me a year.😂

[@aldenfalkofficial]

awesome, #newsubscriber

[@wmitrader]

Too expensive. Other solutions at a much lower price point exist.

[@KeliFancher]

Yep, you can always find cheaper products. I've gone with Plotter because I know their quality and it lives up to my expectations for the price.

[@7775Kevin]

Too costly. Nice but I won’t pay that for something like this.

[@KeliFancher]

Fair enough!

[@georgegonzalez-rivas3787]

2 cards and 2 bills? This might work if you're stranded on a small island... not for urban/rural life in 2023

[@KeliFancher]

🤷‍♂️ Works for me. The pocket has expanded over time so I can easily fit 4 cards plus a couple of bills in it. They also have a new zipper pouch insert, but that adds quite a bit of bulk.

[@Juliaplans]

Same, if i was OP id just stick my cards on my apple watch and leave them out my planner/wallet. That’s what i do. He could still keep his cash in his plotter.

[@TurkishKS]

A "billfold" is a wallet. You can't fit a couple of wallets in that wallet.

[@ameraltinawi9546]

Mooji passport

[@VictorIvanov-u3k]

Japan again

[@KeliFancher]

It's always Japan.

[@GunNut37086]

If you told us the price in the first 10 seconds, nobody would have watched any farther. SHILL

[@samb8996]

Too small

[@gregderozier3846]

What you really need to get is…a life!

[@KeliFancher]

🤷‍♂️ Sorry to have offended you.

[@CoreyBaraniuk]

$135usd....no thanks

[@stanbewick2685]

Over priced, over rated...sorry!

[@bobbyallen8621]

no links...?

[@KeliFancher]

Wow, I'm so sorry for that oversight. It's the Plotter Mini 5 notebook system, I've just added a link to the website in the video description.