Filofax How To Choose The Right Size?

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Many new Filofax users find themselves switching between Filofax sizes. They switch from Filofax A5 to a personal and vice-versa, unsure of which one suits them best. Are you struggling to find the ideal size for your Filofax planner? In this video I share a technique that helped me to solve this problem and make a conscience choice.
Filofaxes in this video:
- Filofax Malden A5
- Filofax Winchester Personal
Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - Mistake Filofax Users Make
1:04 - People Uses Planner Differently
2:05 - Use Free Inserts
3:00 - Make a blueprint
5:13 - I bought Filofax A5
6:05 - Compare blueprint and real Filofax
7:20 - Another Filofax Coming?

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@JT1358 2 ай бұрын

I had a very happy accident when I just grabbed a Leuchtturm A5 week-on-one with notes as an emergency stop-gap planner, and have never looked back! That format and size is perfect for me and I now use the same format in a filofax. Planner Peace does exist - I found it by accident. 😊

@Noteability 2 ай бұрын

Do you use the same set-up in your Filofax?

@JT1358 2 ай бұрын

@Noteability Yes - I now use the Filofax week-on-one with notes pages in A5, in an Original. I liked the look and feel of the Malden but all those pockets made it very lumpy, and it wouldn't lay flat. The Original lies flat and I don't need the pockets so it's like using the Leuchtturm in a notebook cover, but with the versatility of rings. And Filofax make A5 notebook covers too that match the Original.

@SigogglinJack 2 ай бұрын

I’m going to have to try a Filofax soon. Great video

@Noteability 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! But I have to warn you, if you like it (the system) you won't end-up with just one :-D

@JT1358 2 ай бұрын

@Noteability Very true. You find a style you like and end up with (in my case) five different colours and two different sizes along with their matching notebook covers...

@tangerinefox 2 ай бұрын

Each size and layout has its pros and cons and it really depends on your planning style and how portable you want your planner to be. My style of planning during university was very similar to FranklinConvey (time blocking, with tasks and notes) which meant Week on 2 pages are too limited to my needs. Towards the end of my studies I’ve gone from A5 with Day on 2 Pages, to Personal with Day per Page.

@Noteability 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree. Planner is a tool and in different stages of your life you need different tools to solve different problems.

@tortagialla 3 ай бұрын

Great tip! It’s always good to try something out first to see if it really works!

@Noteability 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I learned my lessons the hard way :-D

@tortagialla 2 ай бұрын

@@Noteability I also think it’s okay to change things up just because you want to - for fun! 🤩

@cind_h_er5717 2 ай бұрын

This is a great idea. I am going to try the passport size string notebook like this first. It shouldn't be too hard to make. Thanks you. PS: If you're after a Filofax Pocket, the Malden has a bigger pocket on the outside across the entire back, which is not on any other Malden size. I find that this larger pocket, though handy, causes friction on the rest of the Filofax when it is full, and this makes it harder to close with the buckle.

@Noteability 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have bought a pocket Kensington on eBay. Should receive it very soon

@cind_h_er5717 2 ай бұрын

@@Noteability Looking forward to your video on it. (I tried out a traveller's passport size using your cardboard method, and it became obvious straight away that rings are definitely for me.)