Filofax Personal Malden ochre organiser

I’m absolutely delighted with my Filofax Malden Personal Compact Zip organizer! As a long-time fan of paper-based planning, I've tried numerous organizers over the years, but this one has truly stolen my heart. First and foremost, the Malden's design is simply stunning. The rich, supple leather is a joy to touch, and the classic, understated styling makes it perfect for both personal and professional use. The compact size is ideal for tossing into a handbag or backpack, and the zip closure ensures that everything stays secure and organized. But what really sets the Malden apart is its exceptional functionality. The Personal Compact size offers the perfect balance of space and portability, with ample room for notes, appointments, and tasks. The layout is thoughtfully designed, with clear, easy-to-read tabs and a generous notes section. I've been using my Malden for several weeks now, and it's been a game-changer for my productivity and organization. The paper quality is superb, and the binding is sturdy and secure. I love the flexibility of being able to customize my layout with Filofax's extensive range of inserts and accessories. The included wristlet strap is a lovely touch, adding a stylish and practical element to the overall design. It's perfect for carrying my Malden to meetings or on the go. Overall, I'm thoroughly impressed with my Filofax Malden Personal Compact Zip organizer. Its timeless design, exceptional functionality, and high-quality materials make it a true investment piece for anyone who values paper-based planning. Pros: - Timeless, elegant design - Exceptional functionality and layout - High-quality materials and construction - Compact size with ample space for notes and appointments - Included wristlet strap adds a stylish touch Cons: you need quite a thin pen if you want to use the internal pen loop. It can be difficult to zip with a normal pen Recommendation: If you're in the market for a premium paper-based organizer, look no further than the Filofax Malden Personal Compact Zip. Its classic design, exceptional functionality, and high-quality materials make it a true standout in the world of organizers.

I'd purchased a Filofax Maldon Brown Leather organiser previously but it was the personal size, having large hands I found this size very difficult to use when writing on the left hand side with the right hand catching on the rings, so I purchased the A5 Size this time around and this is much better, more comfortable to use, the rings are a little over 25mm and therefore hold more pages, like I say having owned the small Maldon for a number of years I knew the quality and build and the attention to detail that goes into these organisers and it didn't disappoint, the leather is soft and supple and they do develop their own patina over time making your Filofax even more personal, there are a good selection of different pages that come supplied with the organiser, I ordered the one with the 2025 diary inserts but it arrived with the 2024 inserts mounted and the 2025 diary inserts as an included item in the package so had to swap then over, You will note that this particular Filofax is not cheap and may be too much for some peoples pockets, but you are getting a quality product that will last you many years, Any cons, well not many, the only one being is that it can get quite heavy when you start to use it to its full potential, you may be better with a personal size Filofax if you are intending to carry it in a briefcase or handbag, I'm 71, and my memory is not has good as it used to be so I use mine as an aid to remembering things in and around the home, where it stays all the time. At the same time of purchasing the organiser I also purchased the 6 hole adjustable hole punch, With the Filofax being A5 Size it is a standard size available everywhere and with the hole punch it allows you to use your own brand of stationery in your Filofax, it certainly does feel very easy to use having the larger format, available in different colours I went for the Brown Ochre colour, it just looks so nice on my study desk

Review of the binder only, as the Filofax inserts are common across all of their range, you either love them or hate them. Background: I've owned several A4 and A5 planners over the last 20 years, and tried to integrate them with electronic systems, ie as is the case for many people with MS Office, in particular Outlook, Calendar and Tasks. Outlook is still behind the curve wrt converting a task into a time schedule, and like many people I always hand write meeting notes and associated actions. I have a system that works for me for managing tasks in my Outlook calendar, but have struggled with capturing hand written notes into that system, as I'm using the GTD approach. More recently I was using a wipe clean notebook with Office lens to capture the pages electronically into OneNote, but tbh I struggled with the discipline of regularly cleaning the pages, and having to do an entire book is a pita, so that didn't last. So, onto the Malden, I decided I would resurrect a planner system to capture and order meeting notes and actions, so I don't use the calendar in a planner, that's what Outlook is for, and works well for me. I've got fed up of filling random A5 jotters and notepads with no systematic method for capturing everything in a timely manner, so have decided to buy what is a fancy notepad into which I can set up my custom system using standard filofax inserts and DIY sheets. It's a much more pleasureable thing to own than a Tesco notepad, and looks a bit more professional too now that we are all getting back to F2F meetings again. It's also more useful, as there are pockets for business cards, pens, odd scraps of paper, receipts etc but that's standard with a planner. I particularly like the zipped section, as it holds extra pens (laser pointer, eraser, and eraseable ink pen), and the back inside cover has a notepad slot, so my A5 refill pad sits in there. I can still capture all of the written notes into office using Lens app, and I have set up a simple GTD system to process tasks from the written sheets into allocated time slots in my Outlook calendar. A bonus is that the washable pages from the cheap copy of a rocket book (that works just as well btw) also fit into the Filofax ring spacing, so I could use them as well if I was inclined to do so, just another option. The only downside (a plus for many though I'm sure) is that the open grain is untreated, so will scratch and scuff. I'm not a fan of the worn out distressed look personally (which is why I bought a Finsbury A4 binder a few years ago) so i will be regularly treating it to some leather cream, like Colonil or similar. the other thing to bear in mind is that this is a floppy folder, i.e. the flaps are not re-inforced; so if you like things to be stiff, this might not suit you! In summary, I love it, very nicely made, feels like it will outlive me, and looks fabulous. It's hugely practical, and given how much I've spent on it, I'd better make the planning system that I've devised for it work.

Love this! a good quality product from Filofax as usual, The ring size is perfect for me as I like a chunky planner, the leather quality is lovely. I bought this used like new so got a real bargain. Good value at the price I paid for it. Colour is a neutral mid grey.

It was way cheaper than actual price so feared it was fake but it came in original packaging and is well made The material though is definitely different than my other malden. It is very smooth and soft but has a more plasticky feeling. Looks like faux leather though I’m pretty sure its not Anyway i took out the rings and inserted a pocket moleskine and i use it as my wallet and very happy with it

Bought used-as new! For a very reasonable price. Item was as described someone clearly opened all packaging and returned it. It is in pristine condition leather is soft and buttery. I was actually pleasantly surprised it was bigger than expected and will be very useful for all my bits and pieces think I will definitely get another colour in the future. It came with a 2024 diary but not bothered as I’m not using it with a diary more for to do’s etc will also be handy for travelling documents.

Exactly what it looks like, lovely product. My partner was over the moon with this

Just received this Filofax today, which I've been very excited about getting! I love the colour and the feel of the leather on this.... but why on earth would I want a 2017 diary when it's nearly 2019? Very disappointed :-(

The stitching was good, the rings tight and shipping was appropriate. It’s a beautiful planner!

Schöne Pastellfarbe, super Qualität

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This is the most beautiful planner I've ever purchased. The leather is gorgeous and shiny. I was to receive it on 9/27; however, I received it today-6 days earlier! Worth every cent.

This is an amazing cover. This is my 3rd since I started my journey with Filofax. However, this cover is the most beautiful so far and the leather is outstanding. The quality and the colour are a breth taking. I am so glad I bought it.