Your videos help so much. I understand your frustration with finding the right planner that works with my lifestyle. Right now I’m using a Van Der Spek A6 size with Wonderland 222 notebook and also their undated planner. That is working for me right now. No guilt if I don’t write anything for a few days. Just write in the dates I need and so no sections that are empty pages. No Monthly calendars which is fine since I also keep a Jibun Techo for my monthly calendar and the weekly pages for my prayer journal. So Far, so good. You have showed me it’s ok to change if it doesn’t work for me.
I think the key is not having the guilt. Some days I don’t open my planner or journal. I’m okay with it now. The point is I’m happy when I am in my planner, and I’ve waited all year for that!
I feel what you are mentioning with the penloop, the small strap on the gillio pocket und the pocket plus size! Same for me, glad that somebody also thinks like this :)
I hopped into a pocket plus TN for the rest of April and I can't believe how much I am loving it. I feel so 2018 lol I also can't believe how much I am not missing the space of my standard TN. I pick it up and think WOW that is massive!! I do love rings too so I might try your setup if I find that I need more versatility in pulling pages in and out. I might pop rings into this pocket plus TN and see how it goes. You are right though the pocket plus size is a great size and gives so much more room without sacrificing moving up your entire planner size.
Another great video- This is THE best timing as I’m (yet again) flip-flopping between pocket planners. I love my Maldens (not so happy with the newer ones, I find that the quality is different to my older ones) I’ve been on the VDS website all week as I can’t decide whether to go for noir or tabac- is the tabac similar to Moterm Burnt Orange? I still have my personal but it’s just too big for every day ☺️
VDS wait has been hard lol. I ordered my first custom last year December and received it in March. I ordered my 2nd custom at the end of February and it’s still in pre production. I enjoy my pocket for my on the go planner/wallet as well. I have the parme with 25mm rings. I enjoy VDS popper size as well. My favorite pocket is the VDS. Although I would love to touch a Gillio one day 🥰.
Mt biggest regret after leaving pocket size was that I sold my purple pocket Gillio in Ostrich. I adored that planner and watching this gave me the feels for it again - 4ish years later. I haven't used pocket since I got rid of that planner.
@@samplans I have since stopped letting go of leather binders. I'd rather they sat empty and I could look at them then sell; especially Gillio. Lesson learned
@@samplans It was! I found your what's in my pen pouch video about 5 minutes after asking and I just had the both sets of sarasa vintage delivered to me today haha. Thank you.
This was incredibly helpful! I'm not bothered by some of the things you are, but you highlighted some other qualities that would bug me. :) I'm currently waiting for pocket inserts (RA, so printing and punching isn't an option). I adore my pocket Malden, but I'm moving into my first Moterm when they arrive. I'm all about that chunky planner.
Ugh all are such beautiful planners!!
Your videos help so much. I understand your frustration with finding the right planner that works with my lifestyle. Right now I’m using a Van Der Spek A6 size with Wonderland 222 notebook and also their undated planner. That is working for me right now. No guilt if I don’t write anything for a few days. Just write in the dates I need and so no sections that are empty pages. No Monthly calendars which is fine since I also keep a Jibun Techo for my monthly calendar and the weekly pages for my prayer journal. So Far, so good. You have showed me it’s ok to change if it doesn’t work for me.
I think the key is not having the guilt. Some days I don’t open my planner or journal. I’m okay with it now. The point is I’m happy when I am in my planner, and I’ve waited all year for that!
I feel what you are mentioning with the penloop, the small strap on the gillio pocket und the pocket plus size! Same for me, glad that somebody also thinks like this :)
I’m glad I’m not alone! That closure needs beefed up a bit!
Pocket ochre says hi. The pocket navy is very nice. Always love baby planners. Live seeing the difference in pockets.
Hiiiiii!
I hopped into a pocket plus TN for the rest of April and I can't believe how much I am loving it. I feel so 2018 lol I also can't believe how much I am not missing the space of my standard TN. I pick it up and think WOW that is massive!! I do love rings too so I might try your setup if I find that I need more versatility in pulling pages in and out. I might pop rings into this pocket plus TN and see how it goes. You are right though the pocket plus size is a great size and gives so much more room without sacrificing moving up your entire planner size.
Yes! I’m not sure if the timing for pocket plus was just right or what. But I’m in it to win it.
I adore UniBall ONE pens. I got a Japanese exclusive version recently and love it more. It’s a little weightier in a perfect way.
All of mine skip in that line. 🙈
@@samplans wow! I have a few of the ones from US shops. None skip and got four of the Japanese ones and none skip ⏭ very strange!
Another great video- This is THE best timing as I’m (yet again) flip-flopping between pocket planners. I love my Maldens (not so happy with the newer ones, I find that the quality is different to my older ones) I’ve been on the VDS website all week as I can’t decide whether to go for noir or tabac- is the tabac similar to Moterm Burnt Orange? I still have my personal but it’s just too big for every day ☺️
I would say it’s pretty close? In that neighborhood for sure!
This was so good and informative to watch. I thoroughly enjoy all of your videos! tfs
Thanks for watching!
VDS wait has been hard lol. I ordered my first custom last year December and received it in March. I ordered my 2nd custom at the end of February and it’s still in pre production. I enjoy my pocket for my on the go planner/wallet as well. I have the parme with 25mm rings. I enjoy VDS popper size as well. My favorite pocket is the VDS. Although I would love to touch a Gillio one day 🥰.
I have the patience of a toddler, so it was excruciating to wait for my custom! The Gillio ARE lovely!
Mt biggest regret after leaving pocket size was that I sold my purple pocket Gillio in Ostrich. I adored that planner and watching this gave me the feels for it again - 4ish years later. I haven't used pocket since I got rid of that planner.
Oh no, that’s super sad. 😭
@@samplans I have since stopped letting go of leather binders. I'd rather they sat empty and I could look at them then sell; especially Gillio. Lesson learned
Take a look at the Pocket Holbrook as a wallet. It has lots of card slots, nooks, and crannies for hiding cards and cash, etc. Be blessed.
I’m not sure it would work with pocket plus inserts? I love the pocket configuration though!
Strange question perhaps... what is that yellowish pen that you pop into the olive moterm please?
Probably Sarasa vintage in Camel. It’s a usual pen for me.
@@samplans It was! I found your what's in my pen pouch video about 5 minutes after asking and I just had the both sets of sarasa vintage delivered to me today haha. Thank you.
Oh yay! They are fabulous pens, I hope you love them!
What inserts do you have for your pocket planners and where are they from?
I have several brands of printables. Some are pocket plus and some are A6 sized to 86%. I have a recent video of my pocket where I walk through them.
I have an a6 moterm and the same problem with the back pocket. I thought it was just mine.
Nope!
This was incredibly helpful! I'm not bothered by some of the things you are, but you highlighted some other qualities that would bug me. :) I'm currently waiting for pocket inserts (RA, so printing and punching isn't an option). I adore my pocket Malden, but I'm moving into my first Moterm when they arrive. I'm all about that chunky planner.
If you love chunky planners, you’ll certainly be able to chunk that one up!
I just ordered a pocket plus because of you..sigh:)
Which one?! 🎉
That Gillis 🤤🤤
Right?!
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