I believe it's Porter. At least, before this year, they were called Porters. Once they allowed distribution outside of Japan - they labelled them as POTR ... I had been wanting one for awhile so was excited they were shipping them to the US finally. The previous versions were around $300 (or more) on eBay; so this felt like a bargain. (stationerdy math)
Lovely to get a closer look - thanks for sharing! It’s not what I need but I do appreciate the great design and from what I heard it will last forever!
I feel like that's about a price range for a lot of custom covers that size (some are even more $$) and this one has a lot more functionality - but it just depends on what you value committing your resources to!
@@faiezaabrahams3841 I totally agree! For this price it’s really important to see what you’re getting. I’m glad I had enough faith to give it a try. It did not disappoint.
I think this is so interesting! And if it makes your A5 easier to carry to and from work, I think it will be a great addition. I wonder if you could even use it to hold a different planner if you're on the go, depending on what you're needing that day or what the day looks like. Also, it looks like it's at least MADE to hold up completely for daily use!
I got this cover but I haven’t quite figured out how I’m going to be using it, so thanks for the helpful ideas! I haven’t seen anyone else on YT with it yet. I’m only a content consumer, not creator, lol. I think it’s beautiful and sturdy, and I’m probably going to use mine for work too.
Thank you so much for sharing! This was really helpful. I have ordered one, too. It’s not a cheap cover but neither are the Mina Perhonen or leather covers. There is a video and a blog post from Hobonichi about these covers. They are handmade in Japan and I think they can last forever.
I love it!! I have the A6 but now I will most likely get the A5 as well...if they are still around by the end of the year..lol. I wonder if it will fit the Bullet Journal notebook. Thank you for sharing!
@@BlushnBlue I don’t have one of those but if I did I’d try it on. It fits the full year common planner which is preety thick! The A6 is adorable and of black is so versatile!
what a great review !!I also bought it and im also debating on keeping it its beautiful but im not sure how much im actually going to use it. you definetly made me feel like I should keep it Lol
@@MycrazylifeM it’s really a special item and so I’m a big fan but I do have a clear purpose for it. Keep thinking in what you want to use for because this deserves to be out in the world!
@@faiezaabrahams3841 I’m keeping it! I realized that’s it’s more functional than a basic cover and I have a need for my work planner especially because I’m remote a few days and weeks and always traveling back and forth from home with it. Thanks for following up!
@@senoritachapman it fits perfectly with no alterations to the book. It zips closed nice and even, too. No weird pulling on the zipper. Can’t fit too much extra in the pockets. And the pen loop isn’t really usable-I set my pen above the book (at the top) instead of the side and it zips well that way!
I have two pre-loved luxrul that people left the stickers on, and when you remove them, the hardware looks different than the hardware right next to it that the sticker didn't touch. It's not because the other has scratches, the sticky stuff affected the finish.
This is so incredibly helpful. You answered every potential question I could have had. I had thought I wanted one, and now I KNOW that I want one!
@@mmofftheground I’m so glad that it was helpful! I thought for this price folks really needed to see what this was all about.
That’s like a cover and drawer pouch in one. I’ve never seen unboxings of this, so thank you! ❤
@@ghostyplans that’s a great way to describe it! I couldn’t find any either so I was happy to contribute.
I believe it's Porter. At least, before this year, they were called Porters. Once they allowed distribution outside of Japan - they labelled them as POTR ... I had been wanting one for awhile so was excited they were shipping them to the US finally. The previous versions were around $300 (or more) on eBay; so this felt like a bargain. (stationerdy math)
@@amik3643 I love that kinda math! Thanks for sharing. I did now know that
I wanted this cover sooo much… but I couldn’t justify spending the money. I hope you enjoy it! ❤
@@atanasiamandru8188 that’s for the best! And I appreciate your planner wishes!
Thanks for doing such a thorough review of this cover. I love the colour! Kind of regretting not getting one for 2025 now.
@@DarkFire515 it’s easy to feel FOMO when watching planner videos. I’m sure you made the right choice!
Lovely to get a closer look - thanks for sharing! It’s not what I need but I do appreciate the great design and from what I heard it will last forever!
@@tortagialla their motto is one stitch for life so I’m looking forward to many years of use!
Great review! I got one too and I loooooove it!
I’m so glad you love it! I’ve been using it almost two weeks now and I’m more certain it’s a win!
Great review. I was on the fence for the A6 but your review helped me make a decision.
@@brandonandstephanieporter3511 I’m so glad to hear it helped you make an informed decision!
Hobonichi does have a way to lure us into those cover on cover on cover situations 😂
@@DL-idk haha it sure does!
That’s a really cool cover if you need to take your planner out and about . My cousin holds my deepest darkest secrets and never leaves the house 😂
@@Stupiddessert 🤣🤣🤣 this is going to hold my work planner and sadly I need to work to live so it will be out and about lol
Love your in-depth review and how you tried it with different planner set-ups! It’s such a gorgeous color too!
@@deannaxplansx they nailed the color! Thanks so much for your kudos!
That’s an awesome cover! Stoked you got it!
@@MWGmma thanks so much!!! I’m sure it won’t be around for long.
Holy crap $175 for an A5 cover. My heart. 😳 I just can’t.
@@jasdawn5 it’s certainly not for everyone. I’d call it a planner bag more than a cover.
I feel like that's about a price range for a lot of custom covers that size (some are even more $$) and this one has a lot more functionality - but it just depends on what you value committing your resources to!
Where did you see it for $175? I've only seen it for $200 on jetpens
@@MichelleIrene-y3z on the hobonichi website that’s how much it is before shipping.
Thank you so much for this review. I really loved this cover, and it is wonderful to get a closer look....esp considering the price 😊
@@faiezaabrahams3841 I totally agree! For this price it’s really important to see what you’re getting. I’m glad I had enough faith to give it a try. It did not disappoint.
I think this is so interesting! And if it makes your A5 easier to carry to and from work, I think it will be a great addition. I wonder if you could even use it to hold a different planner if you're on the go, depending on what you're needing that day or what the day looks like. Also, it looks like it's at least MADE to hold up completely for daily use!
@@elenamplans I’m planning to also hold my N2 compact common planner and it fits well with the A5 in this!
@@sujeyplans7720 Oh that is so smart!!
I got this cover but I haven’t quite figured out how I’m going to be using it, so thanks for the helpful ideas! I haven’t seen anyone else on YT with it yet. I’m only a content consumer, not creator, lol. I think it’s beautiful and sturdy, and I’m probably going to use mine for work too.
@@AuntieAlexandra I’m glad my review was helpful!
Thank you so much for sharing! This was really helpful. I have ordered one, too. It’s not a cheap cover but neither are the Mina Perhonen or leather covers. There is a video and a blog post from Hobonichi about these covers. They are handmade in Japan and I think they can last forever.
Btw, Astrocatdraws recently showed this cover in her Hobonichi haul video here on UA-cam. And I saw Mylifemits unbox the A6 version on Instagram. 😊
Thanks so much! I hope you've liked your so far?!
I love it!! I have the A6 but now I will most likely get the A5 as well...if they are still around by the end of the year..lol. I wonder if it will fit the Bullet Journal notebook. Thank you for sharing!
@@BlushnBlue I don’t have one of those but if I did I’d try it on. It fits the full year common planner which is preety thick! The A6 is adorable and of black is so versatile!
Im considering getting one so keen to see it in action 😢
@@mrsfoxezplans-akatonifox1315 it’s a great product. I’ve been using it everyday for work
what a great review !!I also bought it and im also debating on keeping it its beautiful but im not sure how much im actually going to use it. you definetly made me feel like I should keep it Lol
@@MycrazylifeM it’s really a special item and so I’m a big fan but I do have a clear purpose for it. Keep thinking in what you want to use for because this deserves to be out in the world!
Wow, my entire order plus shipping costs less than that one cover!
I’ve seen one unboxing video on an a6 one and to be honest, I’m very tempted.
Its an excellent product and so well made. It will last a lifetime which speaks to that price point.
I would love to know if you decided to keep it or not.
@@faiezaabrahams3841 I’m keeping it! I realized that’s it’s more functional than a basic cover and I have a need for my work planner especially because I’m remote a few days and weeks and always traveling back and forth from home with it. Thanks for following up!
@sujeyplans7720 Wonderful. 🥰
i also impulsively bought the sme cover in a6 size. ❤
@@RebeccaShanks but do you love it?! 😊
Thank you for sharing!
@@kirstenmactaggart1855 appreciate the kudos!
Thank you so much for showing the A5 .
2 TinyTreasures bought the A6 size.
@@northernvault2247 so glad it was helpful! I couldn’t find any reviews so I know there was a need.
Thanks for sharing. 😊
@@Vanessa-mz1cs thanks for your support!
I am desperate to know if it fits a 5 year techo. Can't seem to find anyone who has tried that combo.
@@senoritachapman I don’t own one but if it’s A5 it will fit. I have this stuffed and it still closes. You might just not be able to carry much else.
@@sujeyplans7720 True. It’s 700+pages so I want to try it but am skeptical it’ll zip.
It fits! I keep my A5 5 year in the same cover 😊
@@sarahmartinezjournals without having to trim the cover?
@@senoritachapman it fits perfectly with no alterations to the book. It zips closed nice and even, too. No weird pulling on the zipper. Can’t fit too much extra in the pockets. And the pen loop isn’t really usable-I set my pen above the book (at the top) instead of the side and it zips well that way!
I have two pre-loved luxrul that people left the stickers on, and when you remove them, the hardware looks different than the hardware right next to it that the sticker didn't touch. It's not because the other has scratches, the sticky stuff affected the finish.