WANDERINGSA5 Leather Binder Journal – Handcrafted 6 Ring Organizer with Pockets – Leather Planner with Planner Inserts – 52 Week Undated Calendar | A5 6 Ring Binder Filofax Compatible – 6” x 8.5”

I know this one goes in and out of availability. Luckily, I was able to pick this up during a recent availability window.So, glad I did.Have you ever wanted a Traveler's Notebook, but with six rings instead of strings? Well, this is the planner for you.The leather is great. Thick and supple. And with a fantastic "new shoe" smell. Like a TN, it has that wonderful surface that will develop its own patina, over time, depending on how you use it.I had used Wanderings paper before. It's thick, 120 gsm paper. Perfect for the constant page turning that occurs in a planner. It also holds up well to fountain pen. But it also does to many other inks. Including gel, rollerball, ballpoint and FriXion (my favored choice for a planner).However, two caveats about the paper:First, and this is a pretty big deal, THE PAPER IS NOT A5! Sorry, Wanderings, but you can call it A5 as much as you want, but it's not. The height is right. But the width is too narrow. This means if you want to use it with other A5 that paper will hang over the edged and look messy. Or you'll have to trim it. Bummer.Second, not as big a deal, the planner comes with undated monthly and weekly planner pages, and some lined and dot grid paper. If you wanted dated planner pages from Wanderings, you need to buy those separately and they'll run you about $14. Plus, both lined and dot-grid paper has the word "Notes" printed at the top. Wanderings does sell paper without that "notes" at top. But, again, that will cost you extra money. And you'll probably want to get the paper from Wanderings, if you're using any of their paper, because of the odd sizing.I did end up getting the dated pages. I will review those elsewhere.Only one real negative about the planner, is it doesn't really fit side tabbed dividers. It will fit top tabbed dividers. Kind of. But I don't like the way they look in this planner. I've taken to using untabbed dividers. But, if you love tabbed dividers, this isn't the product for you.For everyone else, buy this if you have any interest. The price is amazing and it lives up the key expectations.

First, I'm a dude who wanted to get a little more organized, so I wanted a planner for keeping track of some things, not every minute of every day. This is perfect for that, and I don't feel like I'm carrying a purse when I have it with me.Pros: Wonderfully soft but durable leather. Smart design so there aren't flaps and buttons everywhere, just a few business card slots and a pen strap. The refillable pages are useful though... when did "Netflix to watch:" become a printed, to-do list item??Cons: Actually none.As I said above, I was looking to get a little more organized, but in the past I've tried too hard, by getting hourly scheduling, and I get exhausted by doing that. This planner is great because it feels as informal as I want my schedule to be, while also being somewhat of an accessory. I wanted nice leather and a place to keep track of birthdays or phone numbers or passwords. This thing is great for that, and there are a lot of 'notes' pages (some lined, some dotted), so I can doodle and then flip over a few pages and write a note.The leather is a really soft, light brown with some orange hue, rather than yellow or dark brown leathers. If you're looking for something that will always be smooth and pristine, this is NOT the right planner for you. It gets plenty of distress marks, little scratches and indentations in the leather. Personally, I love that. I am looking forward to next year or later (the refillable pages are not dated) when I refill the pages and see just how many scuffs the thing has gotten as a gentle reminder of life lived.If you need a planner, this one is a planner.

I've been using this genuine leather binder for years and it is excellent. Extremely well made and durable, this journal/binder has aged well and continues to perform flawlessly for me every day. I recommend it without reservation.The design is unique, with the protective fold and the elastic closure, I've found nothing else quite like it. The leather is thick and high quality. Wanderings advertises this as something that will last, and they're right. I'd buy another one without hesitation, but I don't need to because this one is still going strong.I note that the metric measurements are not precisely accurate in the current title description as I write this review, but the imperial measurements found elsewhere in the item description are much closer (6.5in x 8.9in when closed).

If you're looking for a minimalist planner cover in a small form factor this is it. The leather is of good quality, so far the rings have held up well and seem sturdy. The planner paper it comes with is sturdy, though I don't really care for the page layouts. Using the entire planner paper they provide is a little too bulky for the ring size. I pulled 6 months worth out and just use 6 months at a time and it is a lot easier to work. I find the pen loop to be in a perfect spot for how I use it. I'm unsure of the elastic closure, I can see that wearing out long before the rest of the planner, but not a huge deal. The cardboard inserts that are fastened in-between the ring backbone and the leather is a pain, I cut those flush so they didn't interfere. The interior pockets are a nice add. I'm extremely happy with my purchase and use it daily. With a little adjustment to a hole punch you can adapt another brands 7 ring inserts to fit this ring format, or use standard 6 ring fills. I mainly got this because of its small size, its not overly bulky for what it needs to be, its just barely larger than the paper and keeps them protected, that's all I needed and wanted and this fits that need in a stylish manner.