FilofaxA5 The Original Patent Organiser - Duck egg blue

Where Do I even begin with my Filofax, Ill start by saying it arrived brand new, and very quickly too.Now to the filofax itself, I have never had a planner before this one, or even been into planning but being a final year university student meant that it felt overwhelming at time (studying full-time, working 20hrs a week, volunteering 3 places a week) It felt like i had no moment to myself and I was looking for a diary to organise everything. Being towards the end of the year I did not want to buy a 2016 diary, and the academic planners never have enough space, and while researching I chose this one. Its original patent, made with real leather, I don’t know whether that will put some people off, and the A5 size means that I can make my own printable (Philofaxy,wendaful etc) just google free printable and you’ll find them, and the hassle free nature of it is what I love, I use normal a4 paper, put it in landscape mode and make double sided printouts, (four days in one sheet) and then just cut them in half. Its only been a week that I have been fully using it so i cannot speak on its durability, but in terms of how it looks, and what it does, I love it. I like that I can switch things around, so if I have days off work, then work can move in the background etc, and the money is an investment. I now look forward to everyday and knowing exactly what I need to do that day, doing to do lists also helps and just jotting things down when i remember helps me keep track.I have included a few pictures, and i hope it will give an idea of how i use it.

Firstly, the word "patent" needs to be taken out of the description. These are not patent. They are a nice shiny leather but not patent. Like a previous reviewer, mine also arrived with a broken snap clip. This did make me question if these are genuine, as Filofax are top tier and this shouldn't be happening. Have sent back for a refund.

Amazing colour and a very elegant and sturdy planner.

Absolutely beautiful Filofax. The colour is simply stunning. I got this one as it's something just a little different, and have received so many compliments while in meetings over it. I use it both as a planner but also bullet journal in it- love the flexibility this gives me. Highly recommend.

The actual product is very slightly darker than the picture. But, it is an extremely beautiful colour. The organiser comes with the 2017 week on 2 pages diaries & notepaper etc. It is soooooo beautiful!

This item arrived broken... I shall be returning but hopefully a replacement will be sent

Fantastic bargain. Extremely pleased with my Filofax. Looks brand new. Only thing missing was the contact dividers & sheets. But all in all, very happy

Mine has arrived with a broken clasp too!!! Is it the same one doing the rounds? Not impressed.