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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Franklin Covey vegetable tanned leather binder

This is the FC binder I bought off ebay. It arrived just a few minutes ago. I LOVE it. The leather is buttery and smooth.

Sorry for the bright sunlight and janky angles, I took these pictures in haste to get them out to my tweeple.

Smooth tan leather. 
The closure is the flattest I've seen so far on a Franklin Covey binder. It's a small metal stud that fits into a magnetic ring so it opens and closes easily yet holds tight.

 Inside, sorry for the shadows. Secretarial pockets front and back, card pockets front, zip pocket back, elasticated pen loop front.
 Right side.
 Left side.
 I did a total-guts transfer from my Veronica. This binder has 1 3/8 rings and could definitely hold more pages.
 There still some room on them thar rings!

 Gorgeous.
 It's a fatty, but oh so comprehensive.
JUST when I had completely committed to my bound day per page planner. Now what??
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    oh I like!

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  2. SavannahFebruary 8, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    It's a shame you have a ring binder aversion because this is irresistable and so practical. I'm a bit envious, but in a good way.

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  3. pattygardner.comFebruary 8, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    I think my green binder has 1-3/8" rings. It makes a HUGE difference! I can hold everything I want and it's still easy to turn the pages.

    They told me at the Franklin Covey store today that every 1/2" of ring holds about 50 pages. 50 pages is a lot!

    Good luck making a decision!

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  4. Christine CorteseFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Perhaps you'll have to give it another month calling the dog and writing in both. Personally the ring binder won for me hands down. I just got my favorite binder about a week ago (looks a lot like yours!) and fell in love with the look and feel of it. I cuddle it, for heaven's sake. Being in love with the look and feel is very important to being happy with a planner. I hope you can plunge in and make that decision before long!

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  5. usexpatFebruary 8, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    What a great closure! I've never seen that. Is it an older model?

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    1. LaurieFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:05 AM

      I think it must be somewhat older. I don't know what the name of this model is, but it's not currently available on the FC website.

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  6. GetGlossedFebruary 8, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    This is lovely! Colour me green with envy. ;)

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  7. Josh LaPorteFebruary 9, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    Laurie,
    I bought a GIGANTIC zipped Franklin Quest (predecessor to Franklin Covey) binder with 1.5 inch rings, and at first was not too pleased, it seemed so enormous and awkward, but I'm coming to love it. And I definitely love the green original FC compact 2PPD inserts. They don't come with all the thorough info pages that DayTimer ships with their inserts, but the paper is very good, the day planning layout is nearly IDEAL and the extra half inch of writing space is really wonderful. My binder also has a fairly large gusseted zip pocket on the outside which I just realized I can slip my BlackBerry into... And suddenly I realize that I can carry this thing without a bag! Essentially everything I need is in the planner itself, and all securely held within the zip. Very handy!

    Your binder here is really lovely! I hope it works out for you.

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  8. UnknownFebruary 9, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Amazing Laurie, I love the way the leather looks and the color too

    Tracy

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  9. wilssearchFebruary 9, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    What a ring binder? Have I converted you to the joys of being able to add and change pages at will? Shame on me!

    ~Jackie

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  10. Yay, for Fridays!February 9, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Love this. Such a cheery, bright color.

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    1. LaurieFebruary 10, 2013 at 1:01 PM

      It IS a very happy color! And the leather is so smooth and nice to handle. I'm really loving this binder!

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  11. LaurieFebruary 10, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Update: I've been using this binder ever since I got it, and it's absolutely irresistible. I love how the smooth leather feels in my hands, the classic style and the excellent interior pocket configuration. The rings are the perfect size. Love it!!!

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  12. UnknownSeptember 27, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    That's a stunning FC, Laurie!

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  13. Gail MorganOctober 25, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    Out of curiosity, did you ever find out the name of the binder please?

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  14. LaurieOctober 26, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    No, I never did. I also don't know when it was made, but it's a style that has been discontinued for awhile.

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  15. UnknownMay 14, 2014 at 2:18 AM

    I love this binder. Is this classic or compact size?

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    1. LaurieMay 14, 2014 at 8:16 AM

      In my rush to get the photos posted I didn't even specify! Sorry for the oversight. This is a Compact size. :)

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