I thought oh well it will be here in over a week, I probably will sell it or return it (I may still sell it) two days later the tracking said it was in Exeter out for delivery, I checked to see if there was an Exeter in the USA as I thought 2 days from the USA was far too quick, but for sure it was coming to my house!
It arrived yesterday and my dad signed for it. It wasn't in any special packaging, unlike Filofaxes which come in boxes or card sleeves, no inserts at all, I didn't need any but usually new binders have inserts, but not in this case.
So I have taken some photos to show you. I am not as sure about the colour as when I first ordered it, it is a lot darker than I expected!
Here are some photos: -
It is still a lovely blue colour!
I love the inside but I was expecting it to have some blue in the pattern
It had a little card attached to the back zip on the secretarial pocket, which has the barcode and all on
Franklin Covey embossed in the back cover
The Rings have no misalignment at all all together and a tight snap as they close.
There is a small scratch on one side of the ring mechanism (not much I know but just thought I would show you, I am being very fussy today)
The bit to open the rings is the opposite angle to the Filofax one it is vertical rather than horizontal
Pretty Pattern
The difference in ring sizes
Comparison photos next to my Osterley, I am surprised how much wider it is, maybe it actually could hold wider paper?
On the back there is a few loose threads, not sure if this is normal
Last picture I promise!
As you can see how small the Filofax paper looks inside the Franklin Covey, it makes me want to make larger paper for it and have a wider diary
What do you think of the binder, I do really like it just a bit darker than expected and its nice to have a different thing inside rather than the normal leather!
Hi Imy, is the leather stiff or soft like the Malden? The rings don't look that much bigger, are they 1.25? Thinking of getting one!
ReplyDeleteJasjan - The leather is like the Finchley, very soft and nice and flexbible, lies flat instantly!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised but the rings look nearly the same size there suposed to be 30mm... but they look more 25mm?? xxx
You'd be better off converting the FC original measurement - the one in inches - into millimetres. I'm sure you must have seen, ahem, 'interesting' Personal Filos with 7/8", 1", or 3/4" rings on the FF USA site, all of which, in reality, are 23 mm!
DeleteFranklin Covey pages are 4.25 inches wide vs. Filo pages being 3.75 inches wide. Also, binder is wider because rings are bigger. The come empty so you don't end up with tons of pages you'll never use just because you wanted a new binder.
ReplyDeleteRing openers are vertical because you are supposed to close the rings by pressing in on those tabs rather than putting your hands on the rings, which can misalign them over time.
That is a lovely colour... and being just that little bit wider is so appealing :o)
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ReplyDeleteThe Ava has 1 inch rings which equals 25 mm. Not all that bigger than a Filofax. Curious to know if you had to pay customs for it, Imy? Quite rude that they ignored your cancellation email...
ReplyDeleteSo what is the color like? Blue like in the first picture, or more of a petrol like in the others?
I think it looks very pretty!
I love the color on this binder and the pockets seem very useful. Thank you for the review!
ReplyDeleteThe Ava has one inch rings which equals 25mm. Is the blue more like in the first picture, or more of a petrol like in the others? Have you decided yet how you'll use it? I think it looks very pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteTwo days from the U.S. to England? Wow! Talk about fast!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. I realize this post is a year old, but I saw your photos and thought it was gorgeous. I love that the Franklin Coveys allow a wider page since sometimes the personal sized pages, especially for the week on 2 pages for those of us who don't want the bulk of daily pages. That little bit of extra writing room is nice. Franklin Covey's paper is nice too. And often are more affordable. If this had the 1.25" rings like a few other Franklin Compact (personal) I'd be looking for an Ava
ReplyDeleteI have a FC compact and mine has 1.5 " rings most are 1.25
ReplyDeleteIt arrived yesterday and my dad signed for it. It wasn't in any special packaging, unlike Filofaxes which come in boxes or card sleeves, no inserts at all, I didn't need any but usually new binders have inserts, but not in this case. cheapest wedding rings online
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ReplyDeleteI love the inside but I was expecting it to have some blue in the pattern. How would you choose your couple rings.
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