This red Janet Leather Van Der Spek Custom A5 Codex for my Hobonichi Cousin has been my constant companion since I received it a number of weeks ago. Even though it is A5, it is not heavy and is very portable. Much more portable and compact than my personal size ring binders, in fact. Probably because it is not thick or bulky.
This cover has started to exhibit a nice glow – probably from being handled so much. Some marks have started to appear, but nothing huge or hideous. I never baby any of my leather goods, so they tumble around in my bag and are scratched by my keys and my nails.
I am still absolutely loving the Hobonichi Cousin. It is not bulky or heavy and has everything I need in one book. The multiple bookmarks mean I can easily flip between monthly, daily and weekly. I do miss being able to remove pages to give to my students but I carry a Rhodia spiral notepad for that now.
And last but not least – teaching in The Cat Room!
I don’t use any other planner or calendar. The Hobonichi has four calendars. Yearly, monthly (I use this for translation hours), weekly (I use this for my bookings) and daily (which I use for notes and lists). It also has a goals page for each month where I put my longer term to dos. I am loving it so far!
Love this post and your beautiful Codex! I’m curious – are you using other binders / planners in conjunction with your Codex? Do you cary anything else around with you? Thanks for your wonderful blog!
I am so glad you enjoy my blog! I write about my loves 🙂 I don’t use any other planner or calendar with the Codex. The Hobonichi has four calendars. Yearly, monthly (I use this for translation hours), weekly (I use this for my bookings) and daily (which I use for notes and lists). It also has a goals page for each month where I put my longer term to dos. For notes for my students I carry a Rhodia spiral notebook. At the end of each meeting I tear out the notes and give it to them. I could also carry quite a few of these pages in the pockets of my Codex, meaning that I wouldn’t have to carry the notebook with me.
Thanks for your response, Janet. I’m thinking about a move to Hobonichi and you’ve given me lots to think about 🙂
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You kept mentioning how its not bulky or heavy. Is there room to add bulk, for instance, other notebooks, extra sheets of folded paper I write on, etc.? I tend to “chunk” out my planners.
I have extra pockets all over the place and an extra long strap to allow ‘chunking out’. At the moment I have loads of bits of paper in there (6 sheets of A4 in the full length pocket, cards, receipts, notepaper etc in all the other pockets) and it has not bulked out so’s you’d notice.
That planner is really stunning! It’s not the size I use and I’m in rings but I must admit It’s a beauty!
It’s funny you have a Cats Room at home. I also have one which is my favourite place to sit and read as it is very comfy. Unlike in yours Janet, no “stranger” is allowed in there (and certainly not clients) as my cats highly dislike intrusions.
You had me at Francesco Biasia. Seriously, how do you work your codex with other planners or calendars?
I don’t use any other planner or calendar. The Hobonichi has four calendars. Yearly, monthly (I use this for translation hours), weekly (I use this for my bookings) and daily (which I use for notes and lists). It also has a goals page for each month where I put my longer term to dos. I am loving it so far!
Love this post and your beautiful Codex! I’m curious – are you using other binders / planners in conjunction with your Codex? Do you cary anything else around with you? Thanks for your wonderful blog!
I am so glad you enjoy my blog! I write about my loves 🙂 I don’t use any other planner or calendar with the Codex. The Hobonichi has four calendars. Yearly, monthly (I use this for translation hours), weekly (I use this for my bookings) and daily (which I use for notes and lists). It also has a goals page for each month where I put my longer term to dos. For notes for my students I carry a Rhodia spiral notebook. At the end of each meeting I tear out the notes and give it to them. I could also carry quite a few of these pages in the pockets of my Codex, meaning that I wouldn’t have to carry the notebook with me.
Thanks for your response, Janet. I’m thinking about a move to Hobonichi and you’ve given me lots to think about 🙂
You kept mentioning how its not bulky or heavy. Is there room to add bulk, for instance, other notebooks, extra sheets of folded paper I write on, etc.? I tend to “chunk” out my planners.
I have extra pockets all over the place and an extra long strap to allow ‘chunking out’. At the moment I have loads of bits of paper in there (6 sheets of A4 in the full length pocket, cards, receipts, notepaper etc in all the other pockets) and it has not bulked out so’s you’d notice.
That planner is really stunning! It’s not the size I use and I’m in rings but I must admit It’s a beauty!
It’s funny you have a Cats Room at home. I also have one which is my favourite place to sit and read as it is very comfy. Unlike in yours Janet, no “stranger” is allowed in there (and certainly not clients) as my cats highly dislike intrusions.
The most amazing part is, the Cat Room is not at home but at work. I love teaching in there!