I was at a charity shop the other day looking in the sad little basket that always contains now-obsolete items in Sweden such as wallets (Sweden is virtually cashless nowadays), very old phone cases, loose charging cables, and the like. This particular basket contained a well-used gorgeous Filofax pocket-sized Holborn in Wine for $5. I always really liked the leather and layout of this binder.
I almost bought it but it had some colour lifting on the inside left of the cover.
I don’t think I could have left it behind if the rings were good, but I have a planner problem. I would have covered it in a leather conditioner that would have darkened all of the leather and then decided. I would tell myself that if it didn’t work, I would donate it back to the charity shop, but in reality, it would be in the drawer with the others. And then I would have to buy inserts because I primarily use personal size. The whole thing would have just spiraled out of control. 🙄
One of my blog readers in Sweden went and bought it today so it all ended well and far away from my sweaty clutches. I have way too many as it is so I totally understand your thinking!
I’ve always loved the layout of a Holborn. That one is gorgeous.
I almost bought it as I am in pocket size now and it felt so nice and squishy, but that colour-lift on the pockets put me off.