Wow, what a weekend it has been for my Filo-obsessed self! First, I got to meet Sanrda (aka Skhen) for our Mini Midwest Meet-up. I finally got to hold a Crimson Malden, which was supposed to (and I suppose did) make my Gray verses Crimson Malden battle a lot easier. As I mentioned in another post, I was hoping to hate the red, so I could let the mental battle go and wait for the Gray to be released in the U.S. Too bad the color was more beautiful than I could have imagined!
On Sunday, I got to participate in my very first Philofaxy Skype chat- it was SO nice to be able to hear the voices of the people that I “talk” to almost every day. Although I did realize after about 10 minutes into the voice chat that out of the five people chatting (including me) FOUR of them had the Crimson Malden! Low and behold, I was the only one who had not yet succumbed to this beautiful binder. Note the “not yet” in that sentence…
Long story short, almost two hours of the chat led me to browsing Pens and Leather. This led to me seeing they had free shipping on orders over $75 AND a 10% off Mother’s Day promotion. Which led me to “accidentally” adding a Personal Crimson Malden to my shopping cart.
You read that right: I AM NOW THE PROUD OWNER OF A PERSONAL CRIMSON MALDEN! FINALLY!!! Well, at least I will be when Pens and Leather ships my order. So far it is in the shipping department of the store. Don’t worry, I’ll keep you all updated when I check the status. Which is every five minutes. All day.
So, my enablers, please don’t take offense at this post’s title- it is really a positive thing. I don’t know what it is about my personality, but I feel like I need to gather every opinion and do every bit of research before making a decision. It was really quite perfect that I had a group of people who didn’t fear sharing their exact opinion on my purchase!
Now I just have to wait. From what I’ve heard, the site ships fast. Just not fast enough for my liking. This is, after all, my first “proper” Filo, and I can’t wait!
I am so excited that I have been reconsidering my entire system. I’ve realized that the WO2P format just doesn’t have enough space for me; luckily P&L was selling their DPP for almost half off! But I need something more, so I think I will combine a month view and the dailies and see how that works. I headed to Target after work today since I remember seeing a bunch of drastically reduced inserts, but unfortunately they had all sold out. They also didn’t carry the Avery mini tabs, which I want to use in the Malden after stealing borrowing Kanalt’s genius idea. They did, much to my delight, carry the Pilot Frixion pens in the three pack of purple, orange, and pink, which I have yet to find anywhere else. Too bad Bri saw them as soon as I walked in the door and immediately asked what I was doing with more pens. Oops.
I think I’ll stop at Staples at some point tomorrow to see what monthlies they have left, and to see if they carry the mini tabs. I just want to be prepared to dress my new Malden up as soon as he arrives! Hopefully he gets here this week so I have plenty of time to get him ready for his big premiere at the New York Meet-up, where he is sure to meet several famous Filos!
So tell me, my fellow Malden lovers, what is your absolute FAVORITE detail about the Malden? And if you don’t yet have one, what draws you to this well-loved binder?
OHHHH!!! CONGRATULATIONS on the malden crimson – hehehe FILOFAX ENABLERS OF THE WORLD, UNITE!!!! Actually, I own the personal size version of that one and love!love!love! the buffalo leather! Hope yours comes soon – I've always had great luck with Pens & Leather online shop. Also, as a heads up, jetpens.com has an awesome range of gel-pens including the Pilot Frixion ones (and in sets, too!). I've not ordered from them yet but have come really close to doing so – the only thing stopping me is that I got a full 8 color gel pen set of Pilot g-2's (0.7 mm) for Christmas which haven't run out yet.
Can't wait for you to get it so we can get a peek at your setup!
~AspireToBe
Yay for your Malden! To answer your last question: the clasp design, the very tactile soft shiny smooth gorgeous smelling red leather (can you tell I am new to this enabling thing?) and the little zipper pocket!
Welcome to 'the club' I just love the detailing in the leather, the suppleness of the leather compared to the stiffness of others is very different. You will love it I just know you will.
YAY!!! So glad you got one…and what a deal too! And don't you just love those Frixion pens?
My fave thing about the Malden has got to be that leather. And the detailing…the metal button on the clasp, the contrast stitching…
You are going to be SO HAPPY when you get yours : )
ditto with the "yays" and the "you're gonna love its" – cause you are! my faves about the thing are the smell, the leather and the contrast stitching. oh and the horizontal pocket in the back. something about the way it looks, too, that unspoken cause-i-don't-need-to charm… i don't know. even though i'm using the pocket one right now (thinking i'm gonna get the mini when it comes to the us so i can have a malden represent each family member heh heh) i pick up the personal one and look at in the mirror all the time. it's just a beautiful piece. i'm so excited for you! like you're a reborn or something heh heh
The Malden does sound very wonderful!
Pens and Leather is very fast! I just ordered and received the A5 Finchley Imperial purple binder – I was soooo excited to find they still had a few of this discontinued binder.
Looking forward to meeting you in NYC. Also, sometimes I come through Chicago on way to visit relatives.
I may be treating myself to one on Thursday if I hand my Dissertation in early, it's my incentive to myself!!
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Forgot my favorite element of the Malden: I love the stuffability of the binder due to its pliable yet durable leatherer. It can handle it better than a Fins or Classic–don't want to warp a binder or damage the ring mechanism with over zealous inclusion of stuff.
Do we need a stuffability rating assigned to binder types? Hmmn…
I think the black personal will be mine today. I sound like I am going on safari. (sigh) Need to snag 1 ppd inserts also to test before orderingf 2012 inserts.
Congrats, J! Cannot wait to see the pics and your happy eyes. š
Wow, thanks everyone!
@ Aspire: I have browsed Jetpens on multiple occasions and may one day order from them, however, I am the type that if I can buy it in person, I will!
@ Jotje: enable away!
@ Steve: the pliability of the leather is what drew me to the Malden originally too!
@ Yv: The frixions are awesome! I just bought the new colors, they are so bright and AMAZING!
@ SNARLing: Aren't you glad that you won't have to hear me bitching about not having a Malden anymore? And yes, I've been reborn into the world of Malden owners š
@ Karensa: Glad to year you've had good luck with P&L. My shipment is still in the warehouse- hopefully I get it soon! Can't wait to meet everyone in NYC š
@ ThePerpetualStudentTPS: Hand it in early! I am so happy that I finally ordered mine. Now I just want it here!
@ Sandra: Oh, I have witnessed the Malden's stuffability (thanks again!) and can't wait to fill my own. Def get the PPD inserts soon- P&L only had two left after I ordered mine!
Thanks for the link! I'm so happy that you got a Malden. I've been trying to enable everybody. It's my favorite binder by far. I haven't looked back since buying it, and I haven't wanted to.
Can't wait to see it!!!
Of course! And I can't wait to show it off- Thanks in advance for the top tab idea which I will be borrowing (ok, stealing!)
Steal away!