Filofax A5 Malden Planner Set-Up! Organize in style.

In this video, Justin Speer showcases his beloved Filofax A5 Malden planner setup. He shares his personal history with Filofax planners, dating all the way back to 1990 when he first saw a character lose his Filofax in a movie. Justin explains the design and features of his planner, including the buttery smooth ochre leather and the various pockets and sections for organizing his life. He also gives a detailed tour of the contents of his planner, from his calendar to his to-do list to his financial section. Justin even shares his tips for printing custom inserts and storing extra pens and pencils. If you're a planner enthusiast or just curious about Filofax planners, you won't want to miss this detailed and informative video!
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  • @dcs7077
    @dcs70773 жыл бұрын

    I love the Malden. Thank you for sharing yours. A man’s for a change and yours is not all stickered up!

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Diana! :)

  • @planwithtiffanita
    @planwithtiffanita3 жыл бұрын

    Always great to see a male's perspective. Thank you for sharing.

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Tiffany! :)

  • @MalaysiaSophia
    @MalaysiaSophia4 ай бұрын

    I love seeing a male perspective on Filofax planners or just planners in general! I want to get my SO into them but we’ve just entered the pocket Moleskin notebook phase for him so maybe one day! Great video!!

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I need to do some follow-up videos on my planners that have aged so well. I love them after they're broken in and have some character. Have a great weekend!

  • @juliaq2333
    @juliaq23333 жыл бұрын

    Great to see a man's planner for a change. And the image of Bruce Lee is fresh to the eyes :)

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ha! Thanks, Julia. Yes- Bruce Lee inspires me for some reason. Wish he was still with us!

  • @vanesadixxon4665
    @vanesadixxon4665 Жыл бұрын

    All men should make themselves planner videos. I am very happy for your planner video.

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Vanesa! :)

  • @cheesecakefiend
    @cheesecakefiend3 жыл бұрын

    Love your set up. I think it’s perfect! Super functional. I wouldn’t change a thing

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! :)

  • @Romi_500
    @Romi_5003 жыл бұрын

    Nice video! Love to see a simple functional setup. 👍🏻

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, RominaMorris! :)

  • @Ccnewman17
    @Ccnewman17 Жыл бұрын

    That’s too funny! I have always wanted one too from that movie. I just love how he stepped into his life just from everything in his planner! I always thought if I had one I’d totally have my life together LOL! Great job!

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @cheryls_creative7048
    @cheryls_creative70482 жыл бұрын

    Really great video of your set up. I’ve just ordered this Filofax. This!

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I hope you love it! They're so much fun.

  • @kaylynn3583
    @kaylynn35833 жыл бұрын

    I love the Malden setup it gives me a more professional organizer and how it's used. Thank you

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree. Thanks, Kay Lynn! :)

  • @marajazwieck675
    @marajazwieck6753 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful - nice presentation from start to finish. I have used a paper planner for 30 years and have a leather cover that was gifted to me . I made a page of birthdays, by month, and that's always in my planner. The birthdays are written a couple of weeks ahead of the actual day and then again on the day. I remember that movie, it was great! Very nice job on your presentation. Happy New Year wishes from sunny Santa Fe, New Mexico!

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mara, thanks for the kind words! That's a great idea about putting the birthdays on the calendar a week ahead of time. I've always wanted to go to Santa Fe... It's definitely on my short list of places to travel to. Cheers!

  • @k.bowser9134
    @k.bowser91343 жыл бұрын

    Good video. This was a good review of this planner. Keep up the good work!!

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! I appreciate your support. :)

  • @planesydiarios
    @planesydiarios Жыл бұрын

    Up until last year, I used a filofax A5 Malden Ochre planner and I loved it! I changed it this year because I'm traveling more and I'm not as young as I used to be, so I need something smaller. Now I have a filofax Lockwood Zip on Personal. Answering your question, I used to have the small tool to remove the SIM card that you get for the iPhone in the zipped pocket, cards of important contacts in the card slots, a small plastic ruler with some post-it flags in the larger slots, and in the bigger pocket I kept parking forms, which are paper slips that you feel in some areas that allow you to park your car in designated public parking areas.

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! The Personal size is great, too. Makes it easier to take everywhere. I love the Post-It flags, too!

  • @mrcat3493
    @mrcat34932 жыл бұрын

    I remember Taking Care of Business and having the same thought: "I want that!" I write with fountain pens, so I attached a LAMY LX to the pen loop. It's a snap cap pen, so the cap stays secured to the leather loop and I can just pop it when I need it.

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome! I would love to start getting into fountain pens, too. The seems like the inevitable next step.

  • @diannadolly
    @diannadolly3 жыл бұрын

    Great set up :) very neat but creative!

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, diannadolly! I love it.

  • @sageizm
    @sageizm3 жыл бұрын

    You’re at first stage when I started planning. My first A5 was a Filofax A5 Metropol in black. All my inserts were Filofax. I do not own a A5 Malden but own 8 maidens in the pocket and 9 Malden minis. My current A5 planner is a purchase custom from a company called Van Der Spek which cost me $500. All my inserts are my own, custom made by myself with a true A5 configuration. I make my own dividers from a frosted pvc 15 mil plastic that are top tabbed. I make my own dashboard from a 20 mil laminate. My custom inserts are made 28 lb white smooth 100 bright paper which take fountain pens, gel pen, ballpoint, and highlighters very well without no bleed through or shadowing. My business card holders hold task cards which outline routines. I minimally decorate the pockets with deco cards, journaling cards, appointment cards, focus cards, or photo cards. A5 Malden are nice but there are other small companies that do better. Gillio and Van Der Spek are two that I am drawn to because of the quality and the customization. I am male and the planner world has been dominated by females. Your video takes me back to when I started 6 years ago. .

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very cool. I like your idea of making your own frosted pvc dividers and a dashboard out of laminate. Those sound awesome. And I'm definitely going to check out Gillio and Van Der Spek. Thanks for your feedback!

  • @sageizm

    @sageizm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JustinSpeer i can message you supply links and how tos. im on instagram - m1ck_j0n35.

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sageizm Thanks!

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    @UCHfJ0N4gNXyYzD1-R-8z93Q Yes, I can see where this could become an expensive hobby if I'm not careful. Thanks!

  • @samar3uk
    @samar3uk2 жыл бұрын

    Love the Malden, have it in personal and pocket. 🥰

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Samar, very cool! They're a lot of fun.

  • @octoberskye8099
    @octoberskye80993 жыл бұрын

    My first Filofax was a personal Malden ochre 🥰. I now have the a5 Malden ochre in my Amazon cart, along with a Malden pocket ochre.Yes, I love them that much. I also have a pocket Malden pear and 2 pocket Finsbury (black and raspberry). Before Filofax I was in a Franklin Covey compact.

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are so much fun, aren't they!

  • @StatGoddess
    @StatGoddess3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Justin, for the video. I'm looking for a new system and rings may be the way to go.🤔

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just love the Filofax. I use other organizers, too, but I think this one is my favorite.

  • @anneken3456
    @anneken34563 жыл бұрын

    Der Filofax Malden Ochre ist wunderschön und man kann unfassbar viele Set ups für ihn machen. Er sieht immer toll aus. Am liebsten mag ich ihn mit Waldthema ❤️

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Anneken.

  • @JT1358
    @JT13582 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't get along with the Malden (leather too floppy and the way the pockets made the front sit up rather than lay flat really bugged me!) so the Original is my favourite. The leather is much firmer,the pen loop is fully elastic, and the binder lays flat flat flat. If you need lots of pockets though you're out of luck. I have one in stone and two in the Jack design, and I just love the simplicity of them. Great to see a guy's planner for once, with no cutesy stickers! 'Pen only' is my style!

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Jean! Yes- the Malden leather is definitely a little floppy. I'm considering getting a second Filofax and I'm looking at the Original. Cheers!

  • @Anca820
    @Anca8203 жыл бұрын

    Love the guy planning and especially your Bruce Lee photos. I think your Malden is perfect as it is. The Filofax inserts aren't all "feminine," and you chose a neutral color. The only thing you might want to do (eventually) is laminate the dividers since they wear down. Or just get new ones from Filofax when they are worn or torn. Nice that you have it as a business system, wish more men did!

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment and the lamination suggestion! Its a great idea!

  • @vincentj365
    @vincentj3652 жыл бұрын

    I've honestly been wanting to get one of these for the longest time, and funny enough the movie that made me want one was "Taking Care of Business" too! I'm a huge Jim Belushi fan! The only thing is though, is that I want to get one just like the one in the movie but i've been having a hard time finding one similar to that in the movie? I really love how it's organized in the movie, it's so cool! If you have any tips on finding a similar one it'd be greatly appreciated, and also great video! I'm glad I found it, thanks!

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment! Taking care of Business is probably the most notable Filofax movie. The title of the movie was originally, in fact, Filofax.

  • @99sydthesquid
    @99sydthesquid3 жыл бұрын

    I agree that the pouch can be bulky with extra pens. But I like to keep spare notes, receipts, business cards, memorabilia, etc.. in mine and it’s not too thick! Just an idea. Thank you for sharing :)

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's a great idea. And maybe coupons, too! :)

  • @giocondakisses
    @giocondakisses3 жыл бұрын

    Wednesday my black Nalgene will be here, one in personal size and the other one in mini, I wanted to get the a5 too but my dog was like "hey you I got the poopies, take me to the vet" so I hope they still the black one in around 4 or 5 weeks.. thanks for showing us your planner

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome! I'd like to get a mini next time... I hope you enjoy it. Dogs are the best, aren't they?

  • @1963MichelleF
    @1963MichelleF3 жыл бұрын

    Good job!

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Michelle! :)

  • @cheesecakefiend
    @cheesecakefiend3 жыл бұрын

    Do you miss the Franklin covey system? I’m using the Filofax and I’m getting so tempted by their daily inserts haha.

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    Жыл бұрын

    The Franklin Covey system will always have a nostalgic appeal to them! Thanks for the comment!

  • @planesteve
    @planesteve Жыл бұрын

    Wow love the brown a5 fileofax gonna get 1

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Leon. Hope you like yours.

  • @almalauha
    @almalauhaАй бұрын

    Lovely style and colour organiser! It looks like your pens have a rubber grip? I imagine they 'catch'/drag on the leather pen loop and this is why it's hard to get them in (besides that they might be on the thicker side for the size of the pen loop)? I really like this Filofax sticky note accessory, might get myself one some day.

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks. Yes- the pens in the video are a little thicker. I use a wide range of pens- some thicker, some thinner. I constantly swap them out. What's your favorite to use?

  • @IoneEvans
    @IoneEvans3 жыл бұрын

    What!?? No stickers?? No cutesy paper clips of fancy hand writing?? How dare you sir 🤣how dare you🤣🤣🤣🤣💗💗💗

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ha! Too funny! Yeah... this is a typical guy's planner.

  • @planzs615
    @planzs6153 жыл бұрын

    You just gotta love Filofax, i have the Malden ocher A5, Personal and Pocket....... then i bought the A5 stone and kingfisher, i think I’m addicted

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Eunester! How do you like the Personal and Pocket sizes? I haven't tried either of those sizes yet, but I'm tempted to. Thanks for your feedback!

  • @planzs615

    @planzs615

    3 жыл бұрын

    I I love both sizes, i use them as on the go, for notes and important information i need, plus the sizes are lighter for my bag.

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@planzs615 Thanks!

  • @robertgodfrey7535
    @robertgodfrey75352 жыл бұрын

    I keep going back and forth between Filofax and Franklin Covey. I wonder why you prefer Filofax? Thanks.

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    2 жыл бұрын

    I actually have a nice Franklin Covey planner, too. I prefer the Filofax mainly because of the Malden style- with the button clasp and the buttery soft leather. I also like that it feels like it can expand a bit more. My Franklin covey has a zipper to close it. But I love them both. Franklin Covey has some nice inserts as well.

  • @robertgodfrey7535

    @robertgodfrey7535

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your time.

  • @steverenard55
    @steverenard552 жыл бұрын

    What brand is your hole punch and where did you source it, please?

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's an "Open Industrial 6 Hole Punch" from Amazon. It was $28.95.

  • @steverenard55

    @steverenard55

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JustinSpeer Thank you!

  • @c67997
    @c67997 Жыл бұрын

    I waaant this ❤❤❤😢

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it, Cristina. What are you using now?

  • @vanessadixxon2551
    @vanessadixxon2551 Жыл бұрын

    Hello. Where do you get your filofax???

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    Жыл бұрын

    I purchased mine from Amazon. But it's a genuine Filofax. And I would probably order directly from Filofax next time. They seem to have a lot of good sales.

  • @lindaturley3762
    @lindaturley37625 ай бұрын

    there is definately no comparison to filofax a5, i have tried a few cheaper ones, pretty but nup, love mine too. i put pouch at front, better.

  • @JustinSpeer

    @JustinSpeer

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Linda! Yes- I'm still in love with it after all these years. Gets better with age. :)