How I Customized My VDS A5 Codex and Nomad Jr Covers....and Why [Janet Leather Brown - JLBrown]

I'm in love with my new VDS planners. I couldn't be happier with the quality and the customizations that I selected. In my first video we unboxed these gorgeous covers and got my first impressions. But we didn't go thru the details of all my customizations, why I picked the leathers I did, and how I'll be using these covers the remainder of 2022 and in 2023. We'll do all that and more in this video!
You can check out my unboxing video here: • Unboxing My First-Ever...
Below are the details of my customizations:
A5 Codex:
Leather:
• Outside: Janet (JL) Brown
• Inside: Janet (JL) Velvet Sand
• Strap Leather: Interior Matching Exterior - Janet (JL) Brown on both sides
Stitching
• Inside: Janet (JL) Brown
• Outside: Janet (JL) Brown
Tag: Black tag
Stiffener:
• No Stiffener; No Foam
• Bontex: Frame Only
Add-on:
• Chunky Clasp
• Extra Pen Loop - Left Side
• Steve Layout - Right Side
• 2nd Slip Pocket - Left Side (facing left)
• 2nd Slip Pocket - Right Side
Pen Loop Adjustments:
• Raising both pen loops - Raise to 25% from the top (instead of the 50% from the top default placement)
• Widen both pen loops
• Widen RIGHT pen loop for 17mm pen
• Widen LEFT pen loop for 12mm pen
Height Adjustment:
• Adjusted for notebook with the clear cover on it is 21.7cm (217mm) tall +6mm
Width Adjustment:
• Widen notebook for Wonderland222 System (25.4 mm thick stacked together) +7.4mm
• Lengthened Clasp due to Width Adjustment +5mm
• Additional Popper (female) - ON THE PLANNER
Complete NOMAD Jr - Custom Passport Size
Leather:
 Outside: Janet (JL) Brown
 Inside: Janet (JL) Undyed
 Strap Leather: Interior Matching Exterior - Janet (JL) Brown on both sides
Stitching
 Inside: Janet (JL) Undyed
 Outside: Janet (JL) Undyed
Tag: Brown tag
Stiffener:
 No Stiffener; No Foam
 Bontex: Frame Only
Add-on:
 Junior Big Back Pocket
 Back Pocket Lining - Faux Leather Reversed (reverse side exposed)
 Chunky Clasp - change to A5 size
 Extra Popper (female) - on the planner [no strap lengthening - just so I can tighten if needed]
Layout Modification:
 Copy left to right side
Pen Loop Adjustments:
 Raise pen loop to above the horizontal pocket
Height Adjustment:
 This will be for passport inserts. Passport inserts are roughly 3.5x5 - but the technical measurement is 12.4cm x 9.0cm (or 4.9”x3.5”)
Holes: Make the elastic (from hole to hole) to be the height of a passport insert - so 124mm/125mm.
 Slip Pocket: Adjusted downward to slip B7 Takahashi planner [127mm (or 5”) notebook inside] Decrease 10mm
 Overall Height: Decreased with adjustments above.
Width Adjustment:
 No adjustment needed.
Let me know if you have questions!
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  • @Katiplans
    @Katiplans Жыл бұрын

    Those are some well-planned planner covers - wow! You did customize things that I didn't even think about could be customized 😅But the pen loops - I'm so sad about that. I have to agree that they would look better with the Janet brown. But I hope you still love your covers - they are beautiful 😍

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    Жыл бұрын

    I didn’t even think about the pen loop leather at the time I ordered. Honestly I like the undyed on the passport - I think bc it’s small and the stitching is contrast the contrast pen loop is cute. But on the A5 I do wish I’d had the forethought to get that pen loop exterior matching. But I will on my next one for sure. But I love ❤️ them both anyways! Thanks for watching. 🥰

  • @plannerfunandinspirationwithme
    @plannerfunandinspirationwithme Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @toniadams945
    @toniadams945 Жыл бұрын

    Very informative and detailed. Thank you for sharing.❤

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @dee_ewell_pierce
    @dee_ewell_pierce Жыл бұрын

    That is the perfect customization!

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I really love all the changes I made!

  • @yangalbert4892
    @yangalbert4892 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos so much!! ur awesome!

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @jenniferadam2258
    @jenniferadam2258 Жыл бұрын

    I actually really like the contrasting pen loop... reminds me of a Hobonichi cover.

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😊 I like it on the passport. On the A5 I’d rather it match - to be less noticeable and also bc the velvet sand is so sensitive. But I still love it!

  • @J2JMiriam
    @J2JMiriam Жыл бұрын

    I love the Janet leather velvet! Would love it in the inside of black leather pocket! Christmas wish 🙏🏻 Love both of yours!!!🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    Жыл бұрын

    That would be gorgeous!

  • @mauishopgirll
    @mauishopgirll Жыл бұрын

    I always get a second popper too. Keep forgetting to move the pen loops up. Great idea to put the nomad layout on both sides!

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Thanks for watching!

  • @MissSenex
    @MissSenex Жыл бұрын

    Oh that janet brown with the undyed interior. Chef's kiss! I just order an A5 codex and customize it. It basically looks like yours minus the nomad pocket on the right and I have an extra pen loop. I'm dying! I can't wait to get it! 😩 lol!

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s so exciting! I can’t wait to hear what you think when you get it!

  • @gyrlgeorge
    @gyrlgeorge6 ай бұрын

    I know it’s a year later but I wanted to thank you for this video. I’m ordering rings however I was really looking for a video that showed Janet Leather Brown outside with Janet Leather Undyed inside, plus what color stitching would look good. I was going back and forth with doing this, or Janet Leather Brown inside and out, however after seeing your video I’m going to do Undyed inside. (The Velvet Sand looks gorgeous as well btw) Anyway, point being, surprisingly there are very few videos I could find showcasing these contrasting colors! By very few I mean 2 😂So, yes, thanks so much! Edit: you did a great job explaining everything

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    6 ай бұрын

    I’m so very glad it was so helpful! VDS covers are amazing but so pricey. Worth it but it’s a lot of stress to make decisions. Took me so long. I’m still pondering my next one a year later! Yay for your ring planner! I have two from them in their RTS (got videos on both) and they are so nice. Wanting an undyed now!

  • @MamaGraciePlans
    @MamaGraciePlans Жыл бұрын

    I didn’t spray mine either, and they are changing so beautifully. My interior velvet sand still looks and smells brand new. I don’t use the pockets as much as I thought I would. My next dream is the JL dark brown or burgundy. I can’t decide between the 2. I am going with a codex. With the high customizations I’m getting it most definitely will be a birthday and Christmas gift, just like my two this year were. Thank you for sharing S! Love you my friend.

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh a dark JL or burgundy sounds amazing! I would love them to have a JL leather that’s between undyed and JL brown. That would be my dream!

  • @MamaGraciePlans

    @MamaGraciePlans

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JustScribble I forgot about mustard. Have you seen the JL mustard? It’s a nice shade of yellow. I forgot to add that to my list too 😂

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MamaGraciePlans I have a sample Of that bc it was calling my name too!

  • @Laly7
    @Laly7 Жыл бұрын

    Super excited about getting the Common Planner by Sterling Ink too! I hope you video an unboxing when you receive it. 😍😍😍 What is the difference between the codex and the nomad? Thank you for the video!!

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes I will definitely be doing a video on it when it comes! I can’t wait! A Nomad has elastics - it’s basically a TN whereas the Codex is like a folio - no elastics and meant to hold bound books. So they sell ring planners, the nomad for TN inserts and Codex for bound books. And they come in different size offerings - the Nomad comes in Standard/narrow, pocket and (now) passport. The Codex comes in A6, B6, A5, Weeks, and Mega Weeks size. Depending on your customizations you can hybrid the nomad and codex so you can use it for a combo of inserts and bound books or change back and forth when you want. So for example there’s an add-on option to customize a Codex and add elastics to it.

  • @Laly7

    @Laly7

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JustScribble thank you!! It was confusing and your explanation helps understand easier. 🤗❤️

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @lynnconroy8
    @lynnconroy8 Жыл бұрын

    The leather pen holder that’s in your work planner, what is that magic?

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    Жыл бұрын

    Its from PaperRepublic. I have several and LOVE them! They a little pricey but they are leather and are magnetic and totally worth it! Best removable pen loop I've ever bought. It stays put --- doesn't budge at all but easy to move if you want to put it on another planner or journal. www.paper-republic.com/en-us/products/le-loop-penholder

  • @ghostyplans
    @ghostyplans Жыл бұрын

    What is the passport planner that you got? I’m interested in it!

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    Жыл бұрын

    It's from Takahashi Shoten. It one of their B7 sized Planner. You can buy them on Amazon Japan. They offer a few different layouts. Here's a link to some of the 2022 ones available for reference. www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Takahashi-Weekly-Planner-Starts-April/dp/4471817647/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1F1T8YMTBXTTQ&keywords=%E9%AB%98%E6%A9%8B%E6%9B%B8%E5%BA%97%2Bb7%E6%89%8B%E5%B8%B3&qid=1664653807&sprefix=takahashi%2Bshoten%2Bb7%2Bplanner%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-2&th=1

  • @maribetcarrion3342
    @maribetcarrion33428 ай бұрын

    I’m new to VDS and want a custom planner. Can you clarify what is no foam and no stiffener and bontex frame only?

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    8 ай бұрын

    Sure! I'll do my best to help. Foam is a piece of thin foam that's placed between the two pieces of leather that create the back of the planner - so it adds squish and a little thickness. A lot of RTS covers have foam added - I personally don't like how it feels - I like to feel the leather and want the natural squish. Stiffner is used to make the cover firmer - it's basically a piece of cardboard placed between the outside and inside leather that form the back of the cover. I personally don't like the firmness this creates and how it feels. For me it takes away from the feel of the real leather and makes the cover feel cheaper - more like something you'd buy at Michaels or off Amazon. Bontex is a fiber board - its similar to the cardboard in concept but its more flexible and thinner. Bontex can be full bontex which is a full sheet added between the outside and inside leather that form the back of the cover or a frame where it's a square with the center cut out. At a minimum you have to have the frame - it gives them the structure they need around the edge to sew the planner together. I personally prefer the frame because you don't feel it at all and its just the feel of beautiful leather and you have more natural flop to the cover. Some leathers can't have just a frame because they are too floppy but they can guide you on that. And when you order a Nomad or Codex the default is a full Bontex sheet so if you want just the frame you'd have to request that. I'm sure you can order Foam or Stiffner too but never asked as I'd personally never want those in mine :) Petra has a video too sharing the differences on some of the above. It might help too. Here you go: vimeo.com/113521325

  • @maribetcarrion3342

    @maribetcarrion3342

    8 ай бұрын

    @@JustScribble WOW! Thank you so much for the detailed explanation. This is very helpful 😊 I agree with all your points and I too prefer the feel of the natural leather without stiffeners or foam. I love floppy leather ❤️ Thanks for sharing the link to the other video.

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    8 ай бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @peachyplanner4834
    @peachyplanner4834 Жыл бұрын

    How do you spell your passport planner and where did you get it?

  • @JustScribble

    @JustScribble

    Жыл бұрын

    The brand is Takahashi Shoten. I bought it on Amazon Japan since I can't order directly from their website to ship to the US. I have some other planners from them as well. Really like them - and am ordering new ones for 2023.

  • @peachyplanner4834

    @peachyplanner4834

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JustScribble thank you, I’ve never used Amazon Japan. I may check it out.