Your journal videos are my favorite videos! I hope to see more in the future!

@stuffandthingsyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

More to come!

Exciting! Nice to see more folx buying the Roterfaden! I received my very first one about a month ago. Almost exactly like yours., Mine is an A5, dark brown with the red elastic and dark grey suede interior. I’ve been using it daily to house my sketchbook and a notebook for notes of online art classes I take. The same plastic sleeves you have I hold handouts in and I bought a plastic zipper folder (exactly like the Midori ones but in A5, from Amazon, which I tuck a very slim Art Toolkit paint palette and travel brush into! It’s been an absolute joy to use and so well made!

@stuffandthingsyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear that you're enjoying yours so much! I'll have a full review this week!

Thanks for sharing this notebook system. It's good to see what alternatives there are to the Midori. I don't think I'll be making a change. After years of perfecting my notebook EDC I am pretty invested in what I have. Best wishes!

@stuffandthingsyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the unboxing. I’m a new subscriber and am really enjoying your content. Thanks for taking the time and energy to produce and publish. Much appreciated.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

Thank you for a great review. I came across the Roterfaden system during Covid. My favourite one is a 2022 special edition yellow leather A5. Their notebooks and calendars are wonderful additions to the Taschenbegleiter cover. My preference is the suede lining.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

These are superb 👍🏻 I’ve not had mine too long but just chose the wrong version really. I went for an SO_22 in a limited blue colour (favourite colour) and I think I’d prefer having both the rear inside pocket like yours and the closure elastic too. Good first look Bradley and I’ll await the review 🙂 I think you’ll like it. I use A5 tomoe river inserts and some of the Roterfaden ones too.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

I looked at the SO_22 as well. I almost went that route. Thanks for watching!

@robertotapia3086

Жыл бұрын

Any reason in particular why you don't like the leather version? I'm between those two and I'm having trouble deciding which one to buy. Thanks

Your first pronunciation was perfect! "Roter Faden" literal means red string, but figuratively it means the central theme of a story. So if you use it as a diary it will contain the common thread of your life's story. Your fiancé is right about the translation of "Taschenbegleiter". This word could be used for anything that is always on your side and lives in the pocket of your pants. I enjoyed your video :)

@stuffandthingsyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@RedouaneSebbar

Жыл бұрын

more like "pocket companion" taschen is used both for bag and pocket but in this context it would be pocket.

I’ve had my Rotenfaden notebook system and I still love it! Very well made too!

Thank you for making this video. An interesting product, but I’ll definitely stick to my traveler’s company notebooks. I don’t know how to explain it, but the inserts in TNs are more snug and pleasant to look at:)

I really like these notebooks as well but a Midori costs about $70 and this one costs $165. Huge price difference

@stuffandthingsyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

That's true. Not cheap!

@rsrrock

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, also what one will truly last longer and be cheaper to maintain? Probably the one without an elastic spine. Maybe this one would be cheaper to buy paper for but maybe not.

@lili721

Жыл бұрын

... and both are overpriced.

@meta5175

Жыл бұрын

@@lili721 exactly, and now I’m thinking about diy, but it’s not easy to find leather too :(

@BeansMcGee2421

Жыл бұрын

@@lili721on Amazon they’re cheaper. My husband got mine for roughly $40- $48 USD. Definitely cheaper than the travelers website and jet pens

i have the travelor 4x 8 and the passport version. they work fine and are much more reasonable in price

Loos like a neat product and system. I still want to get myself a traveller's passport size at somepoint.

Really cool!!! I see the metal tabs as an unneccessary failure mode (I'm an engineer, so that's how my mind works). It seems to be twice the cost of Midori but I'm not sure that it's twice as good. It CERTAINLY has my attention though!! Thanks for sharing - SUBBED.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

Жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks!

Your video inspired me to order a leather notebook to jot down some . . . I'll call them "moments of clarity or self-awareness". Wondering if it might be easier/faster/safer? to first dictate ideas on the phone before using a notebook. No rules I suppose. The microphone with notes app is quick to capture ideas, but seemingly not as satisfying as a tactile book. Block letters and chicken scratch. Not sure I can get thoughts down on paper fast enough. Fleeting things they are! For example, earlier today I came to an understanding about . . . hey look those two squirrels are chasing each other up that tree! One inbound leather notebook AND Simon game... Chacom Grand Cru--> molasses. Not often talked about, but good with coffee.

I've been curious about these for some time. Thanks got sharing. You should check out Paper Republic, its an Austrian company. They're similar to TN but in standard sizes too.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Hi Bradley, just wanted to say that your pronunciation is really good (I'm German)! Your first variant is the correct one where you don't pronounce "Faden" like in the English "to fade" but with a more open "a" sound. But also "Taschenbegleiter" which is not an easy word I presume - really well, kudos! And it's true: it can be translated as "bag companion" but also as "pocket companion". For example, a pocket knife is "Taschenmesser" in German since we call a pocket in trousers and jackets "Tasche". And a bag is also a "Tasche". Looking forward to your next video, all the best! Michael

@stuffandthingsyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I appreciate the information!

I'm following you on twitter!

That looks AWESOME! Looking FW to your review after you've used it for a while. To paraphrase a Psych reference: -fayden / fahden. I've heard it both ways.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

I'll try to have it out in a few weeks!

Came for the pipes, subscribed for content like this. Question: using the websites nomenclature what edition was the one you purchased?

@stuffandthingsyoutube

Жыл бұрын

I think they refer to it as the "Taschenbegleiter BS_20" now.

I checked their website recently. Geez they are expensive when you add the currency difference for NZ. But I do love it and I would like one. Its looks top quality.

Nice!

This is definetly better imho!!

… well, there goes a few more dollars - this looks like exactly what I’ve been looking for

Sooooo Jelly! A very expensive notebook cover, in Canada almost $300 ☹️

Late to the party, but glad to see this review! As I said on last week's Monday Stuff and Things, I'm currently using the Midori A5 planner as my primary art planner. The planner is about on par with the regular Midori notebooks in terms of size, so it was nice to see how it fits in the Roterfaden system. I previously used the Roterfaden inserts from Baum Kuchen years ago, possibly for university note taking? I can't remember. Something worth mentioning is that elastic degrades over time, so I'm curious to find out how well the spine of the Roterfaden system will hold up. Does the company offer any sort of repair/upgrade service when that time comes?

@stuffandthingsyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

I'm curious about the elastic too. I don't think the binding will be an issue, as that is fairly rigid (doesn't have much stretch to begin with), but the band that holds it closed will probably loosen over time. We shall see.

@apaperylife2096

2 жыл бұрын

Roterfaden will repair it for free but of course you have to send it to them. Since that does not work for many of us, they ship a replacement band which you can use , it just won’t be sewn in.

A very cool system. I ordered one custom a few years ago since Midori was just too small for me. This thing can get very bulky but can handle it. Everything is super durable and well made except the red elastic closure got pretty flimsy on me after more than a year of use. It still works but I wish there was a way for the end user to easily replace it without ripping/stitching a new piece in. My favorite notebook for Roterfaden is the Midori MD A5 (same as Bradley has.) I use this plus a smaller Rhodia staplebound and a plastic pouch. Also had a Rhodia topbound pad in the large back pocket for tear away notes.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm curious which plastic pouch you used.

@paullanglois3768

2 жыл бұрын

@@stuffandthingsyoutube i ended up using my Plastic pouch from my Midori. Worked for what I needed and fit well.

@apaperylife2096

2 жыл бұрын

@@stuffandthingsyoutube Amazon Carrie’s A5 plastic zip pouches btw. I bought one that came with an A5 Kraft folder for my Roterfaden.

These notebooks are beautiful! I am seriously considering purchasing.. I had a quick question, are there any companies that make notebooks similar to this in the U.S? Great unboxing, I subscribed! Thanks.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

5 ай бұрын

Not that I know of!

es muy lindo pero sigo enamorada del midori gracias ❤

You are unnaturally obsessed with saying that name Bradley. It looks like a fun system but wow that price point is a big ask. I will be curious to see your full review when it comes. My one 'gripe' with my Midori has always been the sizing of the Pages. I have many Notebooks for my Fountain Pens from Rhodia, Stalogy and Midori as well as Galen Leather (which I would happily recommend for inclusion in your Roterfaden as they are a great size/page count for that I think. I believe the Everyday Notebook they offer is 64 Pages.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. That's a big draw for me too, the ability to use "normal sized" notebooks.

Way better design than the travelers, im hoping they would design a cover with a removeable hard back, like a slide in clip board.

“Zu tun” (read it as: tzu tun) means “to do” :)))

Interesting to see something different but I know it’s not for me. I like the Traveler’s Notebook much more.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough!

Hi. What is the watch you're wearing in this video? I like the small seconds complication.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

10 ай бұрын

It's a Bulova Accutron Gemini.

@Zoldron-9

10 ай бұрын

👍@@stuffandthingsyoutube

Wrap the plastic pocket insert around a notebook insert. Free up one prong!

its funny how many people criticize the travelers notebook and they think they can better the travelers notebook but honestly the design is perfect and that's why there's so much popularity and why other companies want to copy their concept but cannot imitate it. to me that cover looks just like a folio reminds me a lot of the Galen leather and who wants to carry metal clips in their notebook vs strings doesn't make sense to me but each its own and the midori travelers notebook cost 55.00 and do come with a signature book . this item seems too complicated to me to big and not one bit budget friendly for the everyday responsible bill paying person and looks like those metal prongs will rip your notebooks or stab you its just not a smart design to me

B5 and B4, but those are more Japanese sizes. A4 is slightly longer in length and less width than letter size. Which is the rest of the world if you really think about it. So basically A4 is half of A3, which is half of A2… and A5 is half of A4, and A6 is half of A5, then A7 down to I believe 8. I would not want to ruin my hobonichi and Tomae river paper in these clips. Though I do like the cover you bought.

Nice product! Any problem importing the product to the US? Because importing products from the US to Europe has become insanely expensive 😅

@stuffandthingsyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

Other than how long it took to get to me, nope! No issues with customs or anything. There are a few US based retailers that sell them as well.

I have always liked this system. It's just wayyy to expensive for what it is.

@Foxhunter_DE

2 жыл бұрын

It is expensive, yes - but in 10 years it still works and looks like new, the quality of the materials is outstanding. They got some videos on their youtube channel, who people show their Taschenbegleiter after years of usage. So you got good quality materials, a good support, the ability to get everything repaired if something is broken down - and if you use it for many years, the price equals.

I work with leather a lot. That's bad quality leather and too thin. Very poorly finished on the edges.

As a German Red String Pocket Companion Would be a more appropriate translation of the name

@stuffandthingsyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

I don't think anyone needs such a device...those metal clips could be useful, but they are horribly ugly... Thanks for your review! This is a perfect warning: never buy this product !

@stuffandthingsyoutube

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Good luck stuffing that monstrosity into your back pocket :-) I love A5 too but my passport gets the job done and fits in my back pocket. If I want A5, I'll just drag my notebook with me.

...A8 is half an A7 is half A6 is half A5 is half A4 and so on...

Interesting but too big and clumsy. Metal clip breaks your in trouble. If a band breaks you simply replace it. I'll keep my $40 Midori.

yaaaaa no thanks ,,,, elastic is easy to replace at home ,,, i got a wanderer pocket

Nothing will kill Midori so don’t try

Nahhhh

$190 for a notebook lol

😒 Meh

In true German fashion: Over engineered product that has severe limits to it's functionality in efforts to add in a clipping mechanism. Vs piece of folded leather, pot metal and some stretchy bands. Not gonna lie, the travelers is overpriced as hell. You could make your own. With the only difference being the lack of that pewter holder. Other than that. The german piece just doesn't seem as customizable. In an effort for more engineering to allow A5 size (I really doubt the elastics could hold such GIRTH) you're limited by what you order at the factory while with the Midori you can just yoink it out when you decide