The Original marks the return of manufacturing of Filofax personal organisers to UK for the first time since about 1991 (Unless someone knows a different date?). In recent years a lot of the organisers have been manufactured in either China or more recently India.May 9, 2013
Who invented the Filofax?
Although the Filofax has a long history dating back to 1910, it was re-invented by Ian Logan, when he revamped the Filofax in 1980. The Filofax, like the mobile phone quickly became a desirable accessory for the aspiring Yuppie. Its image was helped by being on sale in top designer Paul Smith's London store in the 80s.Jul 8, 2011
What is a Filofax used for?
The A5 Filofax is less popular than the Personal despite its handy size. It holds 148mm x 210mm paper and is often used as a desktop organiser rather than one carried around. It's a great choice for having in the home office alongside all your other necessary bits and bobs.Jul 9, 2014
Is Filofax the best planner?
The best refillable planner Though expensive, this Filofax is the highest-quality leather planner we tested, and it's small enough to fit in a bag. You can also purchase refills for it from multiple other brands.
What happened to Filofax?
Filofax is part of the UK-based Letts Group. In 2006, Phoenix Equity Partners led a secondary buy out of the business. The deal provided an exit for private equity firm Dunedin Capital Partners. In 2012, the company was acquired by HSGP Investments.
How many pages can a Filofax hold?
Filofax A5 can hold up to 80 pages - about 1/2 inch thick - similar to a Steno notebook 1 of 1 found this helpful.
What size is a standard Filofax?
Personal Size Blank Pages Planner Insert, Sized and Punched for Filofax Personal Notebook (3.7" x 6.75")
Are all Filofax the same size?
The most widely recognised size of organiser, with plenty of room for all your business and social plans. Some models also available in slimmer Compact and Slim sizes (some with zip). Approximate binder size (depending on model) 135mm x 190mm (135mm x 200mm with zip). Personal Compact binder size 120mm x 185mm.
What size is a Filofax personal organizer?
Amazon.com : Personal Size Blank Pages Planner Insert, Sized and Punched for Filofax Personal Notebook (3.7" x 6.75") : Office Products. Learn more about free returns.
What comes with a Filofax?
It came with a diary, some notepaper, TO DO lists etc… so was ready to go! There were place holders for a notepad, business cards and pens so I didn't have to worry about carrying them separately.Jul 8, 2021
Why is it called a Filofax?
A Brief History Yet its origins go back as far as the First World War. In 1921, a London based company was formed to market personal organisation systems in the UK by mail order. In 1930 they registered the trademark "Filofax", the name having derived from the description "file of facts".