Moterm, Gillio Appunto, or Van der Spek Codex? | A5 Notebook Cover Comparison

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Hi friends! In this video, I run a detailed comparison between three A5 notebook covers: Moterm, Gillio Appunto, and VDS Codex. I hope this video is informative to you. Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions!
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00:00 Intro
00:32 Pricing
02:48 Sizes
05:28 Moleskine demo
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A5 covers:
▪ Moterm A5 cover (Amazon): amzn.to/3dUXsPn
▪️ Moterm A5 cover (Aliexpress): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZq...
▪️ Gillio A5 Appunto: www.gillio.be/en/leather-item...
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(Dimensions I found online are different from how I measured and personally see my covers. I don’t know how accurate they are. 🤷)
-- Moterm Cover --
Dimensions: 16 x 22.5 cm (closed) / 32.5 x 22.5 cm (open)
Back pocket: yes
Stiffener: foam sheet
Corners: squared
Clasp: yes
Bookmarks: yes
Pen loop: non-elasticated
-- Gillio Appunto --
Dimensions: 16.5 x 23 cm (closed) / 34 x 23 cm (open)
Back pocket: yes
Stiffener: none
Corners: squared
Clasp: yes
Bookmarks: yes
Pen loop: elasticated
-- Van der Spek Codex --
(Default features, these are changeable either through the website or email)
Dimensions: 16 x 22.8 cm (closed)
Back pocket: none
Stiffener: cardboard (more info: • Van der Spek Internal ... )
Corners: rounded
Clasp: yes, padded
Bookmarks: none
Pen loop: elasticated
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[@clairec1560]

Amazing review thank you so helpful!

[@spellboundnotes]

Thank you so much for watching! 💕

[@thedevinluu]

What a great comparison video! 🤗✨ From what I gather, Moterm is a good “starter”/ entry-level cover for someone like me who’s new to all this leather goodness!

[@spellboundnotes]

JOIN US DEVIN 😂😂

[@thedevinluu]

spellbound notes HAHA! IT'S SO TEMPTING! I know who's to blame if I end up down this rabbit hole...hahaha 😂😂😂❤️

[@ThePlannerPlaceCo]

Amazing video! I’ve had so many questions about these 3 options & this was perfect 🤩

[@spellboundnotes]

I'm so glad it helped you! 💕 If you have any other questions, please let me know!

[@ollieandchloe]

Great video on comparing the leather covers. It was very, very helpful and useful information. Looking forward to more of your helpful tips!

[@spellboundnotes]

Thanks so much for watching! So glad it helped. 💕

[@penthevision4706]

Excellent informative video. Thank you.

[@spellboundnotes]

Thank you so much for watching! 🥰

[@boogiedowngirl]

super informative. what size is the moleskin... and would you say it would fit in the A5 slim planners as well since it's slim

[@spellboundnotes]

Thanks for watching! Yes, the Moleskine I would say is very close to A5 Slim. The official dimensions are 5 x 8.25 inches, or 13 x 21 cm.

[@stationery_tammy]

The Van der Spek Codex doesn't include a Cardboard stiffener by default. Cardboard Stiffener most often needs to be a special request. I have rarely seen a VdS with cardboard stiffener over the past 5 or so years.
VdS does have a Bontex (a type of stiffener) frame. This aids in the production of the cover. It also helps the cover to maintain the rectangular shape over time. The Codex does typically include a Bontex sheet (not only the frame) unless "no stiffener" is requested when ordering.
Steve Morton @philofaxy has a great video comparing the types of stiffener that VdS and many other cover manufacturers use in the covers that they produce.
The video is often shared and reshared in the Van der Spek Organizer Fans Group on Facebook. It's very helpful when ordering a Van der Spek Custom made cover.
I hope this helps!

[@spellboundnotes]

Hi Tammy! Thanks for your thoughts. I never requested anything about a stiffener or not. I only went with what's on the website which didn't provide that option for Codex, so I assumed that was the default, but I don't know for sure. 🤔
I've linked Steve's video in the description. Thanks for sharing!

[@breezyplace]

are you selling the gillio appunto

[@spellboundnotes]

I am not, sorry :(