3X5 card Binder loaded using our Rustic Elegance leathers
We made this prototype version of the 3X5 card binder with a pen loop and an inside diagonal pocket. This adds 1/2 inch to the overall width making the overall dimensions 5-1/2H X 4-5/8W or 14cm H X 11.5cm W. At it’s thickest point (the spine) it is 1-1/4 inches or 3-1/4cm.
Below are two images showing an inside view with my orange Namiki VP fountain pen and a side view. This one is shown with one inch rings.
I would be interested to know what your preference would be for ring size… 1/2, 3/4 or 1 inch (as shown).
To win the original prototype in our standard brown leather, scroll down a few posts for our free giveaway.
July 6th, 2009 at 9:24 am
I oscillate between one-inch and 3/4 inches, because I like having more cards, but I also like having a slim profile to toss in my pocket.
July 6th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
I think I’d love the one-inch rings, mainly so it’ll hold more, which would make it easier to carry around at work and keep track of things.
jess
July 6th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
3/4″
Because carrying too much is a bad idea, and I imagine the 3/4″ would fit the same amount of cards, without being too bulky for someone who wants to put it into a pocket.
July 6th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
1″. It’s simply more practical for me. I love the colors and the whole concept. Great job!
July 7th, 2009 at 2:22 am
I think the one inch - could fit more cards & not be too bulky.
July 7th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Just like that change nothing. Will they be available soon?
July 7th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
I’d tend towards the 3/4″… 1″ would be a bit bulky for my taste. Better yet, a 1/2″ D-ring would practically fit as much as a 1″ O-ring binder.
July 8th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Alas … nothing so beautiful in the Southern Hemisphere. Just what I need to begin grad school this month.
July 8th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
1/2 inch rings for sure — less bulky.
July 8th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
I just recently bought the Folder Holder. Talk about a box full of awesome. :o) This could be interesting too, but I’m not sure about the blue…it’d hafta be darker leather too.
Gimmee………
July 8th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
I vote for 3/4″ and maybe 1/2″ but index cards are only a backup when I am not at a desk, so I am not a heavy user. But, it really looks nice and I would order one! Any chance of dark gray or dark mauve?
July 8th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
I love this!!!!!! LOVE THE COLORS!!
I like the 1″ ring , would there be an option to switch the pen loop side. I usually write on them in the horizontal format and the loop might get in the way at the bottom.
Did i say how much i love the colors?!?! Is this one up for a give away of sale?
July 8th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
Schweet !
July 8th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
I’m torn between 1″ and 3/4″ rings… never been very decisive I guess
July 9th, 2009 at 5:42 am
I would love this
July 9th, 2009 at 5:49 am
3/4″ - I would love to carry this to meetings.
July 9th, 2009 at 6:57 am
Beautiful design. Colors are great. 3/4″ rings should be more than enough - anything more than that, and one would be apt to carry around too many dead cards.
July 9th, 2009 at 7:24 am
great color!!!
1 inch is great
July 9th, 2009 at 8:29 am
wow. I’m a new card user, and this looks wonderful! I’d love to give it a try -
July 9th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Either the 3/4 or the 1″. Looks gorgeous.
July 9th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
It looks fantastic and is unique but I wonder how it would look if there were actual papers in the flap?
July 9th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
I love this with the larger 1″ rings and the leather pen loop. Interesting color combo.
July 10th, 2009 at 7:04 am
3/4 ” as it’s not so bulky–Love it!
July 10th, 2009 at 8:18 am
1/2 ” rings for portability. The rest of the cards would get filed in a box at home.
July 10th, 2009 at 10:30 am
I’d say 3/4″…kinda the perfect mix of portability and storage.
That’s a beautiful little binder!
July 10th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
When would these be available for purchase?
A 1-inch binder with slash pocket and pen loop would be ideal for me! Schedules, chores, children’s information, important numbers and more!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep me updated on when I can purchase one!
July 10th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
1″ rings work for me - it would be portable (big hands), and hold more stuff. I might be able to shove a PDA in the front
July 10th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
I would love the 3/4 inch ring and pen loop, not too bulky. Love the blue.
July 11th, 2009 at 6:31 am
3/4″.
I second the nomination for D-rings - not just for extra carrying capacity; they also line up the card better. It would be worth an extra couple of bucks in materials cost.
July 11th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Great idea - I like the 1″ version
July 11th, 2009 at 9:36 am
I vote 3/4″ - compromise between portable and holding enough cards
July 11th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
I vote for the d-rings, since the papers flip so much easier, but I would go with the 1/2 or 3/4″ rings as the 1″ might be to big for this small binder
July 12th, 2009 at 8:18 am
i am a law student so normally i need a lot of notecards. so 1″ for me.
July 12th, 2009 at 8:38 am
With 3-4 different work - fulltime and voluntary - I use a lot of 3×5 cards.
I combined writing on paper with digital work - can’t do without both.
Would love to try it out/see it on your website.
July 12th, 2009 at 11:09 am
I submit another vote for D-rings, or 3/4″ or 1″ O-rings; the colors are unexpected and pleasing; the holes in the front cover are innovative–makes for a slimmer footprint, it would seem. Lovely and eye-catching!
July 13th, 2009 at 6:27 am
3/4″ rings to keep down the bulk, and D-rings would be great if available.
July 13th, 2009 at 7:08 am
Trying so hard to get Organized. Would be a great thing to add.
July 13th, 2009 at 7:15 am
I think that the rings should be 3/4″. I am really using 3×5 cards as notepaper now and need to store these in this nice-looking folder/holder. I use cards for memory verses and summaries of classes I attend.
July 13th, 2009 at 8:41 am
The color of the leather is perfect and the blue interior is out of the ordinary, but quite unique. Good call on the burly pen loop. I would stick with the 3/4″ rings, perhaps switching to D-Rings for ease of use. Anything bigger, while being a boon with more cards, would be too bulky to easily carry every day. Sharp product. I’d love to give one a try when and if they come available.
July 13th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Another vote for 1 inch rings - index cards are quite thick, so even a rather small number adds up quickly. I like the fact that it’s colorful, too, and not boring.
July 13th, 2009 at 11:46 am
I love the 1″ because cards are pretty thick, and if it were any smaller you really couldn’t fit too many in there….
July 14th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Love the color combination! Go Broncos!
I agree that the 1 inch rings would be good to use with card stock filler.
July 14th, 2009 at 9:48 am
I am just starting to use 3×5 cards to organize my task and for quick notes. I was thinking of “borowing” my wife’s cheep plastic 3×5 case but this one looks much much better. I hope I win. otherwize I’ll have to go to your store front and get one
JLO
July 15th, 2009 at 9:15 am
I would prefer the 3/4 — D rings preferred. I like the cover cut outs, I think that is helpful in reducing overall bulk.
I like the color combination too.
July 15th, 2009 at 10:51 am
I love the prototype. 1/2″ rings would be perfect thickness for pocket portability. 3/4″ rings is a second choice; Not interested in 1 inch binder due to bulkyness. Any Consideration of a 3-rings binder instead of 2 rings?
July 15th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Love it just the way it is. Love to win an original prototype for a test drive. Thanks!
July 15th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
I say 1 inch because you don’t have to fill it. If you have a smaller version and fill it, need more room then you can’t go any where. Love the colours…actually made me gasp at the beauty.
July 16th, 2009 at 9:33 am
The 1 inch would work for me. Love the cutouts for the ring to reduce size. perfect for on the go people.
July 17th, 2009 at 4:59 am
It’s a practical design - you could get away with 1″ rings as the cutout in the front will prevent too much bulk…
July 17th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Love the look, 1″ for me would be great.
July 19th, 2009 at 6:35 am
Would be great to keep all the student info I need ( as a teacher) right at my fingertips.
July 19th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
I am new to your website but I like what I see so far!
July 20th, 2009 at 7:00 am
The folder looks great. Can you tell me if the holes are punched at the standard distance (for us Europeans who are used to two hole and four hole - 888 punchings).
Thanks
Steve
July 20th, 2009 at 7:36 am
I like the fact that it small and I can put my affirmation cards in it.
July 20th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Warm on the outside, cool on the inside, love the colors! One half inch rings might be too small. The pen holder is snazzy and looks very secure.
July 21st, 2009 at 9:31 pm
beautiful design
July 22nd, 2009 at 5:30 am
3/4 inch rings would be perfect. Great looking, smart. Would love to have one.
July 22nd, 2009 at 6:03 am
Love it. Would vote for 3/4 inch rings. Don’t change the colors.
July 22nd, 2009 at 4:33 pm
This is beautiful and functional! I want it!
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:15 am
Absolutely love it… I want one please…….. I vote for the 3/4 in rings
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I beleive this is exactly what my grandson is looking for to start with the habit of writing things down at the time he thinks of it.
July 24th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
I thinks this is a great book to have handy and put down all your project ideas in…
July 24th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
I love the slits for the rings. Terrific color combo, keep it that way!
July 25th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
3/4″ for me! Absolutely love the colors, bulky pen loop and cover cutouts! I would think that D rings would help to keep it flat while flipping through! I hope they are available soooon!!
July 27th, 2009 at 5:36 am
very attractive. i would use
July 27th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Great as it is. I find the bigger the ring the more I carry and it isn’t necessarily the right things that I carry.
Good job.
July 27th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Would be interested in purchasing this as an organizer. The 3/4″ size would be the most useful size for my purposes. (Though I would probably end up with the 1″ thick version.) The stiching around the D-ring cutouts make this a very attractive notebook.
July 27th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
I love it! I vote for the 3/4″–just prefer the slimmer profile.
July 29th, 2009 at 5:54 am
Wonderful idea. I’d go for the 1″ to accommodate as many cards as possible.
July 31st, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Very nice, sleek!
I love school supplies =|
August 1st, 2009 at 6:54 am
Where/when can I purchase this item? It looks like it’d be perfect for the purpose I have in mind for it. Meantime, I make do with my Ringdex.
August 1st, 2009 at 4:17 pm
I’d sure love to try your 1″ binder this school year.
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Looks like it would help keep me on track. Would love to try it!
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:47 pm
I would vote for 3/4 bit 1 is fine.
August 3rd, 2009 at 11:47 am
It is great just as is. Sure would be a good catch. The 1 inch is best.
August 4th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
MMM…. lovely. 1″ really isn’t that thick and since cards are thick I think that would be best.
August 5th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
FWIW, I’d be very interested in a version of this that utilizes the Circa or Rollabind disc system…..then you have great flexibility of moving papers around within the binder, ie, for me more convenient ( I have the right paper punch for this….).
Would like this option in small size and letter size paper too….
Thanks!
August 6th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
These look great, I would suggest the smaller 1/2″ size to maximize portability and take up less room in my bag.
August 6th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
I like the design and the size. I am always making notes about software and techy stuff. I also agree with the 3/4 inch size. I think you got something here with this little gem.
August 7th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Great concept! I’d love the 3/4″ size and would love to purchase. Hope this gets me on a list to know when and where to purchase!
Thanks,
Joan Grove
August 7th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Is this one up for sale or giveaway? I’d be interested in it!
August 7th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
It´s very beatyfull, i think black leather wold be more classic.
My preference would be for ring size 3/4.
August 9th, 2009 at 7:24 am
It is a beautiful index size binder! I’d love to have it!! Well thought out classic design. Kudos to you!
August 11th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Looks like I forgot to enter this one. Hope I’m not too late!
August 12th, 2009 at 8:09 am
Looks great! I’m glad I found this site…Thanks!
August 12th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Nothing to comment on other than great idea and love the design.
August 16th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
That is a great look and I like the rustic leather look.
August 18th, 2009 at 3:38 am
Love the concept. I would add a pocket for holding a business card/owners return if lost details slip.
I’d lose the inside cover stitched pocket and use a clip to hold blank cards or scrible pad or catch the days receipts and bits and pieces.
Cheers.
Angel
August 21st, 2009 at 8:35 am
Love the design! I would go with 3/4″ rings to keep the profile slim.
August 21st, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Very nice. Any thoughts on one for 4×6 cards
August 25th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
I want to win!
August 28th, 2009 at 8:02 am
What a great color combination!
August 30th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Using 3 X 5 cards are really catching on, so having more binders for them will be a given. The binder looks great.
September 5th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
This is spectacular! Great for school and Christmas gift logs (sizes and colors on one card per person), for quick notes in the small handbags, for integrating into larger planners. Super design, great colors! Love it.
September 13th, 2009 at 1:30 am
Looks wonderful and stylish. Who says PDA’s are more fashionable? I prefer the good old fashioned analogue versions!
Anway this is a great design; I would love to own one.
September 14th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Maybe it is my lucky day. product is awesome
September 14th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Perfect!! Functional and fun!
September 15th, 2009 at 9:03 am
Looks great, i would go with the 3/4 rings!
September 15th, 2009 at 9:57 am
This looks great - I could absolutely use this!
September 23rd, 2009 at 1:56 am
Mmmm… a new planner - full of possibilities. I’d like the 1″, as I’ve got lots of stuff. How about a 6×4 version - easier to cut A4 printables into 4… Bright wishes with the development!
September 24th, 2009 at 7:46 am
I think the 3/4 ring would be my first choice. What a great product!
September 28th, 2009 at 7:25 am
I’m a prof, have tons of notes, etc. and say “3/4 inch all the way”. At some point, having more space is diminishing returns. 3/4 inch is enough to have wat you need without bringing the kitchen sink. Like the pen, too…
September 28th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Beautiful! Would like 1″ rings. Kind of big for cards, but I use them a lot.
October 1st, 2009 at 2:58 pm
One inch as shown - absolutely. That thing is beautiful! Love, love, love the pen loop too. It’s big enough and good protection for a nice pen. Great stuff.
October 9th, 2009 at 10:30 am
1/2 in is too tight..and 1 inch is too big–3/4 is just right!
October 27th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
This would be GREAT for the military and fit in our cargo pockets!
October 30th, 2009 at 8:31 am
I want to buy one. PLEASE tell me how. jill
November 11th, 2009 at 9:59 am
hope it is me
November 18th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
I have been looking for weeks to find a 2-ring index card binder. I prefer the 3/4 inch rings and tell me….when will it be ready please!?! Christmas on your list of possibilities?
January 10th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
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I’m Out!
May 31st, 2010 at 1:34 am
I think 1inch would be perfect because you never know what you might need them for apart from cards. I know that carry too much is not wise. But I guess I love to stick to the safe side and opt for a bigger size just in case for those emergent times. Great post. And I love the card binder, lovely.