VDS Custom Codex (Hobo Weeks)

van der spek custom codex specs:

I ordered a custom Van der Spek (VDS) for my Hobonichi Weeks Mega Sneaker. The Mega version of the Weeks has double the amount of notes paper! Please note: that although the ‘sneaker’ Hobonichi Weeks is slimmer than a regular Weeks, I did not alter the dimensions of the codex standard besides asking for it to fit the “Mega” size.

You’ll find my specific customizations below. I ordered my cover in the Parme Touch Me leather with no stiffener so that it matched my Custom Personal Wide VDS I ordered last year. I waited 6 weeks for this custom codex to arrive after placing my order & submitting payment!

For a video featuring my Parme codex, check out this video. At the beginning and at minute 18, I discuss my codex. I love her!

my custom order specs:

The items in bold are additions or upcharges.

• Codex Standard Mega

• Outside & inside Parme, matching stitching

• No stiffener

• Smooth leather

• Add Gold popper

• Add back pocket

• Add right secretarial

• Upgrade to A5 clasp (normally comes with same size strap as the standard (personal) size)

• Add pen loop (right side)

a5 vs. personal size strap

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VDS Custom Personal Wide (Parme)

MY FIRST TASTE OF PERSONAL WIDE: MY VDS TORTORA CROCO I PURCHASED ON A WHIM VIA INSTAGRAM. SHE WAS WIDENED 1.5CM TO FIT FRANKLIN COVEY INSERTS (SLIMMER THAN PW).

details:

My introduction to Personal Wide inserts began in April of 2018 when I bought a used Van der Spek (VDS) - my first - via instagram. I knew the cover had been ordered custom since it had been widened 1.5cm to fit Franklin Covey (FC) inserts (4.25 x 6.75). Since none of my favorite printable insert shops offered FC inserts, I went ahead and printed Personal Wide inserts (4.75 x 6.75 in). It was a hit! I loved the extra space. I haven’t looked back. I haven’t been in a personal size planner since April of 2018 and I sold all of my personal (medium) sized planners.

MY CUSTOM PARME PERSONAL WIDE!

After a few months in the Tortora Croco, I placed an order for a Custom Personal Wide VDS. I was purposeful in how I designed the pockets to fit what I need and love. I also specifically chose 1.8cm wider (versus 1.5cm or even wider) because I didn’t want a square planner, but I wanted to better allow for side tabs. She’s perfect and I have been so happy with her ever since! If you want a laugh, check out my sketch that I sent to VDS when I was looking to order her below!