For a binder this classic we had to put our name on it. House your planner in pebbled leather, and keep other essentials handy with credit card slots and space for a folio notepad.
• Genuine pebbled leather
• Open design
• Smart interior with room for credit cards and a folio notepad
FranklinCoveyClassic Franklin Leather Open Binder - Black
4.2
(based on 22 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
(10)
4 Stars
(7)
3 Stars
(4)
2 Stars
(1)
1 Stars
(0)
86%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
(10)
4 Stars
(7)
3 Stars
(4)
2 Stars
(1)
1 Stars
(0)
Pros
Easy to open/close (18)
Well built / quality (14)
Rings close evenly (13)
Easy to customize (8)
Color variety (3)
Cons
Poor color variety (4)
Best Uses
Organizing documents (7)
Document protection (5)
Presentations (4)
Reviewer Profile:
Quality oriented (18), Budget shopper (4)
Primary use:
Business (19)
Most Liked Positive Review
Best Binder I have had
I love this binder and I am a long time loyal franklin planner customer. I have had every size and many different styles of binders. I think I have been a customer for at...Read complete review
I love this binder and I am a long time loyal franklin planner customer. I have had every size and many different styles of binders. I think I have been a customer for at least 30 years. This binder has beautiful leather and is quite flexible. I wasnt sure I would enjoy the Monarch size because I am a small person, however it is great. I am a technical lead and need the size to write up meeting notes and project documents. I am set for the year!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Loved and hated it...
The binder was exactly what I needed. Slim enough to fit into my computer bag, professional in appearance, and tough enough to hold up to a lot of use.
The binder was exactly what I needed. Slim enough to fit into my computer bag, professional in appearance, and tough enough to hold up to a lot of use.
I was extremely disappointed though to unpack it and see that one of the rings wouldn't close all the way. Pliers didn't fix it, so I had to send it back.
The return label didn't include the cost of shipping, so I had to pay another $6.65 for that. Its been almost 3 weeks, so I called customer service today and found out that the replacement is getting ready to ship out.
An email notifying me that the return had been received and was being processed would have been nice!
This is our "go-to" franklin binder. everyone chooses it.
By purchaser
from NE
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Color Variety
Durable Construction
Easy To Customize
Easy To Open/Close
Rings Close Evenly
Cons
Best Uses
Organizing Documents
Comments about Classic Franklin Leather Open Binder - Black:
Everyone likes the clean professional look and feel of this binder.
Service and delivery comments:
Delivery is sometimes slow
Primary use:
Business
3/3/2016
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
I would but this product again.
By Marti
from Plainsboro, NJ
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Durable Construction
Easy To Customize
Easy To Open/Close
Rings Close Evenly
Cons
Best Uses
Document Protection
Comments about Classic Franklin Leather Open Binder - Black:
I have been using Franklin Covey products since 1986 for business. This binder is smaller than the one I've used faithfully for over 25 years. It fits my lifestyle better than the larger version. It's great if you are working with both hand written notes and software like OneNote.
Service and delivery comments:
Delivery was prompt
Primary use:
Business
3/13/2015
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Best Binder I have had
By Mona of Denver
from Denver CO
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Durable Construction
Easy To Customize
Easy To Open/Close
Rings Close Evenly
Cons
Poor Color Variety
Best Uses
Document Protection
Organizing Documents
Presentations
Comments about Monarch Franklin Leather Open Binder - Black:
I love this binder and I am a long time loyal franklin planner customer. I have had every size and many different styles of binders. I think I have been a customer for at least 30 years. This binder has beautiful leather and is quite flexible. I wasnt sure I would enjoy the Monarch size because I am a small person, however it is great. I am a technical lead and need the size to write up meeting notes and project documents. I am set for the year!
Service and delivery comments:
delivered timely and great condition
Primary use:
Business
1/21/2015
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
3.0
Any color as long as its black
By Mark
from Diamond Bar, CA
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Durable Construction
Easy To Open/Close
New
Rings Close Evenly
Cons
No Zipper Pocket
Poor Color Variety
Best Uses
Comments about Classic Franklin Leather Open Binder - Black:
This was a replacement for my old binder. My old binder was better. It was the color I wanted (brown) and had the added feature of a zipper pocket which this one is lacking. My wife bought me one that had all the features of my old one except it had a half-inch ring, which wasn't big enough. This binder was the only one-inch ring alternative. Guys, when you get it right, leave it along!
Primary use:
Personal
6/4/2014
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Very High Quality Binder!
By Hy
from New York
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Easy To Open/Close
Look And Feel Are Great
Rings Close Evenly
Cons
High Cost
Best Uses
Comments about Compact Franklin Leather Open Binder - Black:
I use this product as my daily planner at work. I bought this to replace a generic brand planner that lasted only one year. Time will tell about its endurance, but it seems to be very high quality.
Primary use:
Business
5/30/2014
5.0
Hubby loves it!
By The wife
from Chicago, Il
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Durable Construction
Easy To Open/Close
Rings Close Evenly
Cons
Best Uses
Organizing Documents
Comments about Compact Franklin Leather Open Binder - Black:
Perfect. Exactly what I thought it would be!
Primary use:
Business
3/12/2014
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
2.0
Loved and hated it...
By Long time Franklin Covey user
from Fayetteville, AR
About Me Quality Oriented
Comments about Compact Franklin Leather Open Binder - Black:
The binder was exactly what I needed. Slim enough to fit into my computer bag, professional in appearance, and tough enough to hold up to a lot of use.
I was extremely disappointed though to unpack it and see that one of the rings wouldn't close all the way. Pliers didn't fix it, so I had to send it back.
The return label didn't include the cost of shipping, so I had to pay another $6.65 for that. Its been almost 3 weeks, so I called customer service today and found out that the replacement is getting ready to ship out.
An email notifying me that the return had been received and was being processed would have been nice!
Primary use:
Business
3/3/2014
5.0
Nice Binder
By Mark
from Beaver, UT
About Me Value Oriented
Pros
Color Variety
Durable Construction
Easy To Open/Close
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Classic Franklin Leather Open Binder - Black:
Nice slim planner. Looks good and is easy to carry.
2/14/2014
5.0
Great product, very happy!
By Tim Broker...
from Colorado
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Easy To Open/Close
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Monarch Franklin Leather Open Binder - Black:
I would like to have the plastic 'book mark" for this size binder. I can only find for the smaller versions?
Primary use:
Business
12/19/2013
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Great gift idea! Will recommend to all
By The Admin!
from Knoxville, TN
About Me Value Oriented
Pros
Durable Construction
Easy To Open/Close
Practical
Simple But Elegant
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Classic Franklin Leather Open Binder - Black:
As I stated above, it was the perfect gift for someone at my work, will allow him to become organized, and keep business and personal meetings, calls, etc. in check.
Service and delivery comments:
Arrived quick, excellent condition, couldn't ask for better customer service.
