If you take 2 pieces of any product, and wrap them around a book, the outer piece, has to be bigger, for its edges to be even with the inner piece. The thicker the book, the bigger that outer piece has to be, hence the "bubbling" in the covers. I'm not sure what the industry stand is for covers, but I do know that when we make a men's bi-fold wallet, the outside leather is almost 1/2 inch larger than the inside. So your moterm isn't made wrong, it's just too small.
Hi Lauraschimmel1628! Yes, I completely agree with the cover needing to be bigger to accommodate the thicker books. I was actually following up to the suggested claims that the Moterm A6+ covers, actually fitting the Hibino, since it is slightly bigger than there A6 regular and states that it fits Midori planners. I also have the Hibino for 2023, and it fit the A6+ olive cover from Moterm a little tight but not like the mustard cover. I was confused when the fit with the mustard cover was different for the 2024 Hibino. I know everyone has there suggested A6 standard size and can be different for the planner community, but I was testing this theory again with Moterm as they specifically made a bigger a6+ to accommodate thicker books. Just not the Hibino in this case. This led me to believe that maybe I got a bad cover because my back cover didn't lay the same way as the olive cover from Moterm. None the less, you're correct. The Moterm is too small. I wanted to clear the air and share the fit because there are claims that the Moterm fits the Hibino when, in fact, it does not. Thanks for providing feedback/commenting!
Don’t worry about the baby! Leaving him to figure out is a good mother. My kids are 30. You’re setting the tone for years of PEACE once he gets it. I don’t mind hearing him.
A6 cover... will NEVER lay flat open... That's because to construct this cover, the outside piece of leather MUST be slightly larger than the inside piece -- that's in order for both pieces to fit 'together' around the book insert.
I purchased a Midori this year instead of a A6 Hobonichi and I’m excited but also nervous with what kind of a layout I want to use …. Once I figure that out I’m hoping to really like it in the long run
I must admit the Midori planners are a bit intimidating, but I love them so much 😭🤣! I always stick to how I usually plan when using bullet journals, and that works for me. Whatever you decide to do though, I hope you love it. ❤️
Well, since I don't use it for planning at all, the book has held up pretty well. Though Midori planners have really good binding and can withstand a little stress. The cover that I purchased is one from Amazon. The brand is called OX Knight. Hope that helps Ox Knight A6 Leather Planner Cover for Hobonichi, Stalogy, Midori Hibino, Leuchtturm1917, and More - with Pen Loop, Card Slots, Back Pocket, and Bookmarks (Yellow) a.co/d/iZvRQdF
What is the scent of the leather like? I have had a couple of Moterms and I did not like the scent of the leather at all. It definitely smelled not like leather and very chemical. I would love to try Ox Knight, but I am worried it will smell the same as the Moterm.
Hi! Sorry for such a late response. It does have a smell, but it's not as strong as the Moterm covers. Good thing about Amazon is if you buy it, you can definitely return it lol. I think the smell is mild, though. I hope that this helps.❤️❤️
I got them from Amazon! 😊 here is a link to the item. Thanks for watching! 10 Sheets Monthly Adhesive Index Tabs Colorful Monthly Separator Tabs for Office Study Planners Organizations (Knight) a.co/d/798NC0e
@ruthrice1152 That would be nice. However, they do have a storefront on Aliexpress.com. I searched for them by name, and they make a few good Moterm dupes.
thank you so much for going into so much detail.
Thank you so much for this excellent review!! :)
What a great find! Love the color too! 💙💙💙
Looks like such a good fit. I've never heard of that brand before, thanks for sharing. Also, love the coordinating teal colors.
Hi Natalie, yes this cover fit beautifully. Thanks for watching! ❤️
Omg thank you for this!!!!
If you take 2 pieces of any product, and wrap them around a book, the outer piece, has to be bigger, for its edges to be even with the inner piece. The thicker the book, the bigger that outer piece has to be, hence the "bubbling" in the covers. I'm not sure what the industry stand is for covers, but I do know that when we make a men's bi-fold wallet, the outside leather is almost 1/2 inch larger than the inside. So your moterm isn't made wrong, it's just too small.
Hi Lauraschimmel1628!
Yes, I completely agree with the cover needing to be bigger to accommodate the thicker books. I was actually following up to the suggested claims that the Moterm A6+ covers, actually fitting the Hibino, since it is slightly bigger than there A6 regular and states that it fits Midori planners. I also have the Hibino for 2023, and it fit the A6+ olive cover from Moterm a little tight but not like the mustard cover. I was confused when the fit with the mustard cover was different for the 2024 Hibino. I know everyone has there suggested A6 standard size and can be different for the planner community, but I was testing this theory again with Moterm as they specifically made a bigger a6+ to accommodate thicker books. Just not the Hibino in this case. This led me to believe that maybe I got a bad cover because my back cover didn't lay the same way as the olive cover from Moterm. None the less, you're correct. The Moterm is too small. I wanted to clear the air and share the fit because there are claims that the Moterm fits the Hibino when, in fact, it does not. Thanks for providing feedback/commenting!
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Don’t worry about the baby! Leaving him to figure out is a good mother. My kids are 30. You’re setting the tone for years of PEACE once he gets it. I don’t mind hearing him.
Thank you for this video! I have the Hibino and was looking for a cover. I just ordered it on Amazon and the price is great. 😊
A6 cover... will NEVER lay flat open... That's because to construct this cover, the outside piece of leather MUST be slightly larger than the inside piece -- that's in order for both pieces to fit 'together' around the book insert.
I purchased a Midori this year instead of a A6 Hobonichi and I’m excited but also nervous with what kind of a layout I want to use …. Once I figure that out I’m hoping to really like it in the long run
I must admit the Midori planners are a bit intimidating, but I love them so much 😭🤣! I always stick to how I usually plan when using bullet journals, and that works for me. Whatever you decide to do though, I hope you love it. ❤️
So glad I found this video! Is the book and cover still holding up four months later?
Well, since I don't use it for planning at all, the book has held up pretty well. Though Midori planners have really good binding and can withstand a little stress. The cover that I purchased is one from Amazon. The brand is called OX Knight. Hope that helps
Ox Knight A6 Leather Planner Cover for Hobonichi, Stalogy, Midori Hibino, Leuchtturm1917, and More - with Pen Loop, Card Slots, Back Pocket, and Bookmarks (Yellow) a.co/d/iZvRQdF
@@LifeWithMJB Thank you!
What is the scent of the leather like? I have had a couple of Moterms and I did not like the scent of the leather at all. It definitely smelled not like leather and very chemical. I would love to try Ox Knight, but I am worried it will smell the same as the Moterm.
Hi!
Sorry for such a late response. It does have a smell, but it's not as strong as the Moterm covers. Good thing about Amazon is if you buy it, you can definitely return it lol. I think the smell is mild, though. I hope that this helps.❤️❤️
Where did you get those tabs? It looks like they have a linen texture to them?
I got them from Amazon! 😊 here is a link to the item. Thanks for watching!
10 Sheets Monthly Adhesive Index Tabs Colorful Monthly Separator Tabs for Office Study Planners Organizations (Knight) a.co/d/798NC0e
Wow the price of it is pretty good. Even cheaper than Smartfee (another knockoff of moterm).
I know!! I was actually excited about that too lol
@@LifeWithMJB I wish they had a B6/B6 slim size
@ruthrice1152 That would be nice. However, they do have a storefront on Aliexpress.com. I searched for them by name, and they make a few good Moterm dupes.
Excellent video! Thank you ❤