The Levenger pocket briefcase.

I have previously written of my love of 3 x 5 index cards. I try to always keep some on me wherever I go to capture thoughts, “to dos”, and notes.

I had been using a leather card holder I picked up from an online company called Gifts For Professionals. It was inexpensive ($15.95) and held about 8 index cards neatly in my back pocket.

I had also looked at the Levenger pocket briefcase, but had stayed away from it because the $16 job from Gifts for Professionals had done the job.

Then the unthinkable happened…while in the middle of a move I lost my card holder.

I figured it would turn up, but the weeks ticked by and it never showed itself. I tried stuffing cards into my back pocket, but they would be grimy, creased and wrinkled when I pulled them out to use them. I needed a new card case.

So I decided to give the pocket briefcase from Levenger a try. Yes, it was more than twice a much, but past experiences with Levenger had been positive so I decided to give it a try.

I opted for the monogram and I don’t know if that delayed my order, but in today’s instant-always-on-world I don’t want to wait around for my online purchases. So I was a bit disappointed when it took over a week for my pocket briefcase to arrive.

But once I received it I was impressed. The packaging was first-class and the pocket briefcase itself was very nice. It’s construction also gave it two extra pockets that my previous 3 x 5 card case didn’t have.

It’s slightly thicker than my previous 3 x 5 card case, but not so much so that you notice it in your pocket. I have about 12 index cards in it right now and it feels about right. I could probably jam a few more in, but it would really get overloaded and, with capacity for only about 8 cards before, I’ve not run out.

I can highly recommend the pocket briefcase. If you’ve been on the fence about getting one; try it. Once you start carrying 3 x 5 cards you’ll wonder how you got by without them.

I will caution; don’t bother with the blank or personalized index cards that Levenger sells unless you’re an absolute paper snob. The paper is nice, but it’s not that much nicer than blank Oxford-brand 3 x 5 cards. I also like customizing the cards for my own needs and printing them out on my laser printer. I can print up a batch of 100 custom-printed 3 x 5 cards for about $3.00 (printer toner included).

I have to give my standard discalimer about product and service reviews. I’ve not been paid a dime to promote this item - In fact it cost me almost $50 with monogram and shipping!

1 comment June 5th, 2006