The Versatility of PLOTTER in Mini 5 Square Size 

A PLOTTER Leather Binder in Mini 5 Square Size on a wooden table next to an iced coffee.

The PLOTTER leather binder in Mini 5 Square Size brings together compact portability with expanded space, making it an ideal companion for various note-taking scenarios. While small enough to fit in your bag or coat pocket, it offers more than enough room for your ideas to flourish. Here are five creative ways to use your PLOTTER Leather Binder in Mini 5 Square Size in your everyday life: 

Stream of consciousness notes and journal reflections inside a PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Size Leather Binder in high contrast lighting.
Stream of consciousness notes and journal reflections inside a PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Size Leather Binder beside a pen and books.

1. Stream of Consciousness Note-Taking 

The Mini 5 Square Size is a unique and portable size, perfect for capturing thoughts as they come. Its compact size means you can always have it ready to record those fleeting moments of inspiration without disrupting your natural thought process, which often happens when pulling out our smartphones to record ideas. Alternatively, you can use it to journal about your anxieties and worries, helping you externalize problems and process difficult situations more effectively. Keep it handy throughout your day, and let your ideas flow freely onto its pages. 

A person writing in a PLOTTER Mini 5 Square leather binder beside a laptop and iced coffee.
Stream of consciousness notes and journal reflections inside a PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Size Leather Binder beside a pen and books.
Stream of consciousness notes and journal reflections inside a PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Size Leather Binder beside a pen and books.

The PLOTTER Refill Memo Pads in Mini 5 Square Size come in a 2mm Grid layout, which is ideal for writing, no matter what size your writing. If the 2mm Grid feels small for your writing, consider taking up two grid boxes when writing, allowing you to write on a 4 mm Grid.   

2. Watchlists and Media Journal 

Transform your PLOTTER Mini 5 Square into a media journal by creating lists of books, movies, podcasts, or TV shows you’ve enjoyed. The small but spacious square format provides an ideal canvas for organizing your media consumption.  

TV and Movie notes and watchlist inside a PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Size Leather Binder on an orange leather background in high-contrast lighting.
TV and Movie notes and watchlist inside a PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Size Leather Binder on an orange leather background in high-contrast lighting.

You can expand your thoughts about the media you’ve watched by creating dedicated pages for ratings, analyses, and other recommendations. 

TV and Movie notes and watchlist inside a PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Size Leather Binder on an orange leather background in high-contrast lighting.
TV and Movie notes and watchlist inside a PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Size Leather Binder on an orange leather background in high-contrast lighting.

Using PLOTTER Refill Memo Pads in Mini 5 Square Size in the Blue Paper 2mm Grid is a fun way to add some color to your media notes.  

3. By the Keyboard for Meeting Notes 

Position your PLOTTER in Mini 5 Square Size right under your keyboard during virtual or in-person meetings. Its compact footprint won’t crowd your workspace, yet it offers enough room to jot down key points, action items, and follow-up tasks.  

A PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Leather Binder and a fountain pen in front of a computer keyboard, with notes inside the binder.
A PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Leather Binder and a fountain pen in front of a computer keyboard, with notes inside the binder.

The square form factor makes the Mini 5 Square Leather Binder a similar length to a laptop or keyboard, making it a great analog accessory to your digital workflow. The 5-ring system allows you to easily add or remove pages, keeping your meeting notes perfectly organized. 

A PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Leather Binder and a fountain pen in front of a computer keyboard, with notes inside the binder.

4. Reflections and a Cup of Coffee 

Make your Mini 5 Square part of your morning or afternoon ritual. Keep your Mini 5 Square leather binder beside your coffee cup for moments of reflection and contemplation. The square format provides a refreshing break from traditional notebooks, inviting more creative and meditative writing. 

Journal reflections inside a PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Size Leather Binder beside a fountain pen and iced coffee on a wooden table.

 Capture daily gratitude, personal insights, or simply process your thoughts in a space that feels intimate but with enough space to fully make sense of your thoughts. 

Overhead shot of a person's journal reflections inside a PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Size Leather Binder beside a fountain pen and iced coffee on a wooden table.
Journal reflections inside a PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Size Leather Binder beside a fountain pen and iced coffee on a wooden table.

5. Doodle and Sketches 

Leverage the square format of the PLOTTER Mini 5 Square as a canvas for visual thinking. Treat this unique size as a playground for your thoughts. Sketch concepts, create mind maps, or doodle to help organize your thoughts. The Plain PLOTTER Refill Memo Pad in Mini 5 Square Size is a clean canvas for all your sketches and doodles. 

Sketches inside a PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Leather Binder about photography and shooting notes, beside a scatter of pens and writing tools.
Sketches inside a PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Leather Binder about photography and shooting notes, with pens and writing tools above the binder.

The combination of portability and extra space makes the Mini 5 Square Size an ideal playground for visual exploration, helping you think through complex ideas or simply giving your creativity room to breathe. 

Sketches inside a PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Leather Binder about photography and shooting notes, beside a scatter of pens and writing tools.
Sketches inside a PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Leather Binder about photography and shooting notes, beside a scatter of pens and writing tools.

The Perfect Companion for Your Creative Journey 

The PLOTTER Leather Binder in Mini 5 Square Size balances portability and functionality for today’s busy lifestyle. Whether you’re capturing fleeting thoughts, organizing your media consumption, taking meeting notes, engaging in mindful reflection, or expressing yourself through visual thinking, this versatile binder can adapt to your needs.  

This leather binder is available in Shiranami leather, which features an indigo-dyed, white-waxed leather. This new size in PLOTTER’s leather binder lineup is not just a practical tool, but a stylish leather binder that elevates your notetaking and writing experience. Embrace the creative possibilities of the Mini 5 Square Size and discover how this compact companion can transform the way you capture and develop your ideas. 

A PLOTTER Mini 5 Square Leather Binder propped up against a laptop with notes filled in the binder; there is an iced coffee and pen beside the laptop and leather binder.

Draw Today, Shape Tomorrow 

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