German Engineering for Your Notes: Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter WK_12

Is the Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter the most versatile notebook system in the world? Today I'll be taking a closer look at the WK_12 model—a unique piece of German engineering that uses a clever clip mechanism instead of rings or elastic bands.

In this video, I walk through the specific WK_12 layout, test the stainless steel clips with various sized notebooks, and see if the quality of the leather is practical, and lives up to the premium price tag.

Whether you use fountain pens, sketchbooks, or a simple planner, this might be the "forever" cover you’ve been looking for.

Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro & First Impressions
0:30 - Dimensions, Interior Layout
1:10 - The Clip Mechanism (How it works)
2:15 - The Elastic Pen Loops, other variants
4:20 - My Practical Daily Driver Setup
7:46 - Final Thoughts

Where to purchase:
Roterfaden (Germany): https://roterfaden.de/taschenbegleite...
Jet Pens (US): https://www.jetpens.com/Roterfaden-Ta...
Nomado Store (Belgium): https://www.nomadostore.com/collectio...
Baum-Kuchen (US): https://www.baum-kuchen.net/collectio...

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Gear Used in This Video:
Top-Down Camera: Samsung Galaxy S25+ (4K Pro Video)
Angle/Face Camera: GoPro
Audio: Zoom H1 Essential
Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro

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