Index Card Desk Holder

[inkypete]

Levenger does have a bamboo box that can be used to hold note cards and pens.

 

https://www.levenger.com/home-office-22549/desk-organizers-22555/nantucket-note-card-box-with-cards-core-7959.aspx

 

I have one. It's got a pretty small footprint.

Closest option I have found but I want without the pen holder. Just a box stand for the cards.

[inkypete]

I will check this one out later - sometimes the inserts are removable. Size is about right.

 

https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/otto-pen-cup-bamboo-otbampcup

[A Smug Dill]

Maybe a slightly larger foot so it doesn’t tip. Maybe a half moon style cut out at the top so it is easy to take up a card. Simple. Wish I could draw as I can see it in my mind.

 

Like an extra short or shallow card shoe with a spring-loaded back to serve as a card elevator when stood upright.

 

 

Edit: oops, wrong link

Edited June 13, 2020 by A Smug Dill

[inkypete]

 

 

Like an extra short or shallow card shoe with a spring-loaded back to serve as a card elevator when stood upright.

I’m getting excited now.

[A Smug Dill]

Maybe just be a little "different", and use a single-deck card shoe in its regular orientation on your desk?


Source: (Defunct web site?) coinget.cf

[inkypete]

Maybe just be a little "different", and use a single-deck card shoe in its regular orientation on your desk?

 

Source: (Defunct web site?) coinget.cf

Hmmmmm - may be worth a thought.

[Anne-Sophie]

I also think that you might want to go vintage, there were items like that on every desk, as late as the early 1990's.

 

For vintage stuff, Etsy would be a good source, so is Pendemonium, alternatively you might want to ask My63, our very own Mike to make a custom box for you.

[inkypete]

I also think that you might want to go vintage, there were items like that on every desk, as late as the early 1990's.

 

For vintage stuff, Etsy would be a good source, so is Pendemonium, alternatively you might want to ask My63, our very own Mike to make a custom box for you.

Thanks - I have tried etsy but no luck so far. Will take a better look. Make to order is becoming more likely.

[A Smug Dill]

I saw this at Muji today, and thought it could work.

https://www.muji.com/au/products/cmdty/detail/4550002856229

 

It has the same footprint as this item in Kmart:

https://www.kmart.com.au/product/linen-pen-cup/2860310

but looks rather smaller, mostly because the former is transparent, but also because it only has half as much storage space for cards.

[inkypete]

I saw this at Muji today, and thought it could work.

https://www.muji.com/au/products/cmdty/detail/4550002856229

 

It has the same footprint as this item in Kmart:

https://www.kmart.com.au/product/linen-pen-cup/2860310

but looks rather smaller, mostly because the former is transparent, but also because it only has half as much storage space for cards.

Both look likely to do the job. I picked up the bamboo one from Officeworks and it will be good for now. The insert was removable although in some other similar ones it is not.

 

https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/otto-pen-cup-bamboo-otbampcup

 

But I still hope to find the perfect stand. The bamboo one with half moon cut outs for easy sliding of the cards, maybe a little less depth and a slightly shorter height. I don't want much, I know.

[XYZZY]

You have mentioned having the cards in profile instead of landscape. That means that they ought to fit into a business card display stand: short end of index card is 3", long end of business card is 3.5. I would hope you might find nicer options for business cards holders than for index cards.

[inkypete]

You have mentioned having the cards in profile instead of landscape. That means that they ought to fit into a business card display stand: short end of index card is 3", long end of business card is 3.5. I would hope you might find nicer options for business cards holders than for index cards.

True - but most are too short so the cards wont stand up without a backing.

[Runnin_Ute]

The Levenger Note Card Bleacher, although it has spots for pens, who says you have to use them? Seems like the best available option and it is designed for 3 x 5 note cards.

[inkypete]

The Levenger Note Card Bleacher, although it has spots for pens, who says you have to use them? Seems like the best available option and it is designed for 3 x 5 note cards.

Nice product but the pen part takes up extra space. I’m trying to have the smallest possible footprint on a somewhat crowded desk.

 

Appreciate everyone’s suggestions. Keep them coming if you spot something I may not have seen.

[BrassRatt]

Things standing on end risk falling over. Whatever you end up with, I'd suggest adding weight to the base -- a metal plate, a marble tile, something.

[inkypete]

Things standing on end risk falling over. Whatever you end up with, I'd suggest adding weight to the base -- a metal plate, a marble tile, something.

Yes - thought of that. I thought ideally they could on about a 60-70 degree angle and the foot go back to be level with the top edge of the card (hope I explained that ok).

[Retro-user]

This?

YBM HOME 3 Slot Mesh Letters and Documents Sorter Holder 2372 (1, Silver) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B018RZDJ3Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0Pl8EbYWN5VJV

 

Or maybe this:

Osco Faux Leather Letter Holder - Brown https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B003PHM896/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0Sl8Eb7DJNVT1

Edited June 22, 2020 by Retro-user

[I-am-not-really-here]

If you are looking for something that is, say, 3.25 inches wide internally and 4 inches high, then, rather than specifying the type of holder "index card" just search the generic. And accept that what you may find is sold as a candle holder or a soap holder or a small flower holder or whatever, what does it matter as long as it fits your needs?

[Conan the Grammarian]

Levenger's newest 3x5 card holder holds note cards, but seems designed for using the cards as reminders and not for storage of unused cards.

 

https://www.levenger.com/home-office-22549/desk-accessories-23000/bamboo-note-card-and-pen-holder-17390.aspx

[inkypete]

If you are looking for something that is, say, 3.25 inches wide internally and 4 inches high, then, rather than specifying the type of holder "index card" just search the generic. And accept that what you may find is sold as a candle holder or a soap holder or a small flower holder or whatever, what does it matter as long as it fits your needs?

Very open minded. Even wandering through thrift stores etc looking at all options. I agree that the solution to my search will probably be something designed for a totally different purpose.