The Punches I Tested
The [Carl Heavy Duty 6 Hole Adjustable Paper Punch](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Carl+Heavy+Duty+6+Hole+Adjustable+Paper+Punch&tag=thetestedhub-20) was the top of the group. The adjustable guides handled personal, A5, and pocket spacing without tools.
Check price on Amazon →I compared five 6-hole punches on my A5 planners and personal organizers to find which one delivers clean holes without warping the page.
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The Punches I Tested
The [Carl Heavy Duty 6 Hole Adjustable Paper Punch](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Carl+Heavy+Duty+6+Hole+Adjustable+Paper+Punch&tag=thetestedhub-20) was the top of the group. The adjustable guides handled personal, A5, and pocket spacing without tools.
Common questions
Most of the units I compared match the Filofax personal size hole spacing. Always check the spec sheet because A5 spacing is different from personal size.
Realistic capacity is three to five sheets of 24-pound paper for most home punches. Cutting more than that bends the punch pins and dulls the edges.







