It hurts somehow to admit, but I love the Courier interface.
It feels important to me to somehow attempt to mimic a journal for something that will be used as one. Certainly, this could be duplicated on an iPad using an app, but I think the idea of two screens and a functioning spine is a major differentiator.
We’ll […]
I recently came into possession of one Aeropress, a coffee-making apparatus from the fine folks at Aerobie. Yes, the same Aerobie that makes flying utensils such as the eponymous Aerobie ring that amused many of us as children.
And while I’m a fan of old-timey things (such as my new razor and my pour-over coffee-making process), I […]
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I love the bike industry. I grew up around bikes—my aunt and uncle(s) own a bike shop in the town where I grew up—and I continue to love them to this day. But as someone who tinkers with marketing, I have to say the leaders in the industry (small and large companies alike) really understand […]
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I recently bought two German-built products that made me intensely happy.
One is this pen, the Kaweco AL Sport. $70.
The other is this safety razor, from Merkur Solingen. $35.
Both exhibit qualities that I appreciate in items.
You can take them apart. In fact, in the case of the razor, it must be taken apart in order to be used. This makes […]
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My favorite thing in the world came in the mail today. It’s a bottle of Creed Original Vetiver.
From the first time I smelled this stuff in a Nieman Marcus in Orange County, I was hooked. It smells like grass, summer, and awesome. I highly recommend you check it out.
Creed’s definitely an interesting brand, too. It’s still run […]
Thank you, Telebrands, for bringing us two amazing things: a great new product (the Comfort Wipe) and this most excellent infomercial. Let it be known that I’m a sucker for DRTV.
A few highlights:
Microsoft Impact: an underrated font choice.
The release button on the end of the wand: definitely looks durable. That should last
The lack of discussion of […]
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makes me happy. This is “The Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky”, which I procured from the Randolph Street Wine Cellars. I was thinking about going with some bourbon, but I caught a distinctive word on the front of the box: Suntory. Could this be the Suntory of “For relaxing times, make it Suntory time”‽
And indeed, […]
Oh my.
This is a lovely site. Nike Vintage Running. Nike, you always had me, but this is over the top. I’m in love. I must have a mustache like that one. I will have one. I promise you all.
Via notcot.org.
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a magazine insert by TUL Pens and Officemax. TUL is a recently-developed OfficeMax house brand that offers well-designed, nifty pens at reasonable prices. I found out in the Trib last week that the inserts were in Wired, InStyle, Esquire and Dwell. I read two of those mags consistently […]
It’s my birthday on Friday. The big quarter-century…
In advance of that, my wonderful parents have sent me the bench/drawer/divan above. The upholstered top folds up to reveal a compartment separate from the drawer below. It arrived via FedEx Ground (thanks, guys for not ruining it!) today. It’s perfect.
And get this: my parents made it. By hand. So […]
