Tooth and Ink

Tooth and Ink

I am staring at a fat, open-spine binding with a white cross on the cover. A gift from Pia Wallén at her gleaming, oh-so-Swedish studio in Stockholm. My wife and...
Article One Moon Sunglasses
Hexetate—an acrylic resin far lighter than traditional acetate—is what allows the Moon frames by Article One to pull off a classic 1950s aesthetic without the typical weight. While they look... Read more...
xBloom Studio
There is a specific satisfaction in hardware that mimics the tactile logic of a recording studio, where every adjustment is made through weighted, physical interaction. The xBloom Studio leans heavily... Read more...
Sunspel T-Shirts
Tracing the lineage of Sunspel takes you back to the heart of the British Industrial Revolution, specifically to Nottingham in 1860 where Thomas Hill first began experimenting with luxurious, lightweight... Read more...
Yoshitomo Nara Walk On Flip Clock
We find constant inspiration in objects that successfully bridge the gap between high art and everyday utility, much like the Yoshitomo Nara "Walk On" Flip Clock. This piece is far... Read more...
The String® System
Monochromatic dark grey brings a moody, architectural weight to the String System, turning Nisse Strinning’s 1949 wire-frame classic into something that feels entirely contemporary. Its genius lies in its modularity—a... Read more...
Paper Sample Wraps
We are currently deep in the material selection phase for our upcoming product line, specifically evaluating these raw kraft paper samples for our new packaging. Our goal is to strike... Read more...
Sigma BF
There is a specific kind of "mechanical honesty" found in tools that celebrate their own construction rather than hiding it behind plastic shrouds. When we examine the precision-milled aluminum and... Read more...
Junghans FORM Quarz Bauhaus Edition
Loving the new Junghans FORM Quarz Bauhaus limited-edition watch because it perfectly matches our respect for clean design and functional minimalism while still celebrating one of modern design’s great movements.... Read more...
Battery Indicators
Exploring two approaches for the Power Bank’s battery indicator. Numeric LEDs give precise percentage readouts but require more space, circuitry, and visual brightness to remain legible outdoors. Five-segment LED bars... Read more...
Aquaseal Zipper Tests
Evaluating YKK AQUASEAL zippers for our upcoming bags. Full waterproof sealing, zero swelling, and a glide that feels engineered rather than elastic. We’re testing how they behave under load, repeated... Read more...
Notebook First Prototype Sample
Paper factory manager inspecting the first prototype of Notebook. The grid lines are faint in the video so it's difficult to discern but the grid is made from our logo.... Read more...
Papersmiths Primo Pen
We’ve been using this pen for months, and it has quietly become a studio favourite. The colour is the first thing that wins you over—a warm marigold tone that feels... Read more...