The Cool Material office along with most of our employees are located in New Jersey. Despite lost power and a few downed trees, we all made it through Sandy okay. Some of our friends, family and countless others we've never met were not as lucky. In an attempt to aid in the relief efforts, we've created these Sandy ... continue reading
Cinder blocks may have fallen out of favor with everyone but the mob due to advances in building materials, but they’re still iconic. These Cinder Block Magnets (made of real cement!) can be used to hang the shopping list, to-do list, Christmas cards, pictures and anything else fridge worthy on a magnetic surface. ... continue reading
You probably already know the benefits of using whiskey stones instead of ice in your drink. Basically, they cool your drink without watering it down so you get all the flavor you expect at a bit more pleasant temperature. With these Icon Whiskey Stones, you can add a bit more fun to your boozing experience. Available ... continue reading
We have an addiction to pens and notebooks. You know this. As much as we love them, and use them on a regular basis, they're inconvenient when it comes to collaboration, archiving and not accidentally being left in a bar. The Sky Wifi Smartpen from Livescribe could solve some of those problems. The wand-sized pen actually ... continue reading
We never thought we'd see the day when a tape dispenser would grace the front page of Cool Material. It has. The MSC01 Filo Tape Dispenser by designer Marie Schenker for Alessi is not your average tape dispenser. There are no moving parts and no pieces of plastic, just a very basic piece of 18/10 mirror polished stainless ... continue reading
Don't believe what you've heard, pens are not mightier than swords. Sure words can hurt, but have you ever had an arm chopped off by a Bic? Swords freakin' hurt. The Schrade Tactical Pen might be an exception however. Made from CNC machined 6061 aircraft aluminum, the Schrade Tactical Pen provides you with a self-defense ... continue reading
You remember those Dilbert / Sudoku / The Office flip calendars you used to have sitting on your desk? You'd see a clever comic, or do some sort of puzzle, then eagerly anticipate the next day when you could tear it off and get a new one. We didn't have the patience for those things either, but they served a purpose. ... continue reading
Watch any futuristic movie and you'll notice that our homes will soon be covered in all chrome everything. Every device and instrument will be cold steel and it will all look like a germaphobe's dream space. To counteract this coming mechanical revolution, add some warmth and design to your pad with pieces like this ... continue reading
There’s something about an industrial setting that just inspires you to work your tail off even if you aren’t covered in grease. We can’t promise your productivity will skyrocket by decking your office space out with these industrial inspired pieces, but we can guarantee they’re all far better than that “Hang in there” poster currently on your wall. ... continue reading
As much as we sometimes try to convince ourselves otherwise, we're not all designers. We know what pixels are, and we like to think that we have the "eye" to make things look good. But there are plenty of people that are way better at layouts, image manipulation and design. [We know this for a fact because we hired ... continue reading
If you're looking for a well-made notebook that you won't want to toss out after you fill it up like something from your local office supply store, Brooklyn's Maxx & Unicorn has you covered. They teamed up with Marilyn Glinka of Emgie Libris to create a handbound journal that's crafted from a single piece of ... continue reading
It’s time to get down to business. Yeah, the summer was loaded with fun in the sun, but now it’s time to start plugging away again. Before you start going back to that full Friday schedule and your tan slowly fades, gear up with some new gadgets for the days in the office and on the road. ... continue reading
Yes, this is another Kickstarter project about a pen. Right now, it's only a project video, but eventually it will probably end up in the Approved: list. So, what makes The Bolt different? There's a sweet bolt action mechanism to release the ink. There's no cap to lose. The materials are being left raw so the pen will ... continue reading
We can't explain why we love different fonts and certain typeface, but we do . . . a lot. We have a calendar this year that has each month written out in a new and interesting style, but the fact is, that far from satisfies our curiosity for checking out new design. For the coming year, we're getting the Typodarium ... continue reading
We've got a notebook for just about everything we want to keep track of. We've got a frayed stack of ones filled with old To-Do lists, we've got one or two for reviewing movies and we have plenty of suds-stained beer rating numbers that, at times, are illegible. Our next project is keeping a written record of all ... continue reading
Best Made Company always presents us with a bit of a problem when they release something new. It's always something that's meant to be useful for the modern outdoorsman, but it ends up looking too nice to want to actually use. Their axes are basically works of art that you'd want to put on display and clean for an ... continue reading
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