Copper

Instead of a lifetime of disposable Bics and free bank pens, why not invest in one writing instrument that will last forever? Ystudio, a Taiwan-based design studio, has created just the thing. Their line of writing instruments—a rollerball pen, ballpoint pen, mechanical pencil, and sketching pen—are all crafted from timeless…

Yes, copper makes these cups look good, but that’s not the only reason it was chosen as a material for making these drinking vessels. Copper is naturally insulated and antimicrobial, making it ideal for something like your basic cup. The copper will develop a beautiful patina as you use them,…

If you’re just scribbling reminders on Post-It Notes, go ahead and use a 50-cent disposable pen. But if you’re writing something meaningful, something you or someone else will hold on to for a long time, a fountain pen connects you to a time when every sentence was carefully thought-out. The…