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The Luggage Combo for Trips That Mix Business With Leisure
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The Luggage Combo for Trips That Mix Business With Leisure
By Travis Haley
The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School
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The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School

Your syllabus for an adult-life reset in September.

By Lanny Fuller
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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in June 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in June 2026.

By Cool Material
The Most Famous Pen in History Turns 100 This Year
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The Most Famous Pen in History Turns 100 This Year

The pen of royals, writers, and Wolf of Wall Street types alike.

By Brett Braley
Accessories
The Standard Memorandum

Inspired by pocket journals from the early to mid 1900's, The Standard Memorandum is designed to chronicle a year of your life. Word. has teamed up with designer and illustrator, Jon Contino, to create a modern version of this storied notebook. The Standard Memorandum is laid out so you simply…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
BookBook Travel Journal

Do you have lots of leather bound books sitting on your mahogany shelves at home? Don't you hate how you can't easily take that class and sophistication with you when you're catching a red-eye? Now you can indicate to others that you're kind of a big deal with the BookBook…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Cold Steel Shark Tactical Marker

How do you plan on getting your Banksy on during the apocalypse? Oh, you haven't thought that out yet? Well, now's the time. The Cold Steel Shark Tactical Marker is your new indestructible autograph-signer that can stand up to whatever is thrown at it. Made to withstand all obstacles, the…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Word. Notebooks Limited Edition Bandana

Long associated with tireless work, devilish deeds and classic American style, the bandana is entrenched in U.S. history. The latest Word. Notebook is inspired by the classic Western staple. It’s an ode to hard work and sharp design. Sporting a unique paisley pattern, each is perfect for tossing in your…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Compact Bolt Action Pen

If you’re looking for an everyday carry pen that’s both rugged and sleek, look no further than this Compact Bolt Action Pen from Boker. The machined aluminum pen is a travel-friendly version of the popular tactical pen the company makes. Ideal for use with your pocket notebook, the Boker Compact…

By Mike Newman
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