Gear -- 11 days ago
Tactile stationery to write home about
Tangible items with a practical use can make a big impression for desk-bound daredevils
- Words: Aobh O'Brien-Moody
- Photography: Matthew Beedle
- Set styling: Maya Linhares-Marx
Tangible items with a practical use can make a big impression for desk-bound daredevils
In an age of digital to-do lists and emails sent on the hoof, there’s a certain satisfaction to be found in opening the first crisp page of a new notebook, the dance of pen ink upon a thank-you note and the heft of a steel stapler in one’s palm. Everyday objects we once took for granted are taking on new significance as we attempt to cut down on screen time and instead turn to embracing more tactile experiences with sources of simple pleasure.
This season, we’re harnessing that slightly giddy back-to-school feeling which fresh stationery inspires by investing in beautiful home office additions. A panoply of examples certainly bear this out, from Mount Street Printers’ pristine note paper to Purdey’s grained leather letter tray, an original box of 1960s-era pencils from Present & Correct to a nostalgia-inducing metal sharpening machine courtesy of Caran d’Ache. Not only do these analogue stationery items make for elegant (and efficient) accessories, but they offer a semblance – however small – of control in an otherwise chaotic world. Stationery as therapy? That’s something to write home about.
These ergonomically designed noise-cancelling headphones from Montblanc will take every audio experience to the next level – whether you’re commuting, travelling or working.
The age-old act of sending a physical letter deserves the finest quality apparatus. Mayfair’s Mount Street Printers is our go-to for perfect paper.
This London-made horn letter opener from Connolly serves both as a practical device and beautiful desk accessory that you’ll cherish for years to come.
An elegant leather pen holder is a serious upgrade from that old jam jar you’re currently using. This one from Geneva-based brand Lucrin screams sophistication.
Originally issued in the 1960s by legendary Czech pencil company Bohemia Works, these pencils look as good as they feel in hand.
Manufactured in Seki, Japan, a region renowned for its knife and sword-making tradition, these stainless steel scissors (designed for both right and left handed people) will stand the test of time.
In an age of disposable everything, choose to consume more consciously – starting with this infinitely refillable writing pen from Tom’s Studio, which is designed to last a lifetime.
This sleek, retro-inspired flip clock from renowned London stationery store Present & Correct will perk up any home office.
This grained leather letter tray from Purdey will keep your desk both organised and elegant. The featherburst embossing on the front adds an extra element of interest.
The Zenith stapler proves its worth far beyond practical purposes. Hand-crafted in the Italian town of Voghera since 1924, it’s an enduring design icon.
Fill your office with the gorgeous scent of jasmine sambac buds. Not only does this Jo Malone candle smell divine, it looks it too, in a sleek black glass design.
Beloved by writers, designers and illustrators since 1933, the iconic Caran d’Ache Sharpening Machine is renowned for its high precision and durability.
No gentleman should be without an elegant lighter that’s made to last. This pocked lighter from Dunhill takes our fancy, thanks to its silver-finish palladium-plated brass construction, with an engraved panel inspired by the delicate, shimmering lines of silk moiré fabric.
Keep your pen happily perched on this attractive pen, ready for the second an idea strikes.
Banish those flimsy Bics and reach for this satisfyingly weighty stainless steel pen instead, which is built to last a lifetime. Have it engraved for an extra-personal touch.
Whether you’re jotting down quick notes, writing lists or penning a letter, be sure to have a pack of Mount Street Printers’ writing paper close to hand at all times.
Compact, beautifully bound and utterly versatile, the Stalogy 365Days Notebook is the ultimate productivity enhancer.
Crafted from hallmarked sterling silver, this engravable office accessory is the thing to turn to when inspiration is needed.
This article originally featured in the Autumn 2024 issue of Gentleman's Journal. Read about it here...
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