Journal

Personalised Gifts for Men That Last a Lifetime
A considered round-up of personalised gifts for men, grouped by occasion and budget, with real ideas for what to engrave and a note on ordering in time for Christmas.
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What Is a Refillable Notebook (and Why It Wins)
A refillable notebook keeps the part worth keeping (a full-grain leather cover made to last) and treats the paper as the only disposable part. Here's how it works and why it's the smarter buy.
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Designing the Wingback Pocket Pen
A look at the pocket pen design decisions behind our smallest writer: small enough to live on a keyring, yet writes like a full-size pen when posted. The metals, the machining and the refill, expla...
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Wingback Metal Finishes Explained: Brass, Steel, Titanium and Black Steel
A plain-spoken guide to the four core Wingback metal finishes: patina-loving brass, low-fuss steel, featherweight titanium and scratch-resistant Black Steel. Pick the one that suits how you carry.
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How Many Cards Fit in a Wingback Wallet?
What each Wingback wallet holds, and the design thinking behind every millimetre — from the 5mm Card Holder to the Winston Travel Wallet.
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Which Wingback Pen? Fountain vs Journeyman vs Mechanical
Three pens, three quite different ways of writing. Here's how to choose between the Wingback Fountain Pen, Journeyman and Mechanical Pen, based on how you like to write and where you'll carry it.
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How to Care for a Leather Wallet (and Re-oil It)
Full-grain leather asks very little of you, but a little care now and then goes a long way. Here's how to clean, condition and re-oil your Wingback wallet so it ages beautifully for years.
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Which Wingback Wallet Is Right for You?
Card Holder, Card Wallet, Cash Wallet or Travel Wallet? Here's how to work out which Wingback wallet fits the way you actually carry, from a couple of cards to notes and travel documents.
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