All reviews
Every product we have reviewed, ordered by most recent.
Writing & Office
Leuchtturm1917 A5: numbered pages, indexed, thread-sewn, €22. Rhodia Webnotebook: 90 gsm Clairefontaine paper, noticeably smoother for fountain pens, €20.
Everyday Carry
Seiko 5 Sports: self-winding, 100m water resistant, €150. Tissot Le Locle: COSC-certified, ±4 sec/day, €500. Both service indefinitely.
Clothing
Red Wing Heritage 875: Goodyear welt, oil-tanned leather, made in Minnesota since 1952. €320, resoleable indefinitely. Wet weather: Danner Mountain Light.
Outdoor & Travel
Most travel backpacks fail at the zipper or the shoulder strap within three years. The right bag, with a real…
Writing & Office
Disposable mechanical pencils are a waste. The right metal pencil, properly maintained, will outlast you and…
Clothing
Most belts fail at the buckle stitching or the first hole within two years. A full-grain leather belt with a…
Cooking & Home
A cast iron pan from 1960 still cooks. A non-stick pan from last year is already finished. Here is what to…
Everyday Carry
Amazon is ending support for older Kindles - which is exactly why the Kobo Clara BW is the smarter long-term…
Outdoor & Travel
A stainless steel water bottle with a lifetime warranty can last for decades. Here is how to choose one that…
Clothing
Leather gets better with age - but only if you care for it. This guide covers cleaning, conditioning,…
Cooking & Home
Lifetime guarantee sounds like a promise. Read the fine print and it is usually a marketing term with an…
Writing & Office
A fountain pen is the only writing instrument that improves the more you use it. This guide covers choosing…
Cooking & Home
A good chef's knife is the single most important tool in a kitchen. Buy one good one and it will outlast you.…
Tools
Makita DHP486 is the 18V drill to buy if you want one battery platform for 15 years. The motor lasts, the…
Writing & Office
A fountain pen does not wear out. The nib lasts decades, the body lasts a lifetime, and ink costs a fraction…
Cooking & Home
A French press has three parts: a carafe, a lid, and a plunger with a mesh filter. The mesh is the only part…
Cooking & Home
Three materials dominate the BIFL frying pan conversation: cast iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel. Each…
Outdoor & Travel
A headlamp is a safety tool. The battery dies when you need it most if you trust a cheap one. Petzl and Black…
Outdoor & Travel
A good pair of hiking boots costs €150 to €350 and lasts 10 to 20 years if resoled. A cheap pair costs €60…
Everyday Carry
The Saddleback Slim Wallet has a 100-year guarantee and only improves with time. Here's why it's the best…
Clothing
Merino wool regulates temperature, resists odour, and lasts years longer than synthetic base layers. The…
Everyday Carry
Two brands have dominated the BIFL multitool category for decades: Leatherman and Victorinox. They solve…
Outdoor & Travel
A cheap rain jacket lasts 2 to 3 seasons before the DWR treatment fails and it stops beading water. A good…
Tools
Stanley handles heavy work, Olfa covers the widest range, and NT Cutter excels at precision. Here is which…