Fountain Pens
Schon Design Peak (Peekaboo) Review: A Fountain Pen Made From PEEK
A limited run of 200 units machined from virgin PEEK, with subtle engraved branding, a stainless JoWo nib, and eyedropper potential.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 220 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Fountain Pens
Schon Design Pocket Ultem Review: A Small Fountain Pen With Serious Ambition
A translucent Ultem pocket fountain pen with a larger No. 6 nib, excellent twist-to-post threads, and a barrel built for eyedropper filling.
Fountain Pens
Schon Dsign Monarch Nib and Pocket Six: Two Fountain Pen Ideas Done Right
A titanium nib with an integrated tip and a pocket pen built to carry it. What the Monarch writes like, who it suits, and why the Pocket Six makes a clever companion.
Trail Running Shoes
Scott Ultra Carbon RC: First Run Review of Scott's First Carbon Trail Shoe
A first run in Scott's debut carbon-plated trail racing shoe, covering construction, fit, grip and ride feel across wet, muddy trails.
Fountain Pens
Scribo Feel Arrivederle Stelle Review: A Starry Night on Paper
A hands-on look at the Scribo Feel with the special Arrivederle Stelle finish and an oversized triple broad gold nib, covering what works and what to watch for.
Fountain Pens
Scribo Feel La Dotta Campanula Review: An Iridescent Italian Piston Filler with a Signature Nib
A limited-production Italian piston filler inspired by the Campanula flower, with a mother of pearl lilac finish and a wildly expressive triple broad nib.
Fountain Pens
Scribo Feel Mediterraneo Review: A Modern Omas Spirit with a 14k Flex Nib
A faceted piston filler built by former Omas craftspeople, fitted with a soft 14k flex nib that rewards a gentle hand.
Fountain Pens
Scribo La Dotta Domus Review: A Limited Edition Fountain Pen With Real Character
A hand-milled limited edition Scribo Feel with a triple broad 18K nib, 219 pieces worldwide, and a personality you either love or hesitate over.
Fountain Pens
Scrivener EDC Fountain Pen Review: Three Finishes, One Very Smooth Writer
The UK-based Scrivener EDC comes in chrome and gold, brass, and black lacquer aluminum. Here is how each finish writes, weighs, and holds up in daily carry.
Watch Reviews
Seagull Designs Blue Planet Review: A Wonderfully Weird Way to Tell Time
A 46mm titanium mechanical watch with no hands at all, where a rotating micro-carved Earth does the work. Here's what it does well and where it falls short.
Everyday Carry Knives
Sencut Serene and Vesperian Review: Two Budget Folders That Finally Compete
Sencut's new Serene and Vesperian bring aluminum handles, D2 steel, and multiple deployment methods at sub-$50 prices, but the sister brand Savivi looms large.
Fountain Pens
Sheaffer Icon Polished Chrome Review: A Retro-Styled Metal Fountain Pen That Writes Fine
A full-metal fountain pen with art deco styling, a semi-hooded fine nib, and a converter included for around 53 euros. Here is what works and what does not.
Fountain Pens
Sheaffer Legacy Fountain Pen Review: A Mid-Century Icon That Still Writes Beautifully
An all-metal fountain pen with an inlaid 18 karat gold nib, striking art deco styling, and a wet, smooth writing experience that rewards the right kind of writer.
Fountain Pens
Shibui North Kitsune Review: An Artisan Fountain Pen With Real Character
A handmade aluminum fountain pen from a UK artisan, combining sand-blasted metal, hand-applied cerakote, and Japanese-inspired mokume engraving. Here is what to know before buying.
Running Shoes
Skechers Aero Series 2025: Tempo, Burst, and Spark Compared
Skechers rebuilt its performance running line around the new Aero series. Here is how the Aero Tempo, Aero Burst, and Aero Spark differ, and which runner each one suits.
Running Shoes
Skechers Go Run Max Road 6 Review: A Heavier, More Durable Max-Cushion Trainer
The Go Run Max Road 6 is a complete redesign with new Hyperburst Ice foam and a much more durable build. More cushion and toughness, but noticeably more weight.
Running Shoes
Skechers Go Run Ride 10 Review: A Bouncy Daily Trainer That Wants to Be Picked First
A lightweight neutral road trainer with a supercritical Hyper Burst midsole, strong breathability, and a fun ride, held back slightly by a soft feel and upper scrunching.
Running Shoes
Skechers GORun Ride 11 Review: Soft and Bouncy, But Not for Everyone
A new Hyperburst ICE midsole delivers a notably softer, bouncier ride, but tight toe box fit and midfoot-heavy geometry hold this shoe back for some runners.
Fountain Pens
Skogsy Pens Choya Micarta Review: A Handmade Fountain Pen With Real Character
A hand-turned Micarta fountain pen from a young Arizona workshop, with a girthy section, matched materials, and a well-tuned JoWo nib.
Drones
Skydio 2 Plus First Look: Bigger Range, Better Battery, Familiar Everything Else
The Skydio 2 Plus adds pop-up antennas for double the range and a larger battery for around 27 minutes of flight, while keeping the camera and obstacle sensors unchanged.
Running Shoes
Four Sleeper Road Running Shoes 2022: Underrated Picks Worth a Second Look
Four road running shoes that fly under the radar but deliver where it counts: stability, lightweight value, and easy daily miles.
Running Apparel
SOAR Winter Running Apparel: Six Premium Pieces Worth the Money?
An in-depth look at six premium running pieces from British brand SOAR, from two-in-one shorts to a winter anorak, with prices, fabrics, and real-world performance.
Flashlights
Sofirn SP10 Pro and SP10 V3: Two Compact EDC Flashlights That Punch Well Above Their Price
A close look at two AA/14500 pocket flashlights from Sofirn, covering build quality, user interface, output, versatility, and value.
Fountain Pens
S.T. Dupont Line D Gold Dust Review: A Quietly Luxurious Fountain Pen
A brass-bodied, nine-layer lacquered US exclusive with hand-sprinkled gold dust, an outstanding 14k gold nib, and a cap that rings like a luxury lighter.
Fountain Pens
S.T. Dupont Space Odyssey Fountain Pen Review: A Limited Edition Worth a Closer Look
A brass and palladium limited edition fountain pen themed around space travel, with a 14k gold nib and striking Milky Way lacquer.
Mechanical Pencils
Staedtler 925 35 2021 Limited Edition Review: A Refined Take on a Classic
The 2021 limited edition Staedtler 925 35 brings a heritage Mars head logo, a redesigned grip, and slightly lighter body in two striking colorways.
Running Gear
Standout Running Gear Worth Knowing About: Six Picks for Trail and Road
From a powerful head torch and an emergency whistle to race-day fuel and a lightweight daily trainer, six running products that earned their place.
Stationery Gifts
Thoughtful Stationery Gift Sets for Artists, Crafters, Students, and Writers
A curated roundup of stationery gifts over $35, grouped by recipient so you can match the right set to the artist, crafter, student, or writer in your life.
Fountain Pens
Stipula Etruria Inverness Review: A Limited-Edition Safety Filler Fountain Pen
A blue celluloid limited edition with a retractable-nib safety filler, an 18K medium nib, and some practical trade-offs worth weighing before buying.
Flashlights
Streamlight MicroStream USB Review: Why Its Time May Be Over
A long-popular rechargeable EDC flashlight with strong ratings, but modern competitors now beat it on waterproofing, charging, and output. Here's what to know before buying.