Printmaking
Blick 906 Etching Press Review: A Small Studio Press That Earns Its Space
A compact etching press for intaglio, relief, and monotype work, with practical notes on setup, pressure, blankets, and daily care.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 278 / 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.
Trail Running Shoes
Brooks Cascadia Elite Review: A Trail Super Shoe Built for Ultra Distance
Brooks' debut trail super shoe pairs carbon-infused propulsion with a surprisingly stable ride. Here's how it performed on coastal paths, forest trails, and long runs.
Running Shoes
Brooks Ghost 18 Review: The Dependable Daily Trainer, Updated Carefully
A closer look at the Brooks Ghost 18, a durable and stable cushioned daily trainer that plays it safe, and what that means for your next pair of running shoes.
Running Shoes
Brooks Ghost 18 vs Nike Pegasus 42: Two Reliable Daily Trainers Head to Head
The latest versions of two of the most popular daily trainers on the market go head to head on price, ride, fit, and durability.
Running Shoes
Brooks Ghost Max 2 vs Brooks Ghost Max: Which One Should You Buy?
Brooks updated its max-cushion neutral trainer with a firmer, more stable platform. We compare the Ghost Max 2 against the original to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
Brooks Glycerin 23 Review: A Plush Daily Trainer That Gets the Details Right
The Brooks Glycerin 23 offers max-cushion comfort with a lower 8mm drop, a roomy upper, and a forgiving DNA tuned midsole built for daily miles and long runs.
Running Shoes
Brooks Hyperion Elite 6 First Run: Brooks's Best Carbon Racer Yet?
A lighter build, a reshaped carbon plate, and tweaked DNA Gold foam make the Hyperion Elite 6 a serious step forward for Brooks's top-tier race shoe.
Running Shoes
Brooks Hyperion Elite 6 Review: Brooks' Best Carbon Racer Yet
A tweaked DNA gold foam, a steeper carbon plate, and refined uppers make the Hyperion Elite 6 the strongest carbon race shoe Brooks has released, but can it stand out in a crowded super shoe market?
Aviation
Cessna Citation Excel with Garmin G5000: Why This Upgrade Changes the Value Proposition
A comfortable, economical workhorse light jet made even more capable by a modern Garmin G5000 avionics retrofit.
EDC Knives
Three Discontinued Civivi Knives Worth Grabbing at 32 Percent Off
Civivi is phasing out the KNox, Odium, and Pintail, and all three are currently discounted 32 percent. Here is what each one offers and who should pick one up before they are gone.
Knives
Best Civivi Knives That Make the Elementum Obsolete
Civivi's own newer models, led by the $30 Mini Praxis, may have dethroned the iconic Elementum. Here is how the lineup stacks up.
Journals & Planners
Clever Fox Dream Journal vs Bible Study Journal: A Hands-On Look at Two Guided Journals
Two A5 guided journals from Clever Fox, one for tracking dreams and one for structured Bible study. Here is how they compare on design, layouts, and paper performance.
Running Shoes
On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper vs Asics SuperBlast 3: Which Super Trainer Deserves Your Miles?
Two of the newest max-stack super trainers go head to head for daily miles, recovery runs, and pickup-the-pace days.
Desk Accessories
Copperist Woo Celestial Bunny Pen Stand Review: A Charming Desk Companion With a Hidden Secret
A solid white brass bunny pen stand with onyx eyes, surprisingly good pen holding, and a hidden compartment that makes it more than a desk ornament.
Running Watches
Coros Pace 4 vs Garmin Forerunner 170: Which Entry-Level Running Watch Should You Buy?
Two of the best affordable running watches go head to head on price, battery life, GPS accuracy and smart features to help you pick the right one.
Wallets
Correa Creative Slim Card Holder Light Review: A Horizontal Take on a Minimalist Favorite
The Slim Card Holder Light brings Correa Creative's handmade Badalassi Carlo Pueblo leather craftsmanship to a horizontal card holder format. Here is how it compares to the original vertical Slim Card Holder.
Art Supplies
Crayola's Adult Art Line: Alcohol Markers and Acrylic Paint Markers Tested
Crayola's first alcohol markers and acrylic paint markers promise big value over Posca and Ohuhu. Here is how they actually perform.
Apps & Software
Crayola Adult Coloring App Review: Relaxing, but Rough Around the Edges
A hands-on look at Crayola's new adult coloring app, covering its tools, free content, subscription, and the glitches worth knowing about before you subscribe.
Art & Craft Furniture
Create Room DreamBox Long-Term Review: Five Months of Everyday Use
After five months of daily use, the viral DreamBox storage unit still holds up as a genuinely effective way to organize a large art supply collection, with a few trade-offs worth knowing.
Craft Storage
CreateRoom DreamBox Review: Is This Craft Storage Cabinet Worth It?
A hands-on look at the DreamBox craft storage cabinet, including assembly, organization options, and honest pros and cons.
Fountain Pens
Currently Inked: Four Fountain Pen and Ink Pairings Worth Copying This Season
Four pen and ink combinations that earned a long stay in the rotation, from a TWSBI workhorse to an Aurora special edition.
Fountain Pens
Currently Inked January 2025: Four Fountain Pens and Inks Worth a Look
Four fountain pen and ink pairings after weeks of real use, including a standout wood-and-metal writer, a tuning project that paid off, and one pen with real reliability concerns.
Stationery
Cute Stationery You Didn't Know You Needed: 9 Fun Treats Worth Spoiling Yourself With
Glass pens, tiny bags, eraser dust cleaners, and fancy hourglasses: nine charming stationery and desk items that are pure indulgence, in the best way.
Art Books
Dana Fox Watercolor with Me in the Forest: A Guided Watercolor Book Worth Picking Up
A guided watercolor book with four technique chapters, light pencil sketches, and a project mix that balances beginner-friendly steps with room to grow.
EDC Gear
Dango's Limited Edition Ultem Gear: P01 Pen, Mini Pen, and Capsule
Dango brings its P01 pen, mini pen, and capsule to translucent Ultem as limited edition pieces, priced the same as the aluminum versions.
Fountain Pens
Delmoon Avatar Review: An Entry Point Into Eggshell and Raden Fountain Pens
A fountain pen combining eggshell and raden at a fraction of the usual price, with trade-offs you should know about before buying.
Running Shoes
Diadora Chio 2 and Vigor V: Two Running Shoes Worth a Closer Look
A responsive neutral daily trainer and a faster-feeling stability shoe, both priced at $185, plus a look at the Italian brand's racing ambitions.
Running Shoes
Diadora Garra Carbon 3 Review: A Stable, Comfortable Carbon Racer With Trade-Offs
The Garra Carbon 3 gets an updated Anima PBX midsole, new uppers, and a lighter build, but a firmer ride may put it behind the top carbon racers.
Fountain Pens
Diplomat Viper Review: A Stealthy, Scaled Fountain Pen With Real Bite
A hand-made German fountain pen with a serpent-scale texture, hooded nib, and magnetic cap that punches well above its $82 price, with one notable flaw on the grip.
Running Shoes
Dynafish Xian vs Kiprun Kiptorm Tempo: Two Great-Value Trainers With Different Missions
Two high-performance daily trainers at budget-friendly prices: which one suits your training?