Fountain Pens
Narwhal Ikaku Lanyu Review: A Limited-Edition Urushi Flex Fountain Pen
A limited run of 50 units, a deep blue urushi finish over Ebonite, and a custom Crossflex nib built for effortless flex. What to know before you hunt one down.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 283 / 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.
Running Shoes
New Balance 1080 V15 Review: A Return to Form for the Premium Daily Trainer
New Infinion foam, a lighter upper, and a much livelier ride than the V14. We ran ten miles in freezing conditions to see whether the 1080 V15 earns its place back among the best soft daily trainers.
Running Shoes
New Balance 1080 V15 vs Asics Novablast 5: Which Daily Trainer Deserves Your Miles?
Two of the most popular cushioned daily trainers go head to head on foam, fit, ride feel, and value to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
New Balance Elipse Review: Great Looks and Comfort, But the Ride Falls Short
A $145 lifestyle-leaning daily trainer with standout step-in comfort and styling, undermined by a flat, uninspiring ride.
Running Shoes
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13 vs Fresh Foam X Balos: Which Cushioned Trainer Fits You?
Two max-cushion New Balance trainers with nearly identical specs but very different rides. Here is how to choose between the soft 1080 v13 and the bouncier, more stable Balos.
Road Running Shoes
New Balance FuelCell Propel V4 Review: A $109 Daily Trainer With a TPU Plate
A soft, plate-equipped neutral trainer that keeps the price in check, with a streamlined upper and a few trade-offs to know before buying.
Running Shoes
New Balance FuelCell SC Trainer v2 vs v3: Two Very Different Takes on a Plated Trainer
The FuelCell SC Trainer v2 is the bouncier, faster option while the v3 leans firm, stable, and trainer-first. Here is which one fits your running.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Elite V6 Review: A Livelier, More Controlled Carbon Racer
The SC Elite V6 swaps in new Infinitum foam and a reworked carbon plate for a smoother, bouncier ride. Strong marathon comfort, but a questionable outsole holds it back.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Rebel V1 Review: A Fast, Plated Trainer That Takes the Brakes Off
The SC Rebel V1 ditches the tame feel of the standard Rebel line for an aggressive, springy plated ride. Light, fun, and quick, but not without trade-offs.
Running Shoes
New Balance FuelCell SC Trainer v3 vs Fresh Foam X More v1: Similar Specs, Very Different Rides
Two New Balance trainers with nearly identical weights and stack heights that ride completely differently. Here is how to pick the right one.
Everyday Carry
New EDC Gear Haul: 6 Pocket-Worthy Picks Worth a Look
A folding knife, a magazine-fed utility knife, a premium leather wallet, a 5,000-lumen flashlight, and two surprising multi-tools from Roxon.
Everyday Carry
Five New EDC Picks Worth a Look: Wallet, Knife, Pouch, Multi-Tool and Flashlight
A hand-stitched leather wallet, a tiny cleaver knife, an affordable organizer pouch, a classic Leatherman, and a high-output pocket flashlight.
Stationery
New Stationery Highlights: Mildliners, Moomin Pens, Soft Ring Notebooks and More
A fresh wave of stationery arrivals, from new Mildliner shades and Moomin gel pens to soft-ring notebooks, 2025 planners, and two limited edition fountain pens.
Multi-Tools
Nextool Sailor Pro Review: A Budget Multi-Tool With One Annoying Quirk
At around $30 and roughly the same weight as a Leatherman Wave, the Sailor Pro offers a surprisingly complete toolset, but a double-lock design and soft steel hold it back.
Trail Running Shoes
Nike ACG Ultrafly First Run: An Efficiency-First Trail Racer
A first-run look at the Nike ACG Ultrafly, a ZoomX-cushioned ultra-distance trail racer built for efficiency rather than flashy pop.
Running Shoes
Nike Pegasus 41 vs Pegasus Plus: Which One Should You Buy?
Two very different takes on the Pegasus name. Here is how the Nike Pegasus 41 and Pegasus Plus compare on weight, ride, fit, and who each shoe suits best.
Running Shoes
Nike Streakfly 2 Review: A Racing Shoe That Makes You Want to Sign Up for Another Race
A carbon-plated road racer with a 4mm drop, glove-like fit, and genuine grip in wet conditions, tested at the Bolder Boulder 10K.
Running Shoes
Nike Vaporfly 4: First Impressions After a Road Race
A leaner, lighter Vaporfly with a steeper carbon plate. First impressions after racing in it, plus what to check before buying.
Running Shoes
Nike Vomero Premium, On Cloudboom Max, Adidas Adizero Evo Prime X, Hoka Rocket X3: Yay or Nay
Four big-name running shoe releases, four very different verdicts. One earns a pick-up, three stay on the shelf. Here is why.
Running Shoes
Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 3 Review: A Peppy, Super-Light Racing Companion
After a long-run test, the Vaporfly Next% 3 shows a firmer, snappier ride, a shockingly low weight, and a fit that rewards careful sizing.
Flashlights
Nitecore EDC 35 Review: A Month With a 5,000-Lumen Everyday Carry Flashlight
After a month of daily use, the Nitecore EDC 35 proves to be a bigger, hotter-handling upgrade over the EDC 33, with a few trade-offs still worth knowing before you buy.
Flashlights
Nitecore EDC27 Review: A 3,000-Lumen Flat EDC Light Built for Defensive Carry
The Nitecore EDC27 packs 3,000 lumens into a flat form factor with an LCD display, smart lockout system, and defensive-focused controls. Here is what to know before buying.
Flashlights
Nitecore EDC33 Review: A Near-Perfect Everyday Carry Flashlight
4,000-lumen burst, a sustainable 1,200-lumen high, and a smart toggle lockout make the Nitecore EDC33 one of the most capable EDC flashlights around, with a few caveats.
Flashlights
Nitecore MH12 Pro Review: A Compact 3,300-Lumen Upgrade Worth the Step Up
The Nitecore MH12 Pro delivers a major boost in output and throw over the MH12 v2, with a refined beam profile and better EDC proportions, but turbo heat is a real trade-off.
Flashlights
Nitecore MH12S Review: A Tactical Flashlight That Gets the Details Right
The Nitecore MH12S combines 1,800 lumens of turbo output, a smart tactical mode, and unusually flexible battery options in one pocketable aluminum body.
Flashlights
Nitecore MH25 Pro Review: 3,300 Lumens of Searchlight Power
A capable rechargeable flashlight with serious throw, thoughtful build quality, and a few compromises worth knowing about before you buy.
Tech
Nitecore NB Air 5000mAh Review: The Smallest Power Bank for Minimalist Travel
A tiny, slim, waterproof 5,000mAh power bank that slides into a wallet or any small pocket, with sensible trade-offs for faster charging.
Flashlights
Nitecore TM9K Pro Review: 9,900 Lumens and a True Spot-and-Flood Beam
The Nitecore TM9K Pro packs 27 LED cores into three emitters, hitting 9,900 lumens with a 510-meter throw. We compare it with the TM9K Tac and EDC35 to see who each light is really for.
Trail Running Shoes
Nnormal Kadi Review: The Versatile Door-to-Trail Shoe Fills a Gap in the Lineup
Nnormal's newest trail shoe trades pure technical focus for all-round versatility, with a softer supercritical foam, a 4mm lug outsole and a wider, more forgiving fit.
Stationery
Nolty 2026 April Start Planner: A Japanese Planner Worth Watching
A Japanese daily planner with thin fountain pen friendly paper, a flexible layout, and extras that make it easy to live with.