Independent reviews
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
Inov-8's third Trailfly goes zero drop, pairing Fly Speed Pro foam, Boomerang footbeds, and a graphene grip outsole with a roomier anatomical upper. Here is how it performed on nearly ten mixed miles.
Stationery
A dazzling Orii Blue barrel, traditional brass craftsmanship, and a genuinely satisfying writing feel make this limited Romeo No. 3 one of the most striking pens in the series.
Trail Running Shoes
Kailas' performance trail racer pairs an X-shaped carbon plate with flexible supercritical TPU foam, and it works far better than expected on technical ground.
Trail Running Shoes
After roughly 70 miles of testing on rocky mountain trails and a tough 30k race, the Fuga EX330 proves itself as the most capable Kailas trail shoe yet.
Stationery
A close look at the Kaiyu Plus Sellar ballpoint pen: premium feel, G2 gel refill, strong balance, and a small pen-tip wobble worth knowing about before buying.
Art Supplies
A glossy, pigmented set of water soluble pencils with a built-in paintbrush, great color range, and one small frustration with the included brush.
Running Gear
A month of testing the KAS Fuger Air8 V4 reveals a comfortable, cleverly organised 8L trail running vest with 12 pockets and a few quirks worth knowing about.
Stationery
Eleven adorable stationery products that balance charm with everyday usefulness, from stand-up animal sticky notes to miniature scissors and tiny storage tins.
Trail Running Shoes
Keen's first trail running shoe pairs a plush bootie-style upper with durable all-terrain rubber. Here is how it performed on a 7.5-mile test run.
Bird Feeders
A preassembled hanging dual-seed feeder made mostly of metal, with a weather-shielding plastic top and a design that favors smaller birds.
Running Shoes
A closer look at Kip Run's 2026 range: a max-cushion daily trainer, two carbon race shoes, and a versatile trail model.
Running Shoes
A comfortable, stable road-to-trail shoe put through a mixed-terrain half marathon across a wine estate, with plenty of road, gravel and grass along the way.
Running Shoes
A plush, stable gravel shoe with 3mm lugs and a balanced midsole that handles road, grass, and trail with equal ease.
Trail Running Shoes
After 40 miles of testing on mountain trails, the Kiprun Summit Max impresses with its ATPU midsole, Vibram Megagrip outsole, and very reasonable price.
Stationery
A compact round zip pen case with a lambskin-like PU finish, smart interior layout, and a few trade-offs worth knowing before buying.
Stationery
A metal-barreled double knock mechanical pencil with a low center of gravity and excellent writing feel, held back by a slippery grip.
Multi-Tools
Two closely related budget multi-tools with forged plier heads and surprisingly good geometry, plus the trade-offs to weigh before you buy.
Stationery
A lightweight resin mechanical pencil with a shake-to-advance mechanism, retro pop styling, and a few quirks to know about before buying.
Stationery
KOKUYO's bread case is a book-style pen case with a soft corduroy exterior, a clever interior layout, and room for a full stationery kit despite its slim 30mm profile.
Planners
A full walkthrough of the KOKUYO Jibun Techo lineup, from the beginner-friendly First Kit to the daily DAYs Diary and the 2027 artist collaboration cover.
Stationery
A practical guide to the Kokuyo Jibun Techo: choosing the right format, mastering the vertical layout, and the accessories that make it easier to live with.
Trail Running Shoes
A nitrogen-infused ETPU midsole, tough upper, and serious grip make the Prodigio Max a convincing option for ultra-distance training.
Trail Running Shoes
Two of the most popular trail running shoes of 2025 compared on price, weight, fit, midsole durability, and grip, after serious mileage in both.
Fountain Pens
A matte dark blue, rose gold trimmed retractable fountain pen with a smooth gold broad nib, a solid retraction mechanism, and a smaller, more refined build than its predecessor.
Stationery
The LAMY Safari Kuru Toga Inside pairs LAMY's iconic ergonomic grip with Mitsubishi Pencil's refined Kuru Toga KS engine. Here is what works, what does not, and who it suits.
Gift Guide
A fast, practical list of EDC, travel, and gadget gifts available for quick delivery, spanning small Swiss Army knives to flashlights, chargers, wallets, and organizers.
Multi-Tools
The Leatherman Garage brings back the classic Crunch with new inserts and a premium sheath. We look at what changed, what did not, and whether the Captain Crunch earns a place in your kit.
Multi-Tools
The Wave Alpha is the newest and most hyped Leatherman, but durability, pocket comfort, and cutting geometry may point you to the Wave Plus or the Arc instead.
Fountain Pens
A retailer-exclusive Leonardo fountain pen in a diamond-cast resin with deep greens, browns, and coppers, priced at $199 with only 150 pieces produced.
Fountain Pens
We spent time with two Leonardo Officina Italiana Poliedra special editions, including the Arctic Blast limited run, to see whether the multifaceted design lives up to the resin.