EDC Knives
Why Liner Locks Beat Frame Locks: 5 Reasons With 4 Great EDC Knives
Five practical ways liner lock knives outperform frame locks, plus four excellent examples worth a closer look.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 383 / 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
Little Hollow Customs Mistress Hybrid Review: A Bespoke Pen with a Bronze Twist
A handmade hybrid fountain pen from a small North Carolina workshop, pairing a marbled blue resin body with a rare patented bronze alloy section.
Stationery
Lochby Field Journal and Pen Cases: Field-Ready Kit for Fountain Pen Users
Three well-made Lochby accessories, from the wax cotton Field Journal to the Quattro and Duo pen cases, designed to survive real field use.
Pen Accessories
Lochby Pen Storage: Venture Pouch and Quattro Compared
Two waxed canvas pen cases from Lochby, each with a different approach to protecting your fountain pens on the go.
Stationery
Log Stationery Logwood #Pencil Review: A Minimalist Wooden Mechanical Pencil
A slim wooden mechanical pencil from a South Korean brand, built around a familiar and proven internal mechanism. Here is what works, what does not, and how it compares to the IWI Fusion Color Wood.
Running Gear
London 10K Race Day Gear: 5 Products We Put to the Test
From Saucony super shoes to smartwatches and open-ear headphones, five products tested on a hot, twisty 10K through central London.
Running Gear
London 10K Race Test: Asics Magic Speed 3, Shokz OpenFit and Casio G-Shock
A 10K in Central London put three products through real race conditions: a new-generation super trainer, open-ear earbuds and a G-Shock with Polar heart rate smarts.
Running Gear
London Marathon Gear Test: The Shoes, Watches and Kit That Went the Distance
Five pieces of marathon kit put through their paces over 26.2 wet London miles, with honest notes on comfort, GPS accuracy and race-day performance.
Flashlights
Loop Gear SK03 Review: A Pocket Flashlight With a Glow All Its Own
A compact everyday carry flashlight with dual light sources, wraparound side LEDs, and a micro mode that runs for two years.
Flashlights
Loop Gear SK05 Pro 2 Review: A New Favorite Handheld Flashlight
The Loop Gear SK05 Pro 2 combines switchable spot and flood beams, a bright high-CRI side light, replaceable 18650 batteries, and a power bank function in one well-made aluminum torch.
Flashlights
Loop Gear SK06 Review: A Four-in-One EDC Flashlight With Real Personality
A round-bodied titanium EDC light packing a white main light, RGB sidelight, UV, and a teal laser, with 2,400 lumens of turbo and a three-year glow mode.
Flashlights
Loop Gear SK07 Review: A Retro Military Tactical Flashlight with Serious Throw
The Loop Gear SK07 pairs 2,800 lumens and 515 m of throw with a distinctive skeletonized military design. Here is how it performs day to day.
Fountain Pens
Lorettes Stealth Thread Review: A Fountain Pen With Hidden Threads
A precision-machined brass and aluminum fountain pen from Japan with threads hidden inside its knurling, a 14k gold nib, and a capping experience unlike anything else.
Wallets
Lost Dutchman Cash Fin Wallet Review: Handmade Leather With an Extra Fold
A handcrafted, saddle-stitched leather wallet from Arizona that holds up to 14 cards and 15 bills, with an unusual extra-long cash flap.
Wallets
Lost Dutchman Franklin Wallet Review: A Folded Masterpiece in English Bridle Leather
A stitch-free, glue-free full grain leather wallet made in the USA, with a 13-card capacity test and a quick access slot that earns its keep.
Art Supplies
Louis Vuitton Aquarelle Box vs Masters Touch Watercolor: Does $2,000 Paint Paint Better?
We compare Louis Vuitton's luxury Aquarelle watercolor box against a $10 hobby-grade set to see whether designer paint justifies the price.
Luxury Art Supplies
Louis Vuitton Fornasetti Watercolor Colored Pencils: A $1,220 Pencil Set Under the Microscope
The Louis Vuitton x Fornasetti 12-count watercolor pencil set costs $1,220, and its closest rival may be a $900 Gucci set that looks nearly identical. Here is how both hold up.
Art Supplies
Louis Vuitton vs Sennelier Watercolor Paint: A Side-by-Side Comparison
A $1,900 designer watercolor set goes head to head with a student-grade Sennelier La Petite Aquarelle 12-pack. The similarities are hard to ignore.
Stationery
Luddite Leather Combi Round Zip Pen Case 2 Review: Slim, Casual, and Surprisingly Practical
A cowhide and Okayama denim round zip pen case that stays slim, carries more than it looks like it should, and suits students and office workers alike.
Stationery
Luddite Monotone Boat Pen Case Slim: A Quiet, Well-Made Daily Carry
A single-tone take on Luddite's boat-shaped pen case, with a sturdy build, roughly 15-pen capacity, and a price under 2,000 yen.
Stationery
Luddite Orthdraw Review: A Gorgeous Wood-Body Drafting Pencil with One Annoying Flaw
The Luddite Orthdraw adds weight, a knurled grip, and a longer guide pipe to the Everdraw formula, but a rattling knock cap holds it back.
Running Shoes
Lululemon Beyondfeel Review: A Max-Cushion Daily Trainer With a Twist
Lululemon's Beyondfeel looks like a max-cushion daily trainer but rides firm and flat. Here is who it suits and who should look elsewhere.
Running Shoes
Lululemon Blissfeel Trail vs Blissfeel 2: Which Running Shoe Makes Sense for You?
Lululemon now has two women-focused trainers to consider: the road-focused Blissfeel 2 and the new door-to-trail Blissfeel Trail. Here is how they compare.
Art Supplies
Luxury Art Supplies Gift Guide: Wooden Box Sets Worth Splurging On
A curated luxury gift guide for artists: wooden box sets from Derwent, Faber-Castell, Caran d'Ache and Sennelier, plus a lifetime sharpener and premium watercolor brushes.
Art Supplies
10 Luxury Art Sets in Wooden Boxes Worth Dreaming About
From Caran d'Ache Luminance to Holbein's 150-pencil chest, ten premium wooden box art sets that make unforgettable gifts for serious artists.
Fountain Pens
8 Fancy Fountain Pens You May Never Have Heard Of
From a concrete barrel to sterling silver and lava-inspired resin, eight extravagant fountain pens that go well beyond the usual beginner and intermediate picks.
Fountain Pens
Macar Tools Azure Review: Open-Metal Artistry in a Titanium Fountain Pen
A hand-finished titanium fountain pen with open azure metalwork, a dimpled section, and a fine steel nib that punches above its weight.
Art Supplies
Mad Charcoal Set Review: Premium Charcoal Kit at a Surprisingly Low Price
A complete artist charcoal kit created by portrait artist Josh Hernandez, with premium packaging, smooth application, and an unbeatable price point.
Fountain Pens
Magna Carta Mag 600 Flex Nib Review: Modern Flex That Actually Delivers
An ebonite fountain pen with a true flex nib designed to mimic vintage flexibility. First impressions after inking it up with Ox Blood.
Fountain Pens
Magna Carta Mag 600 Review: A Modern Flex Nib Fountain Pen With Vintage Soul
A black ebonite fountain pen with 24k PVD gold trim and a 14k true flex nib that comes remarkably close to vintage flex performance.