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.
Fountain Pens
A slender, faceted piston-filler with a soft 14-karat gold nib embossed with a hidden scarab, the Egyptomania is a romantic, expressive writer that earns its place as a firm favorite.
Luxury Fountain Pens
A detailed look at Montblanc's Enzo Ferrari Special Edition fountain pen, from its racing-inspired design details to nib performance and real-world writing quirks.
Fountain Pens
A 10 cm pocket-sized fountain pen with a soft 14 karat gold nib, charming 1920s-inspired design, and a price tag that gives pause.
Fountain Pens
A closer look at the Meisterstück 146 Calligraphy Flex, a modern flex fountain pen with an 18 carat gold nib that balances everyday usability with expressive line variation.
Fountain Pens
The Meisterstück 149 Anniversary Special Edition in Platinum pairs the iconic 1952 flagship silhouette with vintage-inspired detailing and a uniquely tuned white gold nib.
Fountain Pens
A large classic piston filler whose real magic sits in the nib: a curved, hand-finished tip that delivers a range of line widths from one pen.
Fountain Pens
Seventy years on, the Meisterstück 149 remains a commanding, reliable large fountain pen. Here is what to weigh before adding one to your rotation, and why secondhand may be the smartest route.
Fountain Pens
Five reasons the Meisterstück 149 earns its price tag, and five reasons you might want to think twice before spending $1,000 on one.
Fountain Pen Ink
Montblanc celebrates 20 years of the Naruto manga series with a deep orange ink. Here is what it is like to write with, wash down, and live with day to day.
Fountain Pens
A limited edition fountain pen packed with symbolism, an 18k gold nib, and a piston filler design that celebrates the world of fairy tales.
Fountain Pens
A limited edition brass and anodized aluminum fountain pen inspired by the 1964 film Goldfinger, with a 14k gold nib and a gun barrel cap surprise.
Fountain Pens
An Italian metal fountain pen built around a Walther PPK theme, with a clever gun barrel cap tribute and a 14k gold nib. Here is what works and what to check first.
Fountain Pens
A limited edition of 333 sterling silver fountain pens with full-body dragon engraving, an 18k gold nib, and a piston filler. Here is what works and what to weigh before spending luxury money.
Fountain Pens
A matte red aluminum pocket pen with a magnetic posting system, a surprisingly good steel nib, and one of the friendlier prices in the exclusive lineup.
Fountain Pens
A fountain pen with racing-inspired materials, a solid metal build, and an Omniflex nib, all at a fair price. Here is what works and what does not.
Running Gear
From a heat-managing race shirt and marathon fuelling to open earbuds, headlamps and maternity leggings, here are the running products that earned a place in our kit rotation this month.
Running Gear
Twelve tested favorites across running sunglasses, commute bags, anti-chafe care, coffee, headphones, recovery socks, layers, and sleep tracking.
Running Gear
Nine running products tested over the past few weeks: natural energy gels, recovery powder, two-in-one shorts, lightweight race liners, caps, and compostable energy blocks.
Running Gear
Nine pieces of non-shoe running kit we kept reaching for this month, from high-carb fueling to winter gloves, leggings, jackets and a commute-friendly running pack.
Running Gear
From an ultra-ready race vest to a surprisingly good budget running cap, seven pieces of run kit that earned their place over the past few weeks of testing.
Running Gear
We tested the Moonlight Noctia headlamp on dark trails: 113 g, 500 lumens, IP68 waterproofing, and a trade-off or two worth knowing before buying.
Fountain Pens
A short, girthy resin eyedropper fountain pen with striking proportions, easy nib swapping, and a price that is hard to argue with.
Fountain Pens
An affordable piston filler with a large ink window, aluminum grip, and plenty of charm, held back only by an out-of-the-box nib that may need tuning.
Fountain Pens
A piston-filled triangular fountain pen with a clear inspiration, an honest set of strengths, and one ethical question worth discussing before you buy.
Fountain Pens
A close look at the affordable Moonman V60 and the original Omas 360 Magnum, two triangular-section fountain pens with very different price tags.
Stationery
The third MOS Burger limited Traveler's Notebook set arrives in regular size with a refill, tin charm, pen holder, and sacoche. Here is what is inside and which pens fit.
Running Shoes
From carbon-plated racers to max-cushion cruisers, these are the upcoming running shoes generating the most excitement this year.
Running Shoes
From super shoes to max-cushion daily trainers, these are the upcoming running shoes generating the most buzz this year, with real strengths and trade-offs to weigh before you buy.
Running Shoes
Three upcoming race-day and speed-day shoes we are most excited to see land in 2026, from a featherweight ASICS racer to a lower-stack Puma option.
Fountain Pens
Judged on looks alone, these ten fountain pens stand out for urushi artistry, carved resin, celluloid, eggshell, and titanium craft.