Travel Tech
MOX Power Bagel Review: A Travel Charging Kit That Fits in Your Palm
A tiny international adapter, a seven-input power strip, and a built-in extension cord in one compact package. Here's how the MOX Power Bagel holds up for travel.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 389 / 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.
Craft Subscriptions
Mrs. Quilting Subscription Box Review: A First Box Worth Trying?
We ordered the first Mrs. Quilting box as a complete beginner to see what you actually get, whether the projects work, and if the value holds up.
Art Supplies
Muse Kits vs Smart Art: A Full Year of Art Subscription Boxes, Rated
Ten months of Muse Kits boxes opened and judged at full subscription price, with a look back at the Smart Art era they replaced.
Stationery
Must-Have Japanese Stationery: Pens, Pencils, and Markers Worth Trying
Eleven Japanese pens, pencils, and markers that stand out for smooth ink, clever engineering, and rich color.
Running Shoes
Must-Have Running Shoes of 2025, Part Two: Five Standout Releases
Five upcoming and newly launched road and trail running shoes that caught our attention for 2025, from Salomon, Hoka, Brooks, La Sportiva, and Speedland.
Fountain Pens
Mythic Pens VS3 Review: A Modern Pen with a Vintage Soul
A handcrafted fountain pen inspired by the Parker Duofold, with brass accents, a superb steel nib, and made-to-order build quality from a small artisan workshop.
Fountain Pens
Nahvalur Eclipse Review: A Retractable Nib Fountain Pen With Real Character
The Nahvalur Eclipse is an aluminum retractable nib fountain pen at €99. A smooth, well-tuned writer with a clever full-body mechanism, but a few design quirks worth knowing about first.
Fountain Pens
Namiki Nippon Art Great Wave Fountain Pen: Hokusai's Icon You Can Write With
A maki-e fountain pen that reinterprets Hokusai's Great Wave with hand-placed gold, a 14k nib, and a surprising argument for daily use.
Fountain Pens
Namiki Yukari Ginkgo Limited Edition 2022: A Maki-e Fountain Pen Worth the Splurge
A limited edition of 300 pieces with gold-dusted ginkgo leaves, a firm 18-karat broad nib, and one of the most comfortable pen bodies Namiki makes.
Fountain Pens
Napolean Italia Ultum Review: An Amber Engineered-Plastic Fountain Pen With Real Character
A medium-sized cartridge-converter fountain pen turned from Ultum, a strong aerospace-grade plastic, with a stainless steel nib, clean Greek key engravings, and a $115 price tag.
Fountain Pens
Narwhal 365 Anniversary Plongeur Review: A Titanium Limited Edition Worth Hunting Down
Narwhal marks its anniversary with the 365 Plongeur, a titanium piston filler with an Ebonite feed, flush porthole ink windows, and a spring clip.
Fountain Pens
Narwhal Horizon Gaia and Desert: Earth-Inspired Fountain Pens Worth a Look
Two Earth Day-inspired piston fillers from Narwhal with marbled resin, unique wave cap bands, and in-house steel nibs. Here's what to know before buying.
Fountain Pens
Narwhal Horizon Twilight Review: A Nature-Inspired Piston Filler With Real Character
A thin cigar-shaped piston filler with custom resin, a unique wavy cap band, and an in-house steel nib. Here's what works and what to check before buying.
Fountain Pens
Narwhal Ikaku Cherry Blossom Urushi: A Springtime Fountain Pen Review
An ebonite fountain pen finished in cobalt blue urushi lacquer with sparkling cherry blossom inlays, a 14k gold nib, and craftsmanship that justifies its premium price.
Fountain Pens
Narwhal Ikaku Pan Long Review: A Chinkin-Carved Coiling Dragon in Ebonite
A limited edition of 24 ebonite fountain pens with hand-carved chinkin lacquer art, a 14k gold nib, and a luxury price to match.
Fountain Pens
Narwhal Ikaku Yu Review: An Artisan Urushi Fountain Pen With Real Personality
Narwhal's first Ikaku line release pairs a Nautilus-style Ebonite body with Urushi lacquer, Raiden inlay, and an in-house 14k gold nib. Here is what works and what to check before buying.
Fountain Pens
Narwhal Nautilus Horsehead Nebula Review: A Deep-Space Resin Fountain Pen
A Goldspot-exclusive piston filler with swirling orange, blue, and purple resin from Starry Night Resins, a trio of porthole ink windows, and a well-balanced in-house steel nib.
Fountain Pens
Narwhal Nautilus Sunset Ember Review: A Fiery Resin Fountain Pen from the Nature Collection
A piston-filling fountain pen with brown, gold, and amber resin, rose gold trim, and Narwhal's in-house steel nib, sold exclusively through Galen Leather.
Fountain Pens
Narwhal Original Plus Rainbow Ras vs TWSBI Vac 700R Iris: Two Rainbow Vacuum Fillers Compared
A glittering Goldspot-exclusive vacuum filler takes on a beloved TWSBI classic. Here is how the two rainbow pens stack up on design, filling, nibs, and price.
Fountain Pens
Narwhal Original Plus Rainbow Wrasse Review: A Sparkly Step Up for Growing Collections
A translucent, shimmer-filled vacuum filler with rainbow PVD trim that makes a convincing case as your next upgrade pen at $65.
Fountain Pens
Narwhal Voyage Pride 2023 Review: A Sparkling Limited Edition Piston Filler
A diamond-cast resin piston filler with unicorn poop material, rose gold trim, and a charitable mission behind it. Here is what to know before it sells out.
Fountain Pens
Navalur Horizon Aurora Fountain Pen Review: Piston-Fill Elegance Under $170
A hand-crafted resin piston filler with an in-house steel nib, big ink window, and a price that makes it a serious value pick.
Smart Bird Feeders
Netview Dual Camera Smart Bird Feeder Review: Two Angles on Your Backyard Birds
A smart bird feeder with a main front camera and a second side-angle camera, lifetime AI bird ID, and solar charging support.
Art Supplies
New Art Supplies Worth Testing: Four Finds That Break the Mold
A revived century-old shadow gray, glitter Posca pens, clever Japanese highlighters, and a do-everything sketchbook put to the test.
Running Shoes
New Balance 1080 v13 After 100 Miles: Long-Term Review of a Premium Daily Trainer
One hundred miles in, the New Balance 1080 v13 holds up as a comfortable, durable premium daily trainer, with smart alternatives for runners who want to spend less.
Running Shoes
New Balance 1080 V13 First Look: A Soft, Cushioned Cruiser for Recovery Miles
After a hard race season, the 1080 V13 steps in as a comfortable daily trainer with a softer Fresh Foam feel, a lighter build, and a taller stack than its predecessor.
Running Shoes
New Balance 1080 v13 Review: A Plush Classic That Changed Direction
The 1080 v13 gets lighter, softer and pricier. Here is what that means for easy runs, tempo work and whether the older versions are still the smarter buy.
Running Shoes
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13 vs ASICS GEL Nimbus 25: Which Max Cushion Shoe Wins?
Two premium cushioned daily trainers go head to head on fit, ride, comfort and value to help you pick the right easy-day shoe.
Running Shoes
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v13 vs Hoka Clifton 9: Which Cushioned Daily Trainer Fits You?
Two everyday running shoes that both got softer this generation, yet now do noticeably different jobs. Here is how they compare on cushioning, fit, and long-run comfort.
Running Shoes
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v13 vs More v4: Which Cushioned Cruiser Should You Buy?
Two plush New Balance daily trainers with very different personalities. Here's how the softer 1080 v13 compares with the wider, rockered More v4.