Fountain Pens
Rockster Daydreamer Fountain Pen Review: Handmade Wood with Real Character
A handmade fountain pen from a Welsh artisan workshop, turned from dyed stabilized maple burl with sterling silver accents and plenty of personality.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 412 / 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 Pen Ink
Rohrer & Klingner Iron Gall Ebony 2023 Review: A Characterful Limited Edition Ink
A limited edition iron gall ink from Rohrer & Klingner that writes more like a dark, purple-leaning grey than a true black, with strong shading and solid everyday behavior.
Indoor Cycling Platforms
Rolla: The Cloud-Streaming Virtual Cycling Platform That Everyone Was Asking About
Rolla promises stunning graphics streamed from the cloud on almost any device, Bluetooth trainer support, and a free intro period. Here is what it does well and what it still lacks.
Trail Running Shoes
Ron Hill Freedom Review: A Cushioned Trail Shoe for Firmer Ground
Ron Hill's Freedom trail shoe pairs a durable Matryx upper with Michelin rubber and a deeper midsole stack, but it shares a lot with its sibling, the Reverence.
Trail Running Shoes
Ronhill Reverence SL Review: A Lightweight Fell Trail Shoe Built for Mud
The Ronhill Reverence SL pairs a lightweight supercritical EVA midsole with a 7mm-lug Michelin outsole. We took it out on technical coastal trails to see how it performs.
Art Supplies
RoseArt Art Supplies Retested: Were the Crayons Really That Bad?
We put vintage RoseArt markers, watercolors, colored pencils, and crayons up against Crayola and modern Cra-Z-Art to settle a childhood grudge.
Stationery
rotring 500 Red Original Set vs Koh-I-Noor 5635 Rapidmatic: A Mechanical Pencil Comparison
A limited rotring 500 Red set with a 15 cm ruler, compared against the 1984 Koh-I-Noor 5635 Rapidmatic that inspired it.
Stationery
rOtring 600 Dark Stone Review: A Handsome New Color on a Classic Drafting Pencil
The rOtring 600 returns with a new Dark Stone colorway. We look at the build, the writing feel, and the flaws worth knowing about before buying.
Stationery
Rotring Tikky Retro Review: A Nostalgic Mechanical Pencil Under 1,000 Yen
The Tikky Retro brings back the early Tikky look at a budget price, with a light, comfortable writing feel and a few compromises worth knowing about first.
Everyday Carry
Rovivon Everyday Carry Picks: A8 Gen 4, A28 G2, E8 Angel Eyes and the U4 Pro Multi-Tool
Four compact everyday carry lights and a titanium multi-tool, compared on output, runtime, body lighting and dual-fuel flexibility.
Flashlights
Rovyvon Angel Eyes E30 Pro Review: A Do-It-All Flat EDC Flashlight With an Identity Crisis
A 3,500-lumen flat wedge flashlight packing EDC, tactical, and utility side lights into one aluminum body. Impressive hardware, but a UI that asks a lot of its owner.
Flashlights
RovyVon E10 LEU Edition Review: A Flat EDC Flashlight With Unusual Battery Flexibility
1,700 lumens, a UV light, a green laser, an OLED display, and the ability to mix 1.2V, 1.5V, and 3.7V batteries make the RovyVon E10 LEU Edition one of the more versatile flat flashlights around.
Flashlights
RovyVon E5 Review: A Dual-Fuel EDC Flashlight Packed With Versatility
A compact EDC flashlight with side lights, UV, a reversible clip, and a rare dual-fuel design that accepts both a built-in lithium polymer battery and a AAA cell.
Multi-Tools
Roxon Flex Prototype Implements: What's Coming Next for This Modular Multi-Tool
A close look at the prototype implements being developed for the Roxon Flex, from a standout T-shank holder to a magnetic grabber ruler, with practical thoughts on which ideas deserve priority.
Multi-Tools & Pocket Knives
Roxon's Big Year: 5 Multi-Tools and Knives That Challenge Leatherman and Victorinox
Roxon overhauled nearly its entire lineup with better steel, smarter small implements, and aggressive pricing. Here are five picks worth a close look.
Everyday Carry Knives
Ruike Knives Roundup: Six High-Value Knives and Multi-Tools Worth a Look
From the budget-friendly P801 to a surprisingly capable fixed blade, six Ruike products that still deliver serious value after a modest price increase.
Everyday Carry
Ruike M661-TZ vs M671-TZ: First Impressions of Two Compact Frame Lock Folders
Two new compact Ruike frame lock knives, one with a titanium lock and one with a milled handle and tanto blade. Here is what stood out, and what to watch for.
Running Gear
Gear of the Year: Five Standout Running Products Worth a Look
From energy chews to a fully loaded trail running belt, these five items earned their place in a year of long training runs and tough races.
Running Shoes
Run So Fly Flare Elite Review: A Featherweight Carbon Racer at a Bargain Price
A 177g PEBAX midsole racer with a carbon plate, aggressive rocker, and a £143 price tag. Brilliant on pace days, but sizing is a real gamble.
Running Shoes
Run Supply Flare Elite Review: A Light, Bouncy Carbon Racer That Punches Above Its Price
We took the Run Supply Flare Elite through a demanding track session to see how this budget-friendly carbon plate racer handles speed, comfort, and stability.
Running Gear
The 2023 Running Gear Awards: Winners and Runners-Up Across Shoes, Watches, and Headphones
A team-voted rundown of the best running gear of the year, from the Garmin Forerunner 965 and Asics Superblast to the Nike Vaporfly 3 and Jabra Elite 8 Active.
Running Apps
Runna App Review: A Training Plan That Adapts to Real Life
A close look at how the Runna app builds a race plan, adjusts intensity and volume, syncs with your watch, and handles travel and holidays.
Running Gifts
Christmas Gift Ideas for Runners 2025: Stocking Fillers and Super Shoe Deals
From a reliable arm heart rate monitor to discounted super shoes, these running gifts and deals make seasonal shopping simple.
Running Gear
Running Essentials Roundup: Nine Kit Picks Worth a Look
From a barely-there hydration vest and Colombian guava fuel to a packable 52g windproof and a £100 massage gun, here are nine running products that earned a spot this month.
Running Gear
Running Essentials This Month: 10 Kit Picks Worth a Look
From a hybrid running vest and ultra-light cap to anti-chafe briefs and SPF moisturizer, these are the running products that earned a spot in our monthly rotation.
Running Shoes
The Standout Running Shoes Spotted at This Year's Running Event
Fourteen new running shoes from Reebok, Adidas, Altra, Brooks, Craft, Hoka, and Mizuno, with what each one is actually built for.
Running
Running Gear Essentials: Shoes, Fuel, and Watches Worth Building Your Rotation Around
Seven running products that cover the essentials: max cushion trainers, carb gels, a GPS watch with strong battery life, a heart rate strap, and a carbon plated race shoe.
Running Gear
Running Gear Favorites: Seven Picks Worth a Look This Month
From budget running socks and chewable energy gels to breathable tops and a premium Garmin watch face, seven tested picks for runners.
Running Gear
Race-Tested Running Gear: Shoes, Watches, Audio and Carry Kit From a Twisty Half Marathon
Nine products put through a real half marathon with tight corners, crowded start waves and a progression-pace finish.
Running Gifts
Christmas Gift Ideas for Runners: 8 Affordable Stocking Fillers and Useful Gifts
Eight small, fun, and affordable running gifts, from natural shoe deodorizers and race photo calendars to massage guns and tie-dye sock kits.