YSTUDIO - 'The Weight of Words'

We introduced you to Taiwanese design studio, Ystudio, last year. Today, we are happy to announce that founders Yi and Yanko are expanding their range of simplistic, meticulously crafted stationery objects to include two new pens: The ‘Weight of Words’ collection will see the release of The Classic Sketching Pencil and The Classic Ballpoint Pen. The two new additions are made from brushed brass and will be available from April 1st.

‘The Weight of Words’
Yi and Yanko wish to remind us of the beautiful things that have been forgotten as time goes by. “The meaning of writing to modern people has gradually changed […] Writing has evolved from a way to convey words to a medium to express emotions. ‘Weight’ represents not only a deep emotion, but it also stands for a meaningful commitment: deep, heavy and indelible.” 

Manufactured in scorching heat with temperatures of more than one thousand degrees, Ystudio’s stationery pieces are handcrafted by local masters using traditional manufacturing techniques. Material: Brass. Price €70-90.

GANTLIGHTS - Concrete Gold Necklace

Gantlights was founded by Stefan Gant in 2012 with the ambition to create simple yet beautiful lamps made from concrete. Drawing from his minimal aesthetic, Gant’s architectural influences and playful mix of experimental forms and materials now translated into a minimalistic necklace [P1], which is cast from grey concrete while its top is gilded with 24 carat gold. The handmade necklace nicely juxtaposes and contrasts “noble gold with rough concrete into a timeless designer piece of jewellery.” Size: 1,2 x 1,2 x 5cm; Weight: 15g; Chain: 75cm; Price: €99.

Photographed by Ali Baï and Gladys Fabie for GOODS WE LIKE

LIBERTY – Premium Grooming for Bearded Men

Selected among the best grooming products currently on the market, Liberty Premium Grooming Co. handcrafts their products in the United States using only the finest natural ingredients. “That means no chemicals, nothing harmful, just good old fashioned Mother Nature.” The company takes pride in being the best in their field, providing bearded men with a product that pays meticulous attention to detail.

Virtu Beard Balm and Virtu Beard Oil – the essentials for your beard grooming routine

The Virtu Beard Balm is the brand’s flagship beard care product. It “encapsulates everything it means to be a man with a beard. Prepared, deliberate, ready to achieve great things.” Handcrafted in the USA it contains only all-natural ingredients, including: babassu oil, argan oil, coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, eucalyptus and additional essential oils. Inspired by the company’s beard balm and drawing upon the same principles, the Virtu Beard Oil is used for the maintenance of good beard health. The all-natural ingredients include: almond oil, hemp seed oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, eucalyptus, vitamin E, and a minty fragrance. The ingredients help soften the beard and provide it with essential oils that repair and condition beards. Images by Lorenzo Cisi.

OUR LEGACY - VOID in Clear

Stockholm based label Our Legacy sees itself as a ’product’ rather than a seasonal fashion house. “A ’product’ tends to use other layers to express itself and so on ... such products don’t really need to incorporate the seasonal trend and are often timeless“, explains co-founder Cristopher Nying.

Our Legacy’s ‘Void’ sunglasses in Clear have a modern, rounded silhouette and are handcrafted in Portugal from Italian Mazzuchelli acetate. The unisex eyewear further features Carl Zeiss UV400 lenses and anti-scratch coating. Price €180.