Cool Goods for modern Nomads

Smith's Leather Balm (1oz tin)

€8.00

Treat the leather fittings of your canvas and leather bags with this balm made in the USA from pure natural ingredients to increase their longevity and beauty.

Note: Smith's Leather Balm is recommended for smooth leathers, such as the Japanese Tochigi leather used in Superior Labor Engineer Bag straps and pockets or the leather straps on the Peg and Awl waxed canvas range. The Balm is also recommended for leather boots.

We tested Smith's Leather Balm on a 2-year old The Superior Labor Engineer Tote Bag on which the leather straps were beginning to get a bit dry. Read our blog article for details.

Smith's are justifiably proud of their recipe.

Every batch of Smith’s Leather balm is handmade in Maine from 3 all-natural ingredients.

1. 100% organic cocoa butter.

Organic cocoa butter is not commonly used in leather treatment due to it’s high cost.

It has become one of the most highly sought after ingredients in natural cosmetic supplies and skin conditioners.

Cocoa butter is rich in vitamin E and contains natural antioxidants that help fight premature ageing and deterioration.

2. 100% organic beeswax.

Organic beeswax is safer and more effective than other barrier creams like petroleum jelly which contain harmful chemicals that can damage stitching.

It acts as a natural waterproofer, sealing the leather and protecting it from harsh elements.

In addition, beeswax functions as a moisturizer, softening stiff, rigid leather.

3. 100% pure sweet almond oil.

Pure sweet almond oil is rich in vitamins A, E and B. It’s a preferred ingredient in natural health and beauty products.

It’s hypoallergenic and safer than less expensive alternatives. It has many wonderful health benefits and works to improve the overall look and feel of leather goods.

No animal fats, synthetic compounds, preservatives or petroleum based products.Just the safest, highest quality natural ingredients.

Neutral colour.

Application:

1. Make sure that your leather is clean and dry

2. apply sparingly using either your hands (the warmth will help spread the balm and the balm will nourish your skin) or a soft cloth or paper towel.

3. Let the balm saturate the leather and dry for 5-10 minutes.

4. Buff with a soft cloth or paper towel.

Note: the leather may darken slightly, this will be minimised if you apply the balm sparingly.

All quoted prices include 21% VAT, excluding shipping (see our information page for costs).

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The Superior Labor A6 Leather Notebook cover (3 colours)

€50.00

Colour

Quantity

The A6 notebook from Superior Labor is a typical TSL product, the cover combines typical Japanese minimalism with the highest quality materials and workmanship.

Slightly larger than a passport-sized notebook, this beautifully simple leather cover will fit just about any A6 size notebook refill which is then attached to the cover by a simple leather cord. The black and dark brown ones come with an exclusive to TSL A6 size notebook insert and are fitted with an elastic on the outside and a logo on the back rather than the front. Refill inserts are available from our store. The Japanese Tochigi leather itself is of extremely high quality.

In our opinion, this notebook is just the right size for travel and daily use, whether for work or a busy private life, it fits very nicely in the smaller Superior Labor bags, or just in your pocket. The leather feels smooth and "chunky", very luxurious.

Materials: vegetable-tanned leather, hand cut.
Size: L11.5cm × H16cm (for A6 sized notebooks)
Colours: Natural, brown, black
Characteristics: TSL stamped logo, leather cords
Notebook included (refills available)
Made in Japan
Note: Natural/nude leather version does not include the elastic or notebook.

All quoted prices include 21% VAT. Please contact us for further details on VAT deduction and check out point 13 of our FAQ if you are based outside the European Union.

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The Superior Labor Leather Patch pouch (khaki) 2 Sizes

€47.00

Beautifully crafted from the same high quality Japanese canvas and leather as the Superior Labor Canvas Leather Patch 2way bag, the Leather Patch pouch is available in 2 practical sizes to organise your smaller items.

Leather patch and label.
SIZE : S (L26.5cm × H13.5cm), L (L31cm × H17cm)
Material: pure cotton Kurashiki canvas, genuine leather & solid brass
Handmade in Japan.

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The Superior Labor Leather Patch 2way bag (khaki)

€131.00

The Superior Labor Canvas Leather Patch 2way bag is an updated version of the Market Bag.

Made from a lighter weight but high quality Japanese cotton canvas than the Engineer Bags, it is sized to carry a reasonable amount of contents, has a removable adjustable leather shoulder strap and 2 practical leather handles. These 2 carrying options give the backpack it's 2way moniker. Handles and straps are securely attached to the canvas by TSL branded solid brass rivets.

TSL has fitted the bag with leather corners to increase its lifespan (they also look nice) and a decorative leather patch.

One of the things we love about the Leather Patch 2way bag is that it is fully packable: remove the strap and put it in the bag, fold it and you'll find it lies completely flat and takes very little space! Perfect for travellers.

Storage options include the usual small internal double pocket with Superior Labor branding and a generous main compartment.

Leather patch, leather corners, removable and adjustable shoulder strap.
SIZE (L39cm×H39cm×W13cm)
Material: pure cotton Kurashiki canvas, genuine leather & solid brass
Handmade in Japan.

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The Superior Labor Tie Shoulder Bag (navy blue)

€81.00

The Superior Labor Cotton Tie bag (official name) is a super-lightweight and packable bag to bring with you on your travels. The ends can be adjusted to shoulder strap or handle length by simply tying a knot.

Japanophiles won't fail to see the similarity with Furoshiki (wrapping cloth), a square patterned cotton cloth, which is tied together at the corners and used to wrap gifts, food or just used as a bag for smaller items. .

Storage options include the usual small internal double pocket with Superior Labor branding and a generous main compartment.

Material: 100% ripstop cotton.
TSL patch
SIZE (L40cm × H46cm)
Handmade in Japan.

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STYLE Wooden Ballpoint Pen

€35.00

Finish

walnut/brass

wenge/copper

cherry/matt chrome

zebrano/vintage metal

Quantity

A slim and compact, beautifully designed wooden ballpoint pen with a metal cap.

4 versions available: natural zebrano with vintage metal cap, oiled walnut with brass cap, wenge with copper plated brass cap or cherry wood with matt chrome-plated brass. A newly developed precision adapter and the high quality D1 refill ensure outstanding writing comfort.

Refills are here.

Due to the nature of the materials, actual product may differ slightly in appearance from the pictures.

Refill : D1 mine black
Writing area: 5 x 50 mm
Length : 110 mm
Width : 8 mm
Packaging : gift box
Country of origin : Germany

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.urukust Leather Shoulder Bag L Dark Brown

€455.00

A sublime all-leather shoulder bag entirely handcrafted by the designer in Yokohama, Japan.

Yasue Tsuchihira personally selects the hides that are used to make these exquisite creations. Due to the laborious manufacturing process (entirely by hand), only a very limited number of these bags are made each year.

The design brief for this model was to create a bag which was extremely comfortable to carry, supple and as lightweight as possible, made from carefully selected materials offering an agreeable tactile experience and made using as little metal as possible. Aesthetically speaking, these beautiful bags are a model of carefully thought out simplicity, typical of .urukust designs.

The extremely high quality leather used for the main part of the bag feels chunky and very supple, the hides selected by Tsuchihira-san also offer interesting textures which enhance the bag's appearance.

There is no other layer between the leather shell and the lovely pure linen lining to ensure that the bag remains supple.

The well-dimensioned shoulder strap is just the right width to help spread the load comfortably without being bulky. Made from a different leather to the main body which is more adapted to use on a strap, it is also dyed in a subtly contrasting colour which matches the rest of the bag beautifully.

The inner lining is made from a pleasantly tactile pure linen (one of .urukust's signature materials) and includes a large secure zipped pocket and 2 smaller ones on the opposite side.

This .urukust Leather Shoulder Bag is one of the most beautiful bags we have ever seen, it is a real privilege for us to be able to offer them in our store.

Specifications:

Material：kip leather / cow leather, pure linen (lining), brass (rivets, zipper).
Size: h28 x w40 x d6cm
Inside pockets: One large zipped, 2 smaller open ones
Closure: brass zip
Handmade in Japan
This item qualifies for worldwide free shipping.

About .Urukust leather:
All of their leather is natural. As a result, it has varying textures and may have slight blemishes, unevenness of color, or wrinkles.

Product Care:
All leather used in their products is processed without pigments in order to feature the genuine leather's character, without hiding natural blemishes and color variation.

Please note that it tends to stain with water or sweat and may discolour. When it comes into contact with water, wipe it off with a dry, soft cloth immediately and air dry. When a water stain lingers, wet a soft cloth, wring out excess moisture, and gently wipe around the stain to make it less noticeable.

Minor scratches will become unnoticeable with use. You can apply an appropriate amount of leather cream if you like. It's not necessary to apply excessive oil since our leather already contains plenty. Only when the surface looks dry, apply leather cream. Wiping it off with a dry, soft cloth is sufficient as daily maintenance.

Note: All quoted prices include 21% VAT, excluding shipping (see our shipping page for costs). Please contact us for further details on VAT deduction and check out point 13 of our FAQ if you are based outside the European Union. Pens are for illustration purposes only.

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Soumkine Carnet Perpétuel (Universal Planner) - Citrine

€16.00

2nd Generation of Soumkine's absolute best seller — The Universal Planner.

Fiodor Sumkin put a lot of work (months of prototyping) into developing these very clever planners, we feel they are definitely his magnum opus!

Thanks to the special marks on each page you can set up a weekly, monthly, or even daily layout. It also works perfectly as a simple 5mm-grid notebook for your memos or sketches.

This is what makes this notebook a Universal planner.

Everything about this notebook is special: 96 numbered pages of the finest, fountain pen friendly Italian paper that is a joy to write on.

The rose-colored flyleaf, table of contents, black spine and staples are minute details that show the care that was put into the design.

A matte laminate cover enables you to use this extraordinary notebook on it's own; while a beautiful elastic band helps it to lay flat on your desk. Alternatively, remove the elastic and use it as a refill in your traveler's notebook.

Slowly handcrafted in Paris, France.

Specifications:

96 numbered pages with table of contents
Slim size is 4.3 × 8.3 inches (11 × 21 cm) fits the regular Traveler's Notebook.
Universal 5 mm grid layout
70 gsm premium quality Italian paper
Excellent for Fountain pens
Warm ivory color paper
Black spine and staples
Matte laminate cover
Black elastic closure
Every single notebook has a unique serial number

Prices include 21% VAT

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