The Superior Labor

The Superior Labor - Tochigi Leather - Magnetic Pen Clip

$65.00
$65.00
Tan

The Superior Labor - Tochigi Leather - Magnetic Pen Clip

 

This pen clip, sophisticatedly crafted from Tochigi leather that will last a lifetime and become more lustrous with use, holds a strong magnet that allows you to fasten it to the cover of your favorite notebook, like a Traveler's cover, or jacket. It's a convenient and stylish way to make sure you always have a pen on you. With use, the leather will soften and darken, transforming into your own unique belonging that protects your favorite writing instruments. The back of the clip is embossed with a gold-foil TSL logo. When folded or bent, the oils shift slightly, producing subtle lightened areas and a unique, lived-in character.

 

Tochigi is a pit-tanned nubuck leather. Pit tanning is an ancient method of slowly tanning leather using vegetable tannins. The leather is soaked in a tank-like "pit" and meticulously finished over a period of several weeks to several months. It takes time, but the leather is strong and resilient, and the more it is used, the more it develops its patina and a deeper character.


 

About The Superior Labor:

Founded by former auto mechanic and leather artisan Makoto Kawai, this lifestyle brand crafts a variety of high-quality everyday tools that promote slow and intentional living. Kawai considers The Superior Labor as a natural extension of his experience working with cars, crafting leather goods, traveling, and curating vintage wares. All of The Superior Labor’s design and manufacturing takes place in a former elementary school campus in the rural and mountainous area of Kaga-gun, Okayama Prefecture, where Kawai lives and works. Called “nap village,” it welcomes visitors to come and experience The Superior Labor’s living and crafting philosophy while exploring the wonderful nature of Mount Hongu.