Vintage Mercedes Prototypes

Three old Benz concepts that we wish saw the light of day

As a recent guest at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, I fostered a new understanding and appreciation for the brand and its history. Inventors of the automobile, Daimler is constantly innovating and exploring new solutions for safety, comfort and performance. During the tour there were three prototypes that really caught my eye. An evolution of the iconic 300 SL gullwing, this 1955 300 SLR hardtop …

Pencut

Raymay Fujii's genius portable scissor design

A simple solution for making scissors more portable, the Pencut by Raymay Fujii creatively consolidates to a pen-like form. Just remove the cap and slide up the flexible plastic handles and you’re ready for snipping. As the metal from the blades extends all the way in to the handle, the scissors have a nice weight and good cutting leverage. Around since 2008 in Japan, the …

Midsummer Moccasins

Comfy, casual alternatives to the boat shoe

An update to the ubiquitous boat shoe, mocs combine slip-on appeal with a style nod to the original outdoorsmen. For options that lend laid-back looks without putting you in Phish fan territory, check out these current favorites. Our friends at Furni recently partnered with a Canadian family-owned business with over forty years experience in Native American handcrafts to produce their “Rockassins.” Featuring three eyelets in …