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Postalco Oyster Writing Set

£10.00

  • Made by Postalco (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Contains 10 envelopes & 30 letter sheets
  • Dimensions—
    Box: 15 x 19 x 2.1 cm
    Sheet: 13.7 x 17.8cm
    Envelope: 14.3 x 9.5cm

 

 

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Postalco Oyster Writing Set

This letter set, sized at just a bit larger than a postcard, allows the thoughts to flow in a more casual way.

The particular warm surface texture of this paper is not too smooth, but still lets the pen glide. Ideal for ballpoint, pencil, and fountain pens. Box includes 30 pieces of letter writing sheets and 10 envelopes. Made in Japan.

Versatile Paper

Laid paper has a good thickness but also a warm and slightly textured surface. Ideal for ballpoint, pencil, and fountain pens. This paper is pH neutral. Contains 25% cotton fibre and made with non-chlorine bleached fibres. It is FSC certified.

Oyster Envelope

The envelope shape is an original Postalco design and is sized to perfectly fit the letter writing sheets. Ideal for ballpoint, pencil, and fountain pens, the paper is pH neutral. It contains 65% cotton fiber and made with non-chlorine bleached fibres.

Copper Plate Printed

The long history of copper plate printing began in the 15th century. It is known as the way many formal documents are printed. The remarkably fine lines possible with etched plate printing is what makes it the choice for printing money, stamps and the stationery of royal families worldwide.

Like an Oyster

A letter is like an oyster: protected outside while it conceals something special inside. We don’t usually look carefully at oyster shells, but they are dignified and their rugged surface shows their experience. An engraved oyster is carefully printed from an etched copper plate on the box.

Making the Invisible Visible

Stationery makes invisible, but important things, into something visible. The moment you close a digital display or phone, your calendar is gone. That’s what we feel is not satisfying about some digital solutions for things like to-do lists. There is still a very clear function for paper and stationery.

― Mike & Yuri Abelson

<Learning from Japan

The craftspeople, suppliers, and small workshops found in Japan make things not to be found anywhere else. We are fortunate to work with family businesses that are so focused on their craft. Don’t put Postalco items on a shelf or in a drawer. Their beauty is revealed through daily use. They will help you feel good at home and be ready in a meeting.

— Mike & Yuri Abelson

Ecologically Made in Japan

‘Mottainai’ is the culture of not wasting. This also means making something well. All items are made in Japan where we are able to find exceptional attention to detail. Postalco also develop a wide range of materials in Japan that are worth pouring time into to create items that will age beautifully. The wood comes from managed forests in Hokkaido, the leather is vegetable tanned to avoid using the toxic chemicals used in other tanning methods. The fabrics are woven in Japan with tightly managed wastewater and carefully sourced fibers. The washi paper is hand screened with renewable Kozo fibres and any remaining pulp is reused. Made in Japan means tight environmental regulations for beautiful products that are much easier on the environment.

MEET THE MAKER

Studio Arhoj

Studio Arhoj is a Danish design studio founded by Anders Arhoj in 2013. A former graphic designer, Arhoj tried his hand at pottery in 2010 where he made early prototypes of the now-famous Arhoj Studio ‘Ghost’. He presented these at a design fair in 2011 and to his surprise, there were a number of orders.

Anders continues to refine the ghost over the coming years, experimenting with different clays and glazes, and learning more and more skills at the pottery wheel. To keep up with the demand, he commissions a couple of local potters to help him, and sets up a small ceramics studio in his parents’ garage in Thy, Denmark (around 5 hours from Copenhagen).

The studio continues to grow and in 2013, Studio Arhoj is officially incorporated. Operations move to Islands Brugge and Anders hires someone to help him with the day-to-day organisation and packing of orders. In 2020, the studio moves to a much larger space in central Copenhagen, fulfilling Anders’ dream of building a house of design and production in the middle of the city.

The flagship lifestyle store opens to the public, and the team at Studio Arhoj expand into glassblowing. The space is split into 5 sections – the lifestyle store; the pottery, where a team of four potters throw stoneware and earthenware; the hot shop, where a team of two craftspeople blow glass; the glaze department, where all of the ceramics are glazed; and finally, The Design Atelier. The Design Atelier is where new ideas are thrown around, collaborations with other makers are managed, and unique items and one-off collections are designed and coordinated. Often this is where Anders Arhoj is found today.

There is no shortage of ideas floating around the studio at any given time, only a shortage of time and hands. Having our own design team in-house allows quick turnarounds and making changes on a dime. We can discuss an idea on Monday and have it on the shelves by Friday. All of the manufacturing areas are visible to the public.
— Anders Arhoj, founder


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