Greensleeves

Lovely leather stationery by Italian Nava Design

Paper knife

Danish designer Folmer Christensen's stainless steel paper knife for Folle received the Form 91 at the International Fair in Frankfurt. It opens letters in a seamless elegant swoop-so much cooler than ripping away with your hands.

Something's a bit fishy

These are Japanese fish pens, their silvery sheen is officialy, suspiciously fishy. They are the perfect writing instrument for the budding icthyologist.Currently available on MollaSpace. They were made by a Japanese company that manufactured fish related products and over 3 million were sold since their launch.

Sardine

Japanese fish called "ayu" otherwise known as a sweetfish

Obscure tropical fish

I'm sticking with you...

Italian Coccoina glue has been used by Italian schoolchildren since the 1930's. I love its marzipan smell and its old-skool paintbrush. Don't expect a glue sniffing hit though - it's chemical free!