This is absolutely lovely !!!! Very unique and exquisite workmanship... I remember using the sponge to count notes in our shop run by my parents.. Though I have been guilty of using water on paper, I prefer the more traditional corner page turning in books now.. Thank you for sharing..
I love everything about this... of course the fabulous antique tool, the Field Notes National Crop box, and especially the sake decanter to dispense the water! 💜💜💜
This channel is one of my favorites. It feels like a respite from the information bombardment that we experience from most corners of this internet age. Your love for life and its simple joys is contagious. Thanks for making my day!
That's really neat. Please write down all of the information you know about it. And store that information with it. Future family members will be glad you did. Thanks
Love this piece. Such a lovely story behind it. Started watching your videos a couple weeks ago. Watched a couple at first, then went back, and started from the beginning.
Such a cute little heirloom piece from your grandmother, Lucas. Definitely more sanitary than licking my finger to turn the page xD I love it. Thank you for sharing :)
I love the look, story and, craftsmanship of the the device Yet it feels like a gimmick but because moisturizing your hands works just as well But I don’t have experience experience having my work flow and desk be entirely books maybe your hands just get really dry after a couple hours or working with paper I also thought you put moisture on the page there for missing up the books. What if to much water gets on your hands? Do you carry a cloth or wipe of the excess on your chair, clothing or, some other type of reachable convenient absorbent fabric. I also really want to have a peak at the insides the fat that it’s been working for a hundred years is intriguing to me (someone how had been surrounded by cheap over produced products for to long)
I think I was putting too much water into it, and if you use it frequently you learn to just dab your finger onto it rather than press it like I was doing. I think the inside would be pretty simple - which would explain why it's lasted so long! My guess is just a spring underneath it to keep it pushed up. Thanks for watching!
Love your videos Lucas! Always very peaceful to watch and listen to. This modified song by Suzanne Vega (Luka) just came to my brain: "My name is Lucas, I live on the second page". Maybe I'm just tired but it fits too good to not be mentioned xD
@@BlankFirstPage That it does i must say, My Dad does a Lot of Paper work so it could actually have some use if i gave it to him, i may try to make one cause i haven't been able to find any resembling yours at all lol
That is quite an interesting desk accessory, thank you for sharing!! If you haven't checked out the latest Field Notes released, with "Foiled Again", I would highly recommend it! Such a cool Field Notes offering.
Thanks for watching! I have seen the foiled again edition - I have been tempted - but it's got quite heavy paper and cover which means it won't age quickly. Might still have to get them though because they look amazing.
@@BlankFirstPage The paper inside is standard Field Notes paper, but I can confirm that the cover is quite thick. I just started a new notebook in a foiled again version and I'll have to try to remember to message u after I have tried it for a couple weeks to see if it is wearing in at all. I think u might right though...
@@BlankFirstPage After almost 3 weeks of use, I am here to confirm that ur initial suspicion was correct, the Foiled Again notebook does not weather like the standard kraft paper covers. Some areas of the foil have rubbed, giving it a neat, worn look, but the cover is still as sturdy as when I started. It has bends and creases from being in the pocket, but not even the edges or spine have really softened. I love the notebook, just may not be to your preference. The Heartland edition i just received today is very cool, but u would probably like the Birch Bark edition. Very simple, minimalist design with graph paper lines that match the staple colors. Very well done
@darthblade2016 thanks for letting me know! I am in love with the Heartland artwork, I am definitely going to order those when they become available in the EU. I had been wondering about the Bitch Bark, covers look a little thick but I might check them out too.
If you've got a Muji store around you (they've also got online stores depending on which country you live in) they make some of the best value for money notebooks around. They've got a passport sized, stitched notebook that's under US$2. You can't beat it for quality vs. cost.
This is absolutely lovely !!!! Very unique and exquisite workmanship... I remember using the sponge to count notes in our shop run by my parents.. Though I have been guilty of using water on paper, I prefer the more traditional corner page turning in books now.. Thank you for sharing..
And thank you for sharing!
Fascinating. It's like the latest fancy stationery gadget, from the 19th century.
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well this was a real page-turner -- 😉😹
that really is a lovely piece. 😻
Thanks for watching!
I love everything about this... of course the fabulous antique tool, the Field Notes National Crop box, and especially the sake decanter to dispense the water! 💜💜💜
This channel is one of my favorites. It feels like a respite from the information bombardment that we experience from most corners of this internet age. Your love for life and its simple joys is contagious. Thanks for making my day!
Thanks for your kind words and for watching!
You have a knack for storytelling. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
How charming. If I encounter one of these, I will know what it is and that I need it.
You will definitely need it.
When I first saw it I thought it was to store stamps. Very cool!
That's really neat. Please write down all of the information you know about it. And store that information with it. Future family members will be glad you did. Thanks
Great idea! Thanks for watching
What a neat heirloom in your family! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
This was such a special video. Thank you for sharing it's story
Thank you for watching!
Very cool and the family connection makes it more awesome
Thank you for watching!
Very interesting, didnt know historically it existed! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Really cool. And beautifully made.
love vintage stationery gadgets !!
They are fun!
Love this piece. Such a lovely story behind it. Started watching your videos a couple weeks ago. Watched a couple at first, then went back, and started from the beginning.
Thank you for your dedicated watching!
GORGEOUS! What a cool piece of history. I wonder how many have been thrown out because they didn't know what it was 😢
I never would have guessed the purpose of that little thing. Definitely of another time and place
Indeed!
Hey Lucas, this was really interesting! Hope you are well since we haven't seen you in a while!
I am pretty sure life has gotten busy for you... I am re-watching your videos just because! Waiting for hopefully more content 😅
New video tomorrow! Thanks for your patience!
Such a cute little heirloom piece from your grandmother, Lucas. Definitely more sanitary than licking my finger to turn the page xD I love it. Thank you for sharing :)
Thanks for watching!
I love the look, story and, craftsmanship of the the device
Yet it feels like a gimmick but because moisturizing your hands works just as well
But I don’t have experience experience having my work flow and desk be entirely books maybe your hands just get really dry after a couple hours or working with paper
I also thought you put moisture on the page there for missing up the books. What if to much water gets on your hands? Do you carry a cloth or wipe of the excess on your chair, clothing or, some other type of reachable convenient absorbent fabric.
I also really want to have a peak at the insides the fat that it’s been working for a hundred years is intriguing to me (someone how had been surrounded by cheap over produced products for to long)
I think I was putting too much water into it, and if you use it frequently you learn to just dab your finger onto it rather than press it like I was doing.
I think the inside would be pretty simple - which would explain why it's lasted so long! My guess is just a spring underneath it to keep it pushed up.
Thanks for watching!
Very cool
The modern finger wetters I've seen have a roller in a tiny tub
Yes I came across those too. The same mechanism is used for 'stamp lickers' and buttering burger buns.
I thought this was a stamp dispenser at first. It seems like it could work as one with the right sized stamps
That was also one of my guesses. It's about stamp sized actually.
Love your videos Lucas! Always very peaceful to watch and listen to.
This modified song by Suzanne Vega (Luka) just came to my brain: "My name is Lucas, I live on the second page". Maybe I'm just tired but it fits too good to not be mentioned xD
Thanks for watching! Hahaha great paraphrasing of the lyrics a future intro song?
@@BlankFirstPage Why not!? ;D
Wow this was so cute thank you n_n'.
Thanks for watching!
To bad those things will not be needed in our future
I wanna get one of these for my Dad or mom and let them sit very confused for a bit before I tell them what it is XD
It makes for a great puzzle!
@@BlankFirstPage That it does i must say, My Dad does a Lot of Paper work so it could actually have some use if i gave it to him, i may try to make one cause i haven't been able to find any resembling yours at all lol
@@sabertoothanimations2912 That sounds like a great DIY project idea
That is quite an interesting desk accessory, thank you for sharing!!
If you haven't checked out the latest Field Notes released, with "Foiled Again", I would highly recommend it! Such a cool Field Notes offering.
Thanks for watching! I have seen the foiled again edition - I have been tempted - but it's got quite heavy paper and cover which means it won't age quickly. Might still have to get them though because they look amazing.
@@BlankFirstPage The paper inside is standard Field Notes paper, but I can confirm that the cover is quite thick. I just started a new notebook in a foiled again version and I'll have to try to remember to message u after I have tried it for a couple weeks to see if it is wearing in at all. I think u might right though...
@@darthblade2016 I look forward to your feedback!
@@BlankFirstPage After almost 3 weeks of use, I am here to confirm that ur initial suspicion was correct, the Foiled Again notebook does not weather like the standard kraft paper covers. Some areas of the foil have rubbed, giving it a neat, worn look, but the cover is still as sturdy as when I started. It has bends and creases from being in the pocket, but not even the edges or spine have really softened. I love the notebook, just may not be to your preference. The Heartland edition i just received today is very cool, but u would probably like the Birch Bark edition. Very simple, minimalist design with graph paper lines that match the staple colors. Very well done
@darthblade2016 thanks for letting me know! I am in love with the Heartland artwork, I am definitely going to order those when they become available in the EU. I had been wondering about the Bitch Bark, covers look a little thick but I might check them out too.
Can you suggest a good pocket pen that's less than 20$
If you've got a Muji store around you (they've also got online stores depending on which country you live in) they make some of the best value for money notebooks around. They've got a passport sized, stitched notebook that's under US$2. You can't beat it for quality vs. cost.
Don’t use water proof ink 😊
:D