Andhand

We believe in well designed products that will stand the test of time and stay true to the buy once philosophy. As such all of our products are crafted with care from a minimal palette of premium materials which are not only highly durable but also a joy to use in everyday life.

All of our pens and stationery are designed in the UK by our award winning team. Every care is taken in developing products which function with precision, deliver a great experience and are beautiful additions to any desk.

Andhand have created their stationery with durability and minimal design at the core along with a dash of the unexpected. The paired back use of familiar forms gives the pieces a modernist sculptural appeal whilst still being very tactile objects that are a joy to use. Crafted from mainly brass and aluminium the pieces are made to stand the test of time and enhance your time spent working, creating and daydreaming.

The primary focus for the Andhand range has been fine writing tools with the Core Retractable Pen and Method series creating the foundation of the product offering.

The Method series consists of several rollerball pens, a fountain pen and mechanical pencil, all of which feature robust materiality combined with subtle minimal detailing. The Method ballpoint for instance features an elegant twist movement, revealing a contrasting material in its retracted position.

The Core Retractable Pen features a unique retracting mechanism which defines its true character. Doing away with traditional spring or rotary mechanisms core uses a similar movement to the humble craft knife with the two main elements of the pen sliding over one another and clicking satisfyingly into place. The outcome is minimal, new and surprisingly intuitive to use.

The range also features a ruler, pen rest and a tape dispenser that really spark the imagination, all items have a strong presence on the desk for all the right reasons. The hoop tape dispenser is formed of one continuous arch that has a sculptural presence with the tape very much being part of the elegant composition. Furthermore its bespoke stainless steel blade ensures a clean cut time after time.

The somewhat Escher-esque illusion ruler features a smart angled profile, making it highly practical for all mark making and measuring in both metric and imperial. When not in use the unique rhomboid form and angled markings create a striking illusion, a real statement piece for any pen-pot.

The oo pen rest is crafted from solid oak and utilizes a super minimal wood joinery technique, creating a sculpturally pleasing resting place for any pen.

The thinking behind Andhand started out in early 2020 just as the first lockdown was taking place and many of us were getting familiar with the big shift towards working from home. Our working practices, and the tools that we use took on a greater importance as many of us found the need for improved workspace environments that could both stimulate and soothe the mind.

Design is at the heart of Andhand. It’s founders Simon Donald and Joe Wentworth are both product designers and have worked together for several years as DonaldWentworth. They have consulted and designed for a range of companies including Joseph Joseph to bring innovative products to market, receiving three prestigious Red Dot design awards to date. Andhand sees Simon and Joe as both designer and client with full art direction of the brand.