Brass, and the Patience of Patina

Specifying a metal that is meant to change — and writing the ageing into the drawing set itself.

Against the Eternal Polish

Modern finishes promise to remain identical forever. Plastic coats, chrome, and lacquer seal metals from the atmosphere. We prefer untreated brass. It reacts to the oils of the hand, darkening at the grip and staying bright where it is polished by touch.