TRC Number Clips Brass

Twelve brass clips, numbered 1 to 12 – designed to keep pages, sections and documents within instant reach. The material is no accident: brass oxidises in use and develops a patina that makes each clip distinctly unique over time. The numbers are set in the style of historical number plates – precise, legible, with character.

Features

• Brass with living surface: The material oxidises within just a few days of use and forms an individual patina – no two clips will look the same after a while.
• Numbers 1–12 in one set: Twelve clips with sequential numbering allow clear organisation – for twelve months, twelve chapters or twelve projects.
• Secure grip: The clips hold pages and documents together safely without damaging the paper – even with repeated re-clipping.
• Compact size: Each clip sits flat against the paper edge and barely protrudes beyond the page – ideal for slim notebooks and Traveler's Notebooks.

Use & Tips

• Index tabs in your notebook: Attach one clip per month or per topic to the page edge – the number makes the section readable from outside without stickers or dividers.
• Bookmarks with position: If you read several books in parallel or maintain multiple notebooks, use clips as numbered markers and keep track of the sequence.
• Document organisation: Keep multiple sheets or printed pages together in priority or sequence order, numbered – without hole punches, without staplers.
• Patina by design: Those who prefer more even oxidation can handle the clips with their fingers – skin oils speed up patination on the touched areas.
• Combination with other brass accessories: Brass coordinates visually with other TRC brass pieces – the patina develops individually, but harmoniously within the same colour spectrum.

For Material Enthusiasts

Brass is a copper-zinc alloy that oxidises in air and through contact with skin. The resulting patina is not a surface defect, but a chemical process: copper oxides form a deeper-coloured, slightly uneven layer that refracts light differently than fresh metal. Each clip develops this layer depending on how and how often it is handled – edges and high points that experience frequent contact darken faster than protected inner surfaces. The result is a surface that makes your personal use visible.

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