Traveler's Notebook "030" brass clip TRC

The Brass Clip 030 by Traveler's Company is a solid metal clip that holds your Traveler's Notebook open whilst writing and sketching. The material, dimensions, design and spring tension are precisely calibrated for the Traveler's Notebook – the clip securely grips the leather cover and inner notebooks without damaging paper or creasing pages. Manufactured by a long-established workshop in Tokyo's historic old town, the smooth, cool brass naturally develops a vibrant patina over time.

Features

• Solid brass, engineered for the TN: The clip's spring tension, width and depth are precisely matched to the thickness of leather cover and inner notebooks – it holds securely without leaving marks and allows the notebook to lie completely flat.
• Natural patination: Brass develops a patina through use and air exposure. The surface transforms from warm gold tones through matte amber hues – a process that makes each clip unique and is not a defect.
• Loop on the reverse: A small eyelet is fitted to the back of the clip. This allows you to hang your open notebook on a wall – practical as a notice board or for display.
• TRC logo embossing: The visible face bears an embossed Traveler's Company logo – a detail that complements the design character of the entire TN range.
• Manufactured in Tokyo: Made in Tokyo's historic old town (Shitamachi) by a traditional metalwork specialist.

Use & Tips

• Keep notebook open whilst writing: Clamp the clip to the top, bottom or side of the cover or inner notebook – your notebook then lies flat on your desk without needing a hand to hold it open.
• Attach to the cover for travel: When attached directly to the leather cover whilst travelling, the clip is instantly accessible as soon as you pull out your notebook – no need to store it separately.
• Fix individual pages: Clamp the clip across an open spread in an inner notebook to keep both pages flat whilst writing or watercolouring for extended periods.
• Wall mounting as a notice board: Hang your open notebook from a nail or hook using the eyelet on the back – ideal for displaying monthly overviews, sketches or reference maps.
• Maintain or slow down the patina: If you prefer to keep the golden lustre longer, wipe the clip occasionally with a dry cloth. If you want to actively encourage patina development, simply let it do its work – your fingers, air and light will take care of the rest.

For TN Enthusiasts

The clip is manufactured by a metalwork specialist in Tokyo's Shitamachi district – the city's historic artisan quarter. The spring tension is calculated to grip multiple stacked inner notebooks without straining the binding. Those who regularly work with watercolours, ink or broad-surface layout sketches appreciate the ability to keep both hands free whilst the notebook remains stable. Brass is a copper-zinc alloy that gradually changes through skin contact and oxygen exposure – the resulting patina is chemically stable and protects the material beneath.

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