Over the past few months, we have been hard at work, discovering what we value most here at Phidon. We came to realize that apart from our love of pens, paper and design, we also enjoy a good conversation and deeply appreciate the passion and wisdom of our community. Six thousand kilometers away from us, in Saarbrücken Germany, the tight-knit team at Roterfaden shares these same values. Those of you who have followed our shop for many years will know how much we love their iconic Taschenbegleiter covers. So we are quite excited to finally have a chance to collaborate with them to create our very own Taschenbegleiter, which has melded our vision of a unique organizer featuring comforting, warm tones with their detailed craftsmanship and use of sustainable materials. The new PH_22 Taschenbegleiter is finally here, and we love the sense of community it evokes. In creating this tailor-made limited edition Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter, we have come to appreciate the hard work of Beate Mangrig and her team at Roterfaden even more. (You can learn more about Beate’s fantastic work here)

A total of 75 Taschenbegleiter covers were made for the PH_22. It features a smooth brown leather exterior and a vibrant olive green wool felt interior, as well as a light beige strap to hold everything together. The beauty of the Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter is in its universal design, allowing you to clip a variety of A5 sized notebooks into the organizer. The olive green felt, which we do not normally carry in our regular selection of Roterfaden products, makes us think of the foliage that is revived in the summer weather, such as the lovely floral displays we see in our beautiful community downtown Galt, Cambridge at this time of year. We hope that no matter where you are, your Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter is your daily companion to discovering and reflecting on what you value most about everyday life, and how it relates to thoughtful design and the importance of community.

Over the past decade, this statement product has truly integrated itself into the Phidon identity, and we are excited to share this special edition with our community—both local and international, in-person and digital. The new cover is now available on our website and at our shop. If you would like to learn more about Roterfaden, we have a variety of blogs, including a tutorial on setting up your Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter, and a guide for this special product. We hope this item brings you as much joy as it does to us, and that you find your own sense of community between the pages of your notebooks, fastened in this beautiful leather organizer.