"Your everyday carry says something about you. Every item you slip into your pocket or bag is a choice, a reflection of what matters when you're moving through your day. Nicolas Studio's Poet smart pen understands this, which is why they designed something that's not just functional tech, but a meaningful object worth carrying. It's a tribute to Yun Dong-ju, one of Korea's most beloved poets, and it might just earn a permanent spot in your rotation."
"That accessibility, that everyday poetry, became the design brief. Nicolas Studio didn't want to create another aggressive tech gadget. They wanted something you'd actually want to carry every day, something that felt as natural in your hand as Yun's words felt on the page. The result is a smart pen that proves EDC doesn't have to sacrifice beauty for function."
"The form language is all gentle curves and flowing lines, a direct translation of the softness in Yun's poetry. The body is elegantly elongated with a subtle taper, finished in soft white that stays clean-looking without feeling clinical. It's the kind of minimalism that works in real life, not just on a mood board. At a glance, it could be a premium fountain pen, but pull it out to sketch or take notes and the smart functionality reveals itself seamlessly."
Poet is a smart pen by Nicolas Studio that blends everyday usability with a tribute to Yun Dong-ju. Yun wrote in Korean during Japanese colonial rule, turning simple observations into quiet resistance and preserving language and culture through accessible poetry. The design brief prioritized approachable minimalism over aggressive gadget aesthetics, resulting in gentle curves, an elongated taper, a soft white finish and a warm gold accent. The pen resembles a premium fountain pen in hand yet reveals seamless smart features for sketching and note-taking, aiming to be a meaningful, durable everyday carry object.
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