Laser Engraved Skate Decks

Magnetic Kitchen is a small laser cutting and design studio based out of Brooklyn NY. The group has always done laser cut skate decks on the side and have just released their newest line of decks via Kickstarter ($70). The engraving quality is immaculate, highly improved over one-off renditions we have seen elsewhere. For those unfamiliar to the unique process they describe it as, "...using super powerful light (a laser) to apply art to the board instead of the conventional method of laminating the board with a printed graphic. To accomplish this the laser burns away a small layer of wood that creates an awesome embossed effect that you can see and feel while allowing the grain of the board to show through." Possibly the coolest part of this campaign is the fact that they are inviting backers to put their own art on the boards using the process... we're already dreaming up designs for ditmak HQ. As with any kickstarter campaign support and most importantly share. Peep the video here.

Bully Boy Distillers

Boston's Bully Boy Distillers (~$28/bottle) is owned and operated by brothers Will and Dave Willis. Paying particular attention to the caliber of ingredients used in its products, Bully Boy hand-produces premium spirits in small batches, emphasizing quality over quantity. The duo use a 600 liter copper pot still, which allows for the creation of spirits with complexity and character. Their whiskeys and vodka are USDA certified organic, which means the base ingredients are grown naturally without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Bully Boy’s signature White Rum is made with Blackstrap Molasses along with a blend of cuts to create a white rum that has both depth and a remarkably smooth finish. When's the last time you saw what went into your Captain Morgan?

Triumph and Disaster Men's Care Products

Triumph and Disaster have combined science and nature to produce a quality men care line suitable for any man's daily routine. Based in New Zealand Triumph and Disaster use local ingredients such as Horopito oil and Ponga extract. Currently they house eight products: Old Fashioned Shave Cream ($33 / $29), Gameface Moisturizer ($65 / $63), Ritual Face Clenser ($33), Stash Box ($165), Volcanic Ash & Green Clay Face Scrub ($39), Shearer's Soap ($12). Daily skin care is not just for the Ladies anymore, suit up gentlemen. 

Belkin Lightning Dock & Car Charger

Belkin happens to be the first to officially release lightning connector accessories for the iPhone 5 after it was released two months ago. The Charge + Sync Dock ($30) uses the existing apple lightning cable to connect your iPhone 5 while seated on the dock, it even has a fold away AUX passthrough jack to listen to tunes while charging. Belkin has also developed a Car Charger ($30) with a 4 foot hardwired cable. Currently the car charger supports iPhone 5, iPad Mini or iPad with retina display. Both the dock and the car charger are available for pre-order with shipping beginning mid November. 

Reyka Vodka

​Not many vodkas can claim to be filtered through lava rocks. Reyka ($29) can. This is a vodka as unique as the land it comes from. The spirit is produced by hand in Borgarnes, Iceland and limited to small batches. Considering Vodka is over 60% water, you could say it's the most important ingredient. Lucky for them, Reyka uses some of the purest on earth from a local arctic spring. To complete the equation the Icelandic's utilize a special carter head still which allows the spirit to interact with botanicals while still in the gaseous state before it reaches the condensing component of the still. Sit back and admire that wonderful branding as you enjoy the vodka's smooth yet cool crisp finish.

PussPuss DJ Line

This is how you show your musical loyalty.​ The Puss Puss is the creator behind this line of audio gear inspired swim and party wear ($98). Instruments include everything from Technics turntables to Roland rhythm composers to APC midi controllers. All the styles are made by hand in the EU from quality Italian fabrics. Show you know what's really going down in that track.  

Black Milk Galaxy Leggings

​Coming from the land down under are Black Milk's Red Galaxy Leggings ($77). Featuring an actual Nasa photograph of the Jewel Box Nebula, these tights are truly otherworldly. We are big fans of Black Milk and with Halloween just around the corner, many of their crazy prints are sure to please. Astro photographers and fashonistas geek out.   

Clean Bottle Square

The Square ($40)​ is bottle that opens at both ends. This is yet another innovative product born of a bike enthusiast. The accessible design prevents mold and other harmful growth and allows for really easy cleaning and drying.  While the body is food-grade stainless steel, the lip of the bottle is not- preventing that strange metallic taste. Clean Bottle donates 10% of its profits to water friendly eco-charities (awesome), and the Square is guaranteed for life.  

Argovim Olive Oil

Show off you culinary mastery with Agrovim olive oil ($tba). This oil is so legit it is actually grown and produced in Kalamata, Greece. It doesn't get any more authentic than that, not to mention the company has a slew of international awards. On top of a world class oil, you get some really awesome branding which lets it stand out and makes using it that more enjoyable.​

Plywerk

Traditional framing is... expensive, cumbersome, time consuming, a bit boring... need we go on? Introducing Plywerk​ (~$80) a framing alternative that escapes all the aforementioned pit falls. The company hand produces maple or (even cooler) bamboo panels in a wide range of sizes. You can upload your own images directly  to their site and they will deliver the mounted image on panel right to your door. If you prefer to do the dirty work yourself you can also buy the blank panels pre-coated with their unique adhesive and save yourself some dough- also great for custom applications.