Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Stapler of the Week Archive- Novus J220

Novus J220 chrome finish

Novus J220 box cardboard
Novus J220 box cardboard
Today, we feature another shining German example from Novus.  We have already featured two desk top staplers by Novus, the B22 and the B7The J220 chrome finish has withstood the test of time nestled in its box.  Like fine silver, one almost needs to wear gloves while handling it so as not to leave fingerprints.  This fact always makes me question the design choice of such a finish in a hand-operated tool.  But as in the case of any highly-polished object aesthetic wins over function.  I suppose I'll just have to get out the white cotton gloves.

Excerpt from the Stapler of the Week, April 1, 2020.

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