Our first meeting with Postalco was meant to happen in 2011 — until the earthquake struck Japan. We cancelled our appointment, of course, but over the next few years, our paths continued to cross. Each time I visited Tokyo, we’d reconnect, share thoughts, and slowly build a relationship that was as much about shared values as it was about product.

A few years in, I noticed a funny pattern: when I’d meet someone in Tokyo I instantly clicked with — creative people, shopkeepers, designers — we’d eventually spot the same thing. A Snap Pad here, a wallet there, a bag with a telltale material choice or shape. We’d all be carrying something from Postalco. If you know, you know.

A Shared Curiosity

Postalco’s design philosophy has always felt close to our own: a fascination with how things work. Their process doesn’t begin with aesthetics, but with function, curiosity, and intention.

Everything has a reason for being there — and just as importantly, everything that’s not there is a conscious omission. From the 1mm grid paper to the cut of their garments to the shape of a pen case or seam on a bag, their designs don’t follow trends — they quietly question them.

There’s something radical in that, especially now.

Over a Decade of Loyalty

We started with just a few items in 2012 — the legal envelopes, their 1mm pingraph notebooks. Later came the One-Year Calendar, Snap Pads, and slowly, our collection grew. Back then, we sold small quantities, mostly to friends or fellow fans. But that didn’t matter. Some products you carry because you believe in them. Because they feel like part of your own design language.

In 2025, more people than ever are discovering Postalco. But whether we sell 10 or 1,000, what hasn’t changed is how much we love their work — and use it ourselves.

What Makes Postalco Different

There’s a kind of soul in these pieces. You feel it in the craftsmanship — the way nothing feels rushed or compromised. Every detail has weight, has thought.

Their bags, for example, are produced in small runs using materials developed specifically for Postalco. The trims, the fabric, the stitching — you can tell it’s made with integrity. And because they believe in quiet design, there’s no big logo, no flash. Just quiet luxury, done right, in Japan.

Still in Use, Still in Love

I’ve been using the Travel Bridge Bag for over 11 years. The fabric, the zippers, even the backpack straps — they’re still in incredible shape. You’d never guess its age. It isn’t cheap, no — but if I do the math (or let’s call it girl math), a bag that holds up this well over more than a decade is basically earning me money.

Explore Our Collection

We now carry the largest Postalco selection in Europe, including the just-arrived 2026 calendar, new Snap Pad fabric options, and the Snap Pen Case in fresh seasonal colours.