Tools For Philosophical Living
A selection of thoughtfully designed goods to support philosophical living
The Empirical Writer
Crafted from mahogany. Designed for thought. The Empirical Pen is not just a writing instrument, it’s a tool for reflection. Carved from rich mahogany wood and finished with quiet precision, this fountain pen is built for those who value slowness, clarity, and presence. It doesn’t just write, it invites. To pause. To think. To return to the page with intention. Each pen is weighted to feel substantial in the hand, but never heavy. A reminder that thought should carry weight, but never rush. In a world of tapping and swiping, this is a return to something more deliberate. Whether you're journaling, drafting, or composing something worth remembering, The Empirical Pen exists to elevate not just what you write but how you write.
The Empirical Writer
Crafted from mahogany. Designed for thought. The Empirical Pen is not just a writing instrument, it’s a tool for reflection. Carved from rich mahogany wood and finished with quiet precision, this fountain pen is built for those who value slowness, clarity, and presence. It doesn’t just write, it invites. To pause. To think. To return to the page with intention. Each pen is weighted to feel substantial in the hand, but never heavy. A reminder that thought should carry weight, but never rush. In a world of tapping and swiping, this is a return to something more deliberate. Whether you're journaling, drafting, or composing something worth remembering, The Empirical Pen exists to elevate not just what you write but how you write.
The Empirical Journal
Bound in leather. Made for thinking. This is not just a journal, it’s a companion for those who write to understand. Crafted from soft, full-grain leather and comprising heavy duty paper, The Empirical Journal is designed to hold more than words. It holds pauses. Unfinished thoughts. Honest reflections. In a world of endless input, this is a space for output. Quiet. Undistracted. Yours. Each page is made with thoughtful weight and texture, inviting you to slow down, not just to write, but to notice. Whether you’re journaling, sketching, or documenting the evolution of an idea, this is a tool built not for performance, but for presence. Because thinking isn’t just something you do. It’s something you return to page by page.
The Empirical Journal
Bound in leather. Made for thinking. This is not just a journal, it’s a companion for those who write to understand. Crafted from soft, full-grain leather and comprising heavy duty paper, The Empirical Journal is designed to hold more than words. It holds pauses. Unfinished thoughts. Honest reflections. In a world of endless input, this is a space for output. Quiet. Undistracted. Yours. Each page is made with thoughtful weight and texture, inviting you to slow down, not just to write, but to notice. Whether you’re journaling, sketching, or documenting the evolution of an idea, this is a tool built not for performance, but for presence. Because thinking isn’t just something you do. It’s something you return to page by page.
The Armillary Of Thought
Designed for stillness. Measured by time. Anchored in philosophy. The Armillary of Thought is more than an object, it is a ritual. Custom-designed and carved with intention, this signature piece brings together two ancient instruments: the armillary, symbol of celestial alignment, and the hourglass, keeper of time. Each turn marks thirty minutes, a window set aside not for productivity, but for presence. To think. To reflect. To write. To philosophise. It is a reminder that time is not only to be spent, but to be held and that philosophy is not just an idea, but a discipline of attention. Housed in your space, it stands not just as décor, but as practice. An invitation to return to yourself, daily. To make time, not take it. This is the signature object of the Melvin Poh philosophy: a call to pause in a world that rushes.
The Armillary Of Thought
Designed for stillness. Measured by time. Anchored in philosophy. The Armillary of Thought is more than an object, it is a ritual. Custom-designed and carved with intention, this signature piece brings together two ancient instruments: the armillary, symbol of celestial alignment, and the hourglass, keeper of time. Each turn marks thirty minutes, a window set aside not for productivity, but for presence. To think. To reflect. To write. To philosophise. It is a reminder that time is not only to be spent, but to be held and that philosophy is not just an idea, but a discipline of attention. Housed in your space, it stands not just as décor, but as practice. An invitation to return to yourself, daily. To make time, not take it. This is the signature object of the Melvin Poh philosophy: a call to pause in a world that rushes.
First 100 Books Printed & Distributed By Empirical Publishing
AUTHOR'S LIMITED EDITION
There are books you read and then there are books you keep.
This Author’s Limited Edition is for those who want something more enduring. A physical reminder that meaning, once found, deserves to be carried with weight and cherished with heart.
Each Author’s Limited Edition includes:
- Personally signed front page. A direct mark of connection between author and reader.
- Handwritten personal letter card from Melvin Poh. A message on reflection, written individually for every recipient.
- Beautifully crafted hardcover edition. Designed with durability and presence in mind.
- Exclusive artwork and philosophical illustrations. Each piece chosen to mirror the ideas and emotions explored inside.
- Printed on thick, eco-farmed quality paper. Because what you hold should honour the weight of what you read.
Only limited and offered to the first 100 books sold.
This is a book meant not just to be read but to be kept, one that feels timeless in your collection.
My First Philosophy Book
DISCONNECTED.
The quest for philosophy in a connected world.
