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The Visionary Briefcase. Designed for decades.

The Visionary Briefcase. Designed for decades.

A modernized take on the classic leather briefcase. Heirloom Quality Construction. Handcrafted in Chicago by Allegory.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$121,415
of $5,000 goal
407
backers
Grand Canyon Series: Writing tools from deadfall juniper.

Grand Canyon Series: Writing tools from deadfall juniper.

Heirloom quality writing tools crafted with deadfall juniper from the Grand Canyon south rim. Handmade by Allegory.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$40,920
of $5,000 goal
250
backers
The Aspen 2.0 | Handcrafted Leather A5 Planner/Journal Case

The Aspen 2.0 | Handcrafted Leather A5 Planner/Journal Case

Heirloom quality leather case for A5 journals/planners, pens, and stationery. Handmade in Chicago by Allegory and guaranteed for life.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$108,840
of $5,000 goal
727
backers
1937: Writing tools crafted from WWII Battleship Decking.

1937: Writing tools crafted from WWII Battleship Decking.

The USS North Carolina is a decorated WWII Battleship. Some of its original teak deck has a new mission as part of your daily carry.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$205,546
of $5,000 goal
1,553
backers
The Ancients: Writing tools carved in ancient reclaimed wood

The Ancients: Writing tools carved in ancient reclaimed wood

Leave your mark for the ages with these millennia-old wood writing tools. Handcrafted by Allegory in Chicago and guaranteed for life.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$144,116
of $5,000 goal
1,119
backers
The Grove Collection: Handcrafted Journal/Planner Covers

The Grove Collection: Handcrafted Journal/Planner Covers

Universal A5 leather covers. Handcrafted from heirloom quality leather. Made in Chicago by Allegory and guaranteed for life.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$127,048
of $5,000 goal
823
backers
The Visionary Portfolio Collection: Your Secret Weapon

The Visionary Portfolio Collection: Your Secret Weapon

Leather portfolios for business superheros, blending tech and pen & paper. Made by Allegory, inspired by history's great visionaries.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$71,536
of $5,000 goal
395
backers
The Arc Edition Pen. Celebrating the struggle.

The Arc Edition Pen. Celebrating the struggle.

A pen made with wood from America's civil rights history.

indiegogo
by Chad Schumacher
$33,697
of $5,000 goal
252
backers
Bernie Mittens: Warm Your Hands & Your Heart

Bernie Mittens: Warm Your Hands & Your Heart

Replica Bernie mittens that support teachers made by Chicago area makers.

indiegogo
by Bernie Mittens - Allegory Handcrafted Goods
$31,214
of $30,000 goal
573
backers
The Arc Edition, by Allegory. Celebrating the struggle.

The Arc Edition, by Allegory. Celebrating the struggle.

A pen made with wood from America's civil rights history. "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - MLK

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$21,314
of $5,000 goal
189
backers
Revolución II: Handcrafted writing tools for revolutionaries

Revolución II: Handcrafted writing tools for revolutionaries

A pen/pencil set handmade with wood stolen during a revolution, paired with a limited edition make/100 journal and pen case.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$20,476
of $5,000 goal
113
backers
The Wanderer Series - for wherever the rails take you.

The Wanderer Series - for wherever the rails take you.

A click pen crafted from railway boxcars - paired with a travelers journal. Guaranteed for life, and handmade in Chicago by Allegory.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$39,405
of $5,000 goal
322
backers
The Long Haul: Leather Goods to Inspire Your Work

The Long Haul: Leather Goods to Inspire Your Work

Make/100 hand-stitched rollerball and matching notebooks by Allegory. To remind us that sometimes it's better to do it the hard way.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$17,727
of $5,000 goal
166
backers
Content Camera Strap. Three modes, one amazing promise.

Content Camera Strap. Three modes, one amazing promise.

The only camera strap you need, and the last one you'll ever buy. Handcrafted, beautiful, versatile, and guaranteed for life.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$6,136
of $5,000 goal
75
backers
Coffee & Cream: Leather Goods to Elevate Your Day.

Coffee & Cream: Leather Goods to Elevate Your Day.

Better stuff for a better journey. Make/100 gear from Allegory. Beautifully Handcrafted in Chicago, guaranteed for life.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$17,766
of $4,500 goal
107
backers
The Workhorse Collection: Pens with jaw-dropping stories.

The Workhorse Collection: Pens with jaw-dropping stories.

Reclaimed wood writing tools from Allegory. Pull a 5,000 year old relic from your pocket, blow people's minds, then get the job done.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$17,976
of $5,800 goal
246
backers
The Kit 2.0 - Completely Custom Wallets by Allegory

The Kit 2.0 - Completely Custom Wallets by Allegory

Design the perfect wallet for your carry. 10,000+ options in three easy steps. Handmade in Chicago, guaranteed for life.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$14,505
of $14,000 goal
212
backers
Precision Collection 2.0 - Handmade Writing Tools.

Precision Collection 2.0 - Handmade Writing Tools.

When you go from plastic to lasting craftsmanship, your perspective shifts too. Mid-century inspired pens for your daily carry.

kickstarter
by Allegory Handcrafted Goods
$18,291
of $14,500 goal
138
backers
The Macana Bag: An ancient story meets modern design.

The Macana Bag: An ancient story meets modern design.

A minimal laptop bag with a cause. Hancrafted by a team of U.S. Makers and traditional Ecuadorian artisans. Guaranteed for life.

kickstarter
by Allegory Handcrafted Goods
$31,160
of $30,000 goal
131
backers
The Holden Series - Rebuilding after the Chicago Fire.

The Holden Series - Rebuilding after the Chicago Fire.

A slim rollerball pen by Allegory. Handmade from wood that helped rebuild Chicago after the fire of 1871. Only 500 will be produced.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$12,242
of $4,500 goal
146
backers
The 1941 Series - Historic Writing Instruments

The 1941 Series - Historic Writing Instruments

Handcrafted from reclaimed wood steeped in history. Made in Chicago to world class standards.

kickstarter
by Allegory Handcrafted Goods
$26,689
of $12,000 goal
182
backers
The Kit - Tailored Wallet: Don't settle for mass-produced.

The Kit - Tailored Wallet: Don't settle for mass-produced.

Your perfect wallet, handcrafted for you without breaking the bank. Three simple choices - over 280 tailored configurations.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$36,466
of $8,000 goal
747
backers
Allegory Handrafted Goods Co.

Allegory Handrafted Goods Co.

A leather Moleskine journal cover paired with your choice of reclaimed wood pens. Handcrafted in Chicago.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$16,993
of $16,000 goal
184
backers
The Precision Collection ・ Writing Instruments

The Precision Collection ・ Writing Instruments

Allegory's second handcrafted collection features reclaimed woods, modern design, the much loved Hi-Tec-C, and customization.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$42,947
of $19,500 goal
412
backers
Handcrafted Reclaimed Wood Pens

Handcrafted Reclaimed Wood Pens

Allegory pens - made from reclaimed woods that are between 100 and 50,000 years old. Tell us what you think.

kickstarter
by Chad Schumacher
$16,747
of $9,000 goal
144
backers