The much coveted Helvetica Moleskine is indisputably beautiful, but just the other day I was distracted by another piece of lovely Swiss-ness. This Corporal's case, now seen hanging around my boss's neck, is just big enough for a couple of maps, a compass and a Toblerone. Or, if you prefer, a couple of Moleskine notebooks.
Kenney picked it up in Zermatt. He's back there now so we've all put our order in.
Looks like an essential bag. Do you think your colleague is taking any more orders?
Posted by: David | 27 February 2009 at 04:23 PM
Ah...what a useful beauty! Love the deeply embossed numerals and type.
Really enjoying your blog and the objects you have featured. Thanks! susy
Posted by: susy | 02 March 2009 at 01:46 PM
Looks really good! I'm in Switzerland and it would be great if you can give me more info about place I can found this or similar! Thanks! Octave
Posted by: Octave | 02 March 2009 at 11:19 PM
I love this bag! Please help, tell me where can I get one? Please!!!
Posted by: vladimir | 10 March 2009 at 11:11 PM
Vladimir, They (I've got one of my own now) were the last ones in a ski shop in Zermatt. Ex-Swiss Army so I'd try shops that sell military stuff. I believe it's a Corporal's map case. I've looked online but can't find anything. I think if someone could get a job-lot of these they could make a mint. We paid around 49 Swiss Francs (around 30 Euro) but I bet you could sell them for twice that. Sorry I can't be more help. Good luck!
Posted by: Richard | 11 March 2009 at 10:16 AM
beautiful.
Posted by: melody | 17 March 2009 at 01:53 AM
This is truly beautiful.
always lovely things you find!
lee
Posted by: lee | 27 March 2009 at 07:14 PM