Today in Gear: 5 Things You’ll Want to Buy

Tinder just launched a new $499/mo plan called ‘Tinder Select.’ The new ‘high-end plan’ allows users to access a more premium pool of potential matches, and subscribers will be able to message people they’ve matched with — as well as those they haven’t. Currently, the plan will remain an invite-only subscription; with Tinder only offering the plan to less than one percent of its users. The company explains that applications will open up on a rolling basis, but for now, it’s only offering it to users that the team considers ‘extremely active.’

Today we’re taking a look at a new TJB note-taking set, affordable cashmere and a simple knife sharpener. This is Today in Gear.

Today in Gear is our daily roundup of all the latest product announcements, drops and news from Gear Patrol Studios. Send your most pressing product questions to [email protected].

Citizen Unveiled a Sub-$1K Atomic-Timekeeping Moon Phase

Hodinkee

The new Tsuki-yomi A-T retails for $850. It’s the world’s first moon phase watch designed to harness Citizen’s atomic timekeeping technology, and a small window at six o’clock displays the current moon phase. Meanwhile, a 43mm Super Titanium case compliments a blue dial and matching bracelet. The watch is powered by the H874 movement, and boasts a two and a half year power reserve.

This Is the Easiest Way to Make Your Own Chili Oil

The Spice House

For some, the question about chili oil is whether to crunch or not to crunch — but real heads know that no chili oil is complete without a little crunch. That’s why The Spice Oil developed its new ‘Chili Oil Crunch Mix’ ($8). Powered by four different types of chiles, plus bites of garlic, sesame, onion, salt and a touch of sweetness from cinnamon and star anise; you’ll want to put this oil on everything.

A Better, Sleeker Note-taking Set

The James Brand

The James Brand just launched the Burwell ($69) and Gatecliff ($119). The Burwell is the brand’s second click pen and features a stainless steel barrel that fans can refill with Burwell G2 Inkwells ($15 for a three pack). The Gatecliff is a slim notebook sleeve that comes with the brand’s TJB Notebook. It can easily fit your notebook, pen and any cards; so it’s a great solution for easy travel packing.

Stock Up On Affordable Cashmere with Quince

Quince

Quince just dropped its newly expanded Men’s Cashmere Collection. There you’ll find everything from $60 cashmere sweaters to $90 cashmere cardigans, with everything retailing between $60 – $120. How do they do it? Quince partners directly with top manufacturers to cut out the middle man, and offer fans high quality goods at 50 – 75 percent less than other luxury brands. But wait, there’s more: Women can also shop a similar cashmere collection or cozy up with an exceptionally soft Mongolian cashmere robe ($170).

Material Launched a Simple, Compact Knife Sharpener

Huckberry

The Knife Sharpener ($15) is designed to deliver that ‘fresh-out-the-box feeling’ with just a few easy strokes. Its simple, handheld design doesn’t require an outlet and thanks to a lightweight ergonomic build; you can easily use it with either hand. The device is quick and efficient, and requires just three to ten strokes to sharpen up your blade.

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