The Company
Founded by Product Designer Thomas Sommer, we are dedicated to creating high-quality, sustainable products. This commitment led us to manufacture in-house, ensuring control over every detail. Our website adheres to the latest European privacy standards, and we do not share visitors' or customers' data unless necessary to fulfill services.
Product Design
With the rise of smartphones, paper’s role as a data-storage medium has diminished. However, its simplicity and tactile experience remain unmatched. The design objective of Rollgut was to make pen and paper as mobile and accessible as an app.
Accessibility
- Rollgut’s symmetrical design makes it suitable for both right- and left-handed users.
- The paper clamp can be opened with ease by children aged 8 and above.
- The closure and unrolling mechanisms are designed for single-handed use.
Technical Metrics
- Length: 18 cm
- Rolled Diameter: 4 cm
- Empty Weight: 160 g
- Paper formats: DIN A5 or Half Letter
Product Features
Rolling
- The unique, name-giving feature of Rollgut.
- Rolling the product offers multiple advantages:
- Compactness
- Durability
- Protection from dirt
- Unrolling Rollgut offers a tactile, almost ceremonial experience.
Paper Clamp
A paper clamp offers flexibility:
- Capacity: 0–50 sheets
- Fewer sheets reduce weight
- The rolled diameter adjusts based on the number of sheets
- The clamp is versatile, compatible with:
- Favorite or premium paper (+1 for artists and writers)
- Scrap paper (+1 for sustainability)
- Printed coloring sheets (+1 for children)
- Templates (+1 for productivity)
- Bills, money, tickets, flyers, business cards, and more
- The clamp allows for better organization:
- Keep a blank sheet on top
- Discard unwanted sheets easily
- Share your work effortlessly
Pencil Box
- Space for up to 8 (colored) pencils.
- Many users typically store 2–3 pens, along with small personal items.
- Six invisible super magnets:
- Hold small magnetic items securely in place
- Enable vertical use (e.g., when leaning Rollgut against a wall)
Product Quality
- Prototypes underwent extensive testing over several years.
- 95% of the product is manufactured in our own workshop, allowing continuous improvement.
Materials
- Hardwoods from sustainable sources in the EU:
- Available woods: Beech, Pear, Olive
- Metal components are made from stainless steel.
- The inner wrap is crafted from high-durability nylon.
- The outer wrap is a blend of paper and latex:
- Available colors: Blank, Sand, Granite, Hazelnut
- The closure’s elastic band is replaceable once worn.
- Tiny parts, such as screws, rivets, and magnets, are sourced externally
- Expected lifetime: 5–10 years with daily use.
- Vegan product:
- No animal-derived materials
- Safe for small children:
- No toxic chemicals or materials
- No small, loose parts
Price and Fulfillment
- Available on etsy.com
- Available on our website soon
- Prices range from €129 to €159, depending on the wood choice.
- Optional custom engraving (up to 72 characters) included.
- Global shipping. Refer to the website footer for the full list of supported countries.