Forward
To the roots.

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Rollgut borrows the flexibility and quick access of technology and pairs it with the tactile satisfaction of analog utensils.

Be it writing, drawing
or doodling thoughts.

Once inspiration strikes,
Rollgut is by hand within seconds.

  • A rolled Rollgut
  • The closure of Rollgut is opened
  • A Rollgut is rolled out
  • Someone takes a pen from a Rollgut
  • Someone started drawing/writing into a Rollgut.
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    Rollgut Olive-Granite one laid flat, one rolled
    • Philipp

      So great to see the initial idea still come to life after so many years. I’ve been waiting for my Rollgut since the start of the kickstarter and now I finally have one in hands. Great quality, great functionality. All perfect!

    • Carl-Emil

      Messaged the seller and he answered my prayers and sent it asap! Extremely nice customer service!! And the product is reply well made, it looks and feels amazing.

    • K. R.

      High-quality everyday companion

      If, like me, you want to spend less time in the note app on your phone and want to slow down your everyday life with analog writing, you'll find what you're looking for here. The look and feel of Rollgut is very high quality (no cheap plastic, great vegan 'leather' that becomes pleasantly softer after some use). A practical everyday companion, when changing bags/backpacks simply repack and you have everything in one…

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    • Simon

      Brilliant product! Developed with great attention to detail and beautifully crafted. It quickly became a constant companion, even if the word “everyday” probably doesn’t fit this concept. Because the idea behind it is and remains something very special - keep it up!

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    • capricorn

      I was an original purchaser of the first prototype of Rollgut and I was surprised by how the already high quality has reached stellar levels.
      - The wood is top quality as it should, cut perfectly and without a hitch in the grains.
      - The new metallic clip bites strongly on the paper and I have not the issue of the prototype of the pages sometimes sliding out wen unrolling the Gut.
      - The new rivets on the cover bypass the issue that I had with the…

    • Core77.com

      The wooden Rollgut is the result of rethinking and redesigning the use of pen and paper in the digital age. Along with computers, which have replaced most applications of paper, the traditional medium still plays a role in the world. We can benefit of it's simple and haptic nature under several circumstances.

    • Matthias Bauer

      High quality and super practical

      The entire product is very well thought out, high quality workmanship and extremely practical in my daily life. Whether in the office, while traveling or at home, it always fits. I am very impressed and can only recommend the notebook. It's also simply an eye-catcher.

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    • leahwicked

      Wow, just wow! This is a wonderful all-in-one writing instrument and paper holder. Well thought out, beautifully made, and heirloom quality purchase. Might get another as a present.

    • Diana

      I have been waiting since 2017 for the Rollgut to come to market & I finally have one! It has exceeded all of my expectations in all aspects; the craftsmanship is meticulous, the quality of materials great, it's unique design, the shipping was super fast from Germany to the U.S. & last but not least Thomas' commitment to his invention and his customers is stellar!!!!

    • Paul

      Rollgut is amazing. I hoped for a lot but received even more. Yes it is "only" A5 format but bigger wouldn't work with the "on the go" theme. I had it now for some time and could test it in different locations (even on a not-so-good-bench at a playground while my kids were playing) and I'm very happy. It holds more than enough paper, is slim enough to fit in bags and backpacks, doesn't smell and feels good too. The box is big enough so I could…

    • Sa

      Durable companion

      I've been using my Rollgut almost constantly since 2019. I can no longer imagine trips, holidays and business trips without it.
      It's got a bit of patina on the outside from frequent outdoor use, but it works perfectly.

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    • wnjns9kj

      I found Rollgut many years ago via Kickstarter and was a backer. Sadly it didn't receive enough supporters but I am glad to have found it via Etsy. I have just received my Rollgut and couldn't be happier - well worth the wait! 

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      Hiker with a backpack. A Rollgut rests in the side compartment.

      An App,
      for Real Paper

      Aside from the retro aspect of using paper, analogue utensils offer countless sensory variations to their users.

      The papers texture, your pen's noize, physical inks and colours. All contribute to a mystically inspiring effect, in what is known as a multi-sensory experience.

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      Sabrina using her Rollgut at home - topdown

      Optimized for the Process

      Thanks to the paper clamp, each page goes its own way: mistakes fly out, good sketches move to the back.

      Your entire deck covers only your current situation and keeps you focused.

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      Thomas sewing Rollgut wraps on the sewing machine

      Designed and crafted by Thomas Sommer in North Rhine-Westphalia - Germany.

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      Rollgut Olive-Granite semi rolled
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      Rollgut Founder Thomas Sommer sitting on the floor, surrounded with papers and writing utensils, engaged in creative work using Rollgut

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      Features

      Magnetic Pencil Box

      The pencil box - carved from a solid piece of wood - features a hidden array of super magnets 🧲.

      Pens with metal clips and little steel helpers 📎 🪡 🧷 stay in place thanks to physics!

      Non-magnetic utensils ✏️ are secured by the sliding sleeve.

      Integrated Clipboard

      The clipboard 📋 offers interesting advantages over bound pages: Pick your favourite paper 📜🎫💵 and rearrange the deck anytime with ease.

      For ephemeral notes, scrap paper is recommended. Not only you never run out of material, but you also spare trees and energy.

      Flexible size

      Rollgut's rolled 🌀 size depends on the amount of paper you carry!

      With 10 sheets of paper clamped, the rolled Rollgut is no bigger than an energy drink.

      However, the design allows for up to 50 sheets, resulting in a slightly unwieldy but still manageable Rollgut.

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      First step in the making: Turning wooden cylinders - sideview