Brief

Chris Albon shared a screenshot-style reference to Paul Graham’s list of favorite brands, framing it as a quick answer to what those companies actually make. The substance is the curated brand roster itself—25 names across categories like notebooks, pens, furniture, outdoor gear, hotels, eyewear, and luggage—rather than any deeper commentary or analysis.

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published: 2026-03-15T16:39:26+00:00
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In case, like me, you were wondering what the brands made.

Posted: 2026-03-15T16:39:26.000Z
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Quoting @paulg

Brands I love: Lego, Leuchtturm, Oxford University Press, Pentel, Schöffel, Aqualung, Paradores, Staedtler, Birkenstock, Braun, Knoll, Patagonia, Herman Miller, Iittala, L.A. Burdick, Artemide, Aman, Thames & Hudson, Yeti, Rimowa, L.L.Bean, Timbuk2, Eschenbach, Ridge, Maui Jim.