Love it or hate it, we can all agree that the Nowhere Plank is a small rectangle. Across our broad range of products, if we're being real, the Plank stands out for being poorly designed as any kind of skill toy. The shape is not conducive to flipping around between the fingers. If you want that, our knucklebones are the evolved form, go buy one. This Plank is something else. It's effortless. If anything, it's more of a simple mindfulness tool than a skill toy. The Plank is something basic, even primordial. It just feels satisfying to hold in the hand. It is certainly possible to flip it around and do some basic manipulations with it, but where the Plank truly excels is in situations where full on manipulations would be an unwelcome distraction, either to you, or to others around you. Given the mindfulness aspect (now, here) and the idle meandering it supports (as opposed to conscious trickery), we've dubbed this little unit the Nowhere Plank. It may not be for you and that's fine. But if you're feeling it, we've got you.
Notes on the Acrylic Swirl versions: We've noted before that the Nowhere Planks make for a near perfect material showcase. And we knew before even requesting samples that these new acrylics would be mind blowing in plank format. They didn't disappoint. These lightweight planks are grippy, beautifully polished, and perfectly rounded for your idle manipulation and mindful meanderings.
Notes on the titanium versions: As with our other products, the titanium blasted finish tends to feel much smoother and less grippy in the hands compared to the polished versions. So, depending on your preference, you can choose the option that most interests you.
Notes on the ebony and Ultem versions: Both the ebony and the ultem planks are very lightweight compared to our initial titanium offering. This makes them very light in the pocket, as well as in the hand. As with our lighter weight deadeye coins and knucklebnones, manipulating the lightweight planks will take some getting used to, but as your hands become accustomed to the lighter touch they need, you'll appreciate how gravity stays out of the way and lets your hands just do their thing. Both materials are offered in a glossy polished finish, as well as a matte machine finish. The polished finishes have a gleaming appearance, and provide substantially more grip for control. The machine finished surfaces are more dull in appearance, with less grip, allowing them to glide more smoothly between the fingers. Both finishes have their virtues.
Notes on the Delrin versions: The delrin version of the Nowhere plank is lightweight, durable, and feels great in the hand. If you don't already love delrin, these planks will kindle a spark in your heart. The material is smooth and warm to the touch, unlike any other polymer materials we know. The finish is slightly polished, and has a soft grip to it that is noticeably different from acrylic, ultem, or any of the metals materials
Notes on the Clear Acrylic Ice Plank versions: The clear acrylic Ice Plank is one that we obviously had to make. It’s a lovely rectangular piece of clarity. These guys are light and grippy to keep you from fumbling them too much. They offer a unique little window into the world, and they’re darn photogenic to boot.
Notes on the Green Sandalwood version: The green sandalwood has a pronounced grain and beautiful colour variation which is brown but tinged green-grey. The matte machine finish is slightly dull in appearance but allows the fingers to feel and sense the grain of the wood. The polished/ waxed version is grippier and the shine really accentuates the beautiful look of the material.
For more information, have a quick watch of our drop preview video, embedded and time stamped below.
Details:
Length x Width x Height: 80x20x10mm
Titanium (Sandblasted, Machined), weight: ~67g
Brass (Polished), weight: ~127g
Ultem (Polished, Machined), weight: ~19.6g
Ebony (Polished, Machined), weight: ~19g
Green Sandalwood (Polished, Machined), weight: ~18g
I love the idea and form factor of the Nowhere Plank. This is the first product I’ve bought made of Delrin, and I have actually taken quite a liking to it. The Nowhere Plank might be my favorite manipulative I’ve bought so far, and I’m looking forward to my Demi Plank arriving soon. The weight is sufficient enough, the texture is just the right amount of slick after a while, and the black color is not as flashy as some other options, which I like.
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Jacqueline
I love the planks, I had to get the clear for so many reasons, mostly the visual aspect specifically.
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Jacqueline
I love this plank for the same reasons I listed for the Delrin but when I want a different feel. Honestly my wife fell in love with it and it has now basically become hers though ha.
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Jacqueline
Something so simple and minimalist yet satisfying. I use it as a worry stone, a fidget, and my unexpected favorite use has been muscle scraping or pressure points/massage tool that has helped me so much with my migraines. This was my first Delrin material and I love it. Matches temperature of my hands and feels like a wood even though it is not.
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Jacqueline
This is my 2nd acrylic plank and I didn’t think I would love an acrylic more than the clear one I have but somehow I do. The clear has its own purposes but this latest batch of acrylic swirl is so aesthetically pleasing to the eye and soft texture wise.
