Aaron James Draplin's Blog, page 3
December 5, 2023
DDC Merchmas 2023, 12/05: Four New "Stuff Sheath" Colors, "Leather
DDC MERCHMAS 2023, DAY 05: Day five! Four new "Stuff Sheath" colors, our "Card/Cash/Chit" carrier and a "Happy Sun" decal 3-pack!
02. Four colors to choose from: "Very Orange," "All Natural," "Dark Matter" and the all-new "Totally Turquoise," "Soothing Sun," "Really Ros��," "Rainy Day Gray" and "Surplus Green."
03. 3-3/4" wide and 6" tall. Fits a Field Notes perfectly.
04. One line of stitching along the bottom. Check out how durable that stitch is!
05. Just a simple little leather sheath to protect yer Field Notes, and whatever else your might have in yer pocket.
06. Breaks in beautifully, in no time.
07. Get one more look at the debossing on the cover of this thing!
08. AND HEY: Leather is weird. It has imperfections. The folks who make these do their level best to weed them out, but every now and again, one of these are going to have a little indentation or fold in it. Just roll with it. Break it in, and use the hell out of it.
09. BONUS: Each "DDC Stuff Sheath" comes with a single Field Notes memo book we've got stashed around the shop. Random as hell. Old stock. New shit. Weird stuff. Rare stuff. Messed up stuff. Custom prints. Ya never know with these!
Ordering Details:$39.99 +$5.00 Shipping (U.S.A.)
Color Options Very Orange $39.99��USD All Natural $39.99��USD Dark Matter $39.99��USD Totally Turquoise $39.99��USD Really Ros�� $39.99��USD Soothing Sun $39.99��USD Rainy Day Gray $39.99��USD Surplus Green $39.99��USD DDC-176 DDC Brand "Card/Cash/Chit Carrier"
"All Natural"
"Very Orange"
"Dark Matter"
CASH, CARD OR CHIT...OR ALL: This little carrier is simple in design, but will protect your most precious items in style! Built by our friends at Red Cloud Collective here in Portland, Oregon. Beautifully-crafted and beyond durable. I'm still using the first sample Seth gave me years ago! When I don't need my big wallet, I pair things down and use this little guy. Driver's license, couple credit cards and some cold, hard cash. DONE!
Product Details:01. 3/4 oz Hermann oak vegetable-tanned leather.02. Two Horizontal card slots.03. One center pocket04. 2.625"(H) x��3.875"(W) x��.375"(D) in dimension.05. Handcrafted in Portland, Oregon USA.Ordering Details:$59.99+$5.00 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)Color "All Natural" $59.99��USD "Very Orange" $59.99��USD "Dark Matter" $59.99��USD
Center pocket that opens. Fits a folded wad of cash perfectly.
Loaded up! Ready for action!
SHINE, SHINE, SHINE: Just a happy, little sun here. That's it. Made a sticker out of it. Shine bright, little buddy!
Product Details:01. Screen printed on thick, weather proof vinyl. Serious adhesives.02. Colors inspired by that big sun shining above us.03. 3.5" in diameter.04. 3-pack. Three decals!05. The real deal here. None of that digital bullshit here.06. Printed by our buddies at Nameplate Inc. in Cerritos, Calif.07. Don't worry, be happy. Okay? Okay. Ordering Details:$9.99+$3.00 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)AND HEY: If the PayPal link is giving you trouble from your phone, please try it from a laptop or desktop machine. The Fine Print:For customers using PayPal, click the link above they'll take it from there. For customers who aren't using PayPal, send us an email to "orders(at)draplin.com" and we'll get back to you with an address to ship the funds to. We accept money orders and cold hard cash, so, get with it, man! All orders are shipped out as fast as we can. Usually a couple days after the order comes in. We ship everything USPS "First Class" rates. If you want quicker shipping, contact us and we can ramp it up to USPS Priority, or whatever you need. We aim to please!International Orders:We cover the shipping in the states, but charge the basics for international orders. Before you place the order through our PayPal account, send us an email to "orders(at)draplin.com" and we'll get you a shipping quote for the goods you are interested in. As simple as that! Thanks!
��2023 DDC Dry Goods Div., Merch Dept., Portland, Ore.
December 4, 2023
DDC Merchmas 2023, 12/04: DDC Brand "Tumbling Dice" and
DDC MERCHMAS 2023, DAY 04: Day four! We made our own dice set! And built it into a SUPER KIT! And are offering up our "DDC x Studio On Fire"12"x18" foil print from Adobe MAX...along with a "Gas Pig" decal set!
ROLL THE DICE WITH THE DDC!!!
FOIL IT UP!!!
GET IN THE VAN!!!
TRIPLE SIX ROLL: This dicey project is a collaboration between the Draplin Design Co. of Portland, Oregon and Severed Books of Baltimore, Maryland. Viciously limited edition. Fairly-priced. Small size and light weight. Easy to carry. Fits nicely in small spaces. Exquisite workmanship throughout. Good for collection or decoration. Suitable for many board games. This spirited set could be the start of a whole new life? ROLL THE DICE.
Great For:General Gambling Activities Amongst Family, Friends and Miscreants, Back Alley Busts, Throwing It All Away, Determining Destiny, Nefarious Street Hustling, Tempting The Fates, Seeing Who Goes First, Getting Weird, Statistical Oddities, Summoning Demons, Gaming, Betting and Duping Dull-Witted Marks for Rent Money. These dice are not loaded. The universe will indiscriminately determine the outcome of each roll.Product Details:01. Reinforced 2-color Super Kit box.02. Two 3-Die Dice Sets.
03. Set One: Orange/White Pips 3-Die Set.
04. Set Two: White/Orange Pips 3-Die Set.
05. 16mm six-sided dice.
06. Burly dice pouch. You can put yer weed in it, too.
07. One 25mm "Procrasti-Die" to solve ALL procrastination dilemmas.
08, Fold-out "DEE-DEE-CEE-Lo" instructions.
09. Three screen printed souvenir stickers.
10. Made in collaboration with Justin Sirois of Severed Books, Baltimore, USA.
11. Roll the dice!
12. Infused with good luck in each pip.
Ordering Details:$24.99+$6.00 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)
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FOIL FROLIC: Oh man, are these prints AWESOME. These were in the Studio On Fire booth at Adobe MAX earlier this fall! And before the horde of wild-eyed design enthusiasts descended upon the conference center floor, Rebecca from Studio On Fire hooked me up with a stash that I ratholed away into the back of the van for future purposes.
Which is why we are here today. We're offering up these SEVERELY LIMITED foil prints up today!
Studio On Fire is an incredible print shop. So many premium printing processes with IMPECCABLE detail and craft. Been a fan for so long. They recently did a set of Field Notes for us, the "Foiled Again" edition. Absolutely stunning!!! Please check those out.
Thank you to Rebecca and Ben!!! Fans for life, over here.
Product Details:01. Foil imprint on thick poster paper.02. Printed by our buddies at Studio On Fire in St.Paul, Minn.03. 12" wide x 18" tall in dimension.04. Art inspired by the beauty of nature all around us.05. Comes in a slew of paper colors and foils!06. The real deal here. Turned out INCREDIBLE!07. Shipped flat in a burly, reinforced stay flat envelope.
AND HEY: If the PayPal link is giving you trouble from your phone, please try it from a laptop or desktop machine. Color Options Navy/Gold Foil $19.99��USD Navy/Turquoise Foil $19.99��USD Purple/Gold Foil $19.99��USD Purple/Lavender Foil $19.99��USD Hunter/Orange Foil $19.99��USD Hunter/Green Foil $19.99��USD Brown/Gold Foil $19.99��USD Brown/Orange Foil $19.99��USD
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GET IN THE VAN: The GAS PIG is gassed up...
GO, GAS PIG, GO! GO, GAS PIG, GO! GO, GAS PIG, GO!
GO, GAS PIG, GO! GO, GAS PIG, GO! GO, GAS PIG, GO!
GO, GAS PIG, GO! GO, GAS PIG, GO! GO, GAS PIG, GO!
GO, GAS PIG, GO! GO, GAS PIG, GO! GO, GAS PIG, GO!
GO, GAS PIG, GO! GO, GAS PIG, GO! GO, GAS PIG, GO!
GO, GAS PIG, GO! GO, GAS PIG, GO! GO, GAS PIG, GO!
GET IN THE VAN: These three decals were made for the Adobe MAX conference a couple months ago in Los Angeles. We drove down Interstate 5 southbound from Portland down to Los Angeles. That's the scene you see in the third sticker. 1,000 miles in two days. We were able to drive the van onto the floor as part of our 20' x 20' booth. It was awesome. (Scroll down to see it on the big trade show room floor.) Folks were taking photos with the GAS PIG, jumping into the cockpit and mean mugging in front of the tires. So cool. After loading up that final day, Leigh and I drove home. And that's the scene you see in the third sticker.
We've had a bunch of emails about whether or not we'd make them available? I guess I didn't even think about that. Let's do it! Pedal to the medal...GAS PIG forever!!!
Product Details:01. Screen printed on thick, weather proof vinyl. Serious adhesives.02. Colors inspired by that MAACO Pantone Orange 021 paint job they upsold me on.03. 3.25" wide x 3.25" tall on the "Go, Gas Pig, Go."04. 3.5" diameter on the "Good Strong Whiff."05. 3.5" wide x 3.5" tall on the "Gas Pig Across America."06. The real deal here.07. Printed by our buddies at Nameplate Inc. in Cerritos, Calif.Ordering Details:$9.99+$3.00 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)AND HEY: If the PayPal link is giving you trouble from your phone, please try it from a laptop or desktop machine. The Fine Print:For customers using PayPal, click the link above they'll take it from there. For customers who aren't using PayPal, send us an email to "orders(at)draplin.com" and we'll get back to you with an address to ship the funds to. We accept money orders and cold hard cash, so, get with it, man! All orders are shipped out as fast as we can. Usually a couple days after the order comes in. We ship everything USPS "First Class" rates. If you want quicker shipping, contact us and we can ramp it up to USPS Priority, or whatever you need. We aim to please!International Orders:We cover the shipping in the states, but charge the basics for international orders. Before you place the order through our PayPal account, send us an email to "orders(at)draplin.com" and we'll get you a shipping quote for the goods you are interested in. As simple as that! Thanks!
��2023 DDC Dry Goods Div., Merch Dept., Portland, Ore.
December 3, 2023
DDC Merchmas 2023, 12/03: "Hot Dog Mandala Tapestry," DDCxLeus Beach Towel" and "Pointer Brothers Decal Kit"
DDC MERCHMAS 2023, DAY 03: Four new sprited products and one classic one that just HAD to be squeezed into Day 03 of DDC Merchmas! Hot dogs! Toweling off! And a couple manicules to get you POINTED in the right direction...
01. DDC-342 "Hot Dog Mandala 36" x 36" Tapestry
02. DDC-342 "Hot Dog Mandala Decal"
03. DDC-313 "DDC x Leus Beach Towel"
04. DDC-349 "Pointers Brothers" Decal Set
CONDIMENTS SCHMONDIMENTS: We made a piece for Nemo Design's "Life's A Picnic" art show earlier this summer and called it, "The King of the Condiments: Yellow Mustard." Then the e-mails started...
"Dude, how do I get one of those?!"
"I live three states away and can't make the art show. Will other options with this graphic be available?"
"Take my money!"
....and then one e-mail that said...
"Make something for my wall! I'd hang that thing on our patio where we do our grilling!"
DONE. You ask, we make.
Product Details:01. Durable cotton material.02. Vibrant colors, inspired by our love of a hot dog with a couple lines of mustard.
03. Digitally-printed in full mustard-y color.
04. 36" x 36" in dimension. That's three feet tall and three feet wide! BIG!
05. Tack it up on a wall!
06. Pass me the mustard!
Ordering Details:$24.99+$6.00 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)
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PASS ME THE MUSTARD: The decal version of our "Hot Dog Mandala" design! Fire up that grill!
Product Details:01. Printed on thick, weather proof vinyl. Serious adhesives.02. Colors inspired by hots dogs grilling on a grill. With mustard!03. 3.5" diameter in dimension on the circle.04. Printed by our buddies at Nameplate Inc. in Cerritos, Calif.Ordering Details:$3.99 Shipping Included!!! (U.S.A.)AND HEY: If the PayPal link is giving you trouble from your phone, please try it from a laptop or desktop machine. DDC-197 "Yellow Mustard" Pin
02. Good for lapel, collar, jean jacket, ball cap or backpack.
03. .40" wide x .83" tall. Agreeable dimensions.
04. Proudly manufactured by the pinmasters over at Brewery Outfitters!
05. In stock forever, until we dissolve back into stardust.
Ordering Details:$7.99 Shipping Included!!! (U.S.A.)
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FROM THE LEUS MAINFRAME: "Calling Aaron James Draplin a "graphic artist" is the understatement of the century. Draplin, aka D.D.C., is a Michigan-born-and-bred powerhouse. He's a designer, artist, and author, with signature creations that are immediately recognizable—a huge feat in the world of art direction and design. Draplin Design Co. and LEUS have come together for a full capsule featuring the iconic DDC look. Just prepare yourself, wherever you go with this towel, you'll no doubt get the question, "Whoa, is that a Draplin towel?!"...Buy one to use, buy one to keep in mint condition, this may be our first ever "investment" towel."
We like the sound of that! Towel off with the DDC!!!
Product Details:01. 100% Certified Sustainable Cotton.02. Dimensions: 58" x 33" | 148cm x 84cm03. Ultra Soft Printed Velour04. Super Absorbent05. Antimicrobial Coating06. Hanging Loop for Quick Drying07. Perfect Size for Roadside Changing08. Machine Wash Cold. Warm Iron if Needed. Tumble Dry Low. Do Not Bleach.09. Made from certified sustainably sourced cotton. LEUS products exceed industry standards set by Oeko-Tex�� Standard 100.10. Big, vibrant color to light up sand, surf or bathroom.Ordering Details:$34.99+$11.00 USPS Priority Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)AND HEY: If the PayPal link is giving you trouble from your phone, please try it from a laptop or desktop machine. DDC-349 "Pointer Brothers Decal Set"
THIS WAY, AND THAT WAY: The first concert I went to was the Pointer Sisters. 1983. I was ten! But that's not why we are here. Ahem...what about the Pointer Brothers? Pointing left and right like they do? Yeah, those two. Call them a pointer, a manicule, or a hand director...this decal set comes with two big pointers. One left. One right.
Product Details:01. Printed on thick, weather proof vinyl. Serious adhesives.02. Colors inspired by meaty fingers leading the way.03. 4.23" wide x 3.5" tall in dimension. Big!04. Printed by our buddies at Nameplate Inc. in Cerritos, Calif.Ordering Details:$6.99+$3.00 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)AND HEY: If the PayPal link is giving you trouble from your phone, please try it from a laptop or desktop machine. The Fine Print:For customers using PayPal, click the link above they'll take it from there. For customers who aren't using PayPal, send us an email to "orders(at)draplin.com" and we'll get back to you with an address to ship the funds to. We accept money orders and cold hard cash, so, get with it, man! All orders are shipped out as fast as we can. Usually a couple days after the order comes in. We ship everything USPS "First Class" rates. If you want quicker shipping, contact us and we can ramp it up to USPS Priority, or whatever you need. We aim to please!International Orders:We cover the shipping in the states, but charge the basics for international orders. Before you place the order through our PayPal account, send us an email to "orders(at)draplin.com" and we'll get you a shipping quote for the goods you are interested in. As simple as that! Thanks!
��2023 DDC Dry Goods Div., Merch Dept., Portland, Ore.
December 2, 2023
DDC Merchmas 2023, 12/02: "DDC Surf Caps" & "Fiveway Foliage Ornament"
"Great Outdoors/Army"
"Oceanics/Khaki"
"Dayglow Wilds/Black"
"Autumn Leaf/Clay"
"Soothing Sun/Eucalyptus"
"Waves/Hazy Pink"
"Whims/Atlantic"
"Always Ascending/Navy"
Inside view.
Back view.
DDC MERCHMAS 2023, DAY 02: Eight new DDC "Surf Caps!��� Lighter fare! And jingle balls, our very first Holidaze Ornament with our "Fiveway Foliage" design!
We've been making our classic DDC Action Caps for going on twenty years. Same cut, same fabric, same patch and that same fit we love so much. Earlier this summer, my buddy Sean McMahon brought a hat sample over and said, "Give this one a try. Lightweight, nylon with a great fit," he said. And he was right. A new model on the headwear scene, I had to get an order going. We developed eight rubber patches and picked eight colors. They turned out incredible, and offer a lighter weight and mellower fit. Get loose in these!
Product Details:01. Mid profile, snapback cap.02. Single panel at front.03. Plastic snapback, tonal under-peak lining, mesh structure support.04. Lightweight.05. 100% quick dry nylon.06. Flat peak.07. One size fits all.08. Eight colors to choose from!Ordering Details:$33.99+$4.99 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)AND HEY: If the PayPal link is giving you trouble from your phone, please try it from a laptop or desktop machine. Style Great Outdoors/Army $33.99��USD Oceanics/Khaki $33.99��USD Dayglow Wilds/Black $33.99��USD Autumn Leaf/Clay $33.99��USD Soothing Sun/Eucalyptus $33.99��USD Waves/Hazy Pink $33.99��USD Whims/Atlantic $33.99��USD Always Ascending/Navy $33.99��USD
AND HEY: If the PayPal link is giving you trouble from your phone, please try it from a laptop or desktop machine. The Fine Print:For customers using PayPal, click the link above they'll take it from there. For customers who aren't using PayPal, send us an email to "orders(at)draplin.com" and we'll get back to you with an address to ship the funds to. We accept money orders and cold hard cash, so, get with it, man! All orders are shipped out as fast as we can. Usually a couple days after the order comes in. We ship everything USPS "First Class" rates. If you want quicker shipping, contact us and we can ramp it up to USPS Priority, or whatever you need. We aim to please!International Orders:Shipping gets added to orders in the states. For international orders we charge the basics. Before you place the order through our PayPal account, send us an email to "orders(at)draplin.com" and we'll get you the latest shipping quote for the goods you are interested in. As simple as that! Thanks!
��2023 DDC Dry Goods Div., Merch Dept., Portland, Ore.
December 1, 2023
DDC Merchmas 2023, 12/01: DDCxTJB "Randolph" Toothpick Canister
DDC MERCHMAS 2023, DAY 01: Introducing the TJBxDDC "Randolph" Toothpick Canister! Anodized as orange as possible! Item no. DDC-345 in our proud roster of products. All purchases today come with a free TJBxDDC "Decal Kit." And, the awesome TJBxDDC "Throwflake" is on sale, too!
We've had a good run with our TJBxDDC roster of product collabs these last couple of years. We came out flying with the "Elko" pocket knife and sold out a couple runs right away. Then it was that big DDC Merchmas offering a couple years back with the "Folsom" and a slew of TJBxDDC goodies, including the very, very sharp "Throwflake"! And finally, for last year's DDC Merchmas we unleashed the "Ellis" knife with it's serrated blade and scissors! Been using my all year long to great results.
Not wanting to miss a beat, I dialed up the top brass of The James Brand earlier this summer and pleaded with them to make me an anodized orange Randolph toothpick canister. And they did. And this canister is STUNNING. And I'll have one of these beauties in my possibles bag THE REST OF MY LIFE. Need to dig out a popcorn kernel from some notch in my gums? Now I have a high-tensile canister to keep my toothpicks dry and sharp and ready to go digging.
AND HEY: This is the real McCoy, here. The product of years of industrial design magic and precision from the hands of my buddy Ryan Coulter. These things are incredible. From the fit, to the finish, to the minimal branding, to the little lanyard loop! And don't even get me going on how good these feel to open and close? Beyond smooth!
Product Details:01. Overall Length: 3.9"/9.8 cm02. Outside Diameter: 0.5"/1.3 cm
03. Seal Type: Water-resistant rubber O-ring seal
04. Inside Diameter: 0.4"/0.9 cm
05. Depth: 2.9"/7.4 cm
06. Weight: 1.1 oz/31.2 g
07. Barrel: CNC-machined anodized aluminum
08. Cap: CNC-machined 6al4v anodized aluminum with lanyard loop
09. Capacity: 8 toothpicks, a couple of bucks or whatever else you can get in there!
10. Warranty: TJB Limited Lifetime Warranty
11. Designed In: Portland, Oregon
12. Manufactured In: Shenzhen, China
Ordering Details:$49.99+$6.00 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)
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02. Height: 3.2" / 8.1 cm
03. Weight: 2.4 oz
04. Thickness: 3 mm
05. Points: Sharp as shit, all six of 'em!
06. Color: DDC Factory Floor "As Orange As Possible"
07. Application: Christmas Tree Ornament / Self-Defense. You choose.
Ordering Details:$24.99+$6.00 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.) (Normally $34.99.)
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From the James Brand site: "We are back again this year with our brother from another Midwestern mother, Aaron Draplin of the DDC! If you don't already know by now, we love our good friend and collaborator Aaron James (!!!) Draplin for his commitment to his craft, his sense of humor, and for his heart, which he wears unapologetically on his sleeve. Simply put, they don't make 'em like Draplin. So in continuation of this most lovely orange-ish tradition, we are stoked to introduce this limited edition James�� x DDC Ellis. Happy holidays and keep it orange people!
DDC-264-002 TJBxDDC "Ellis" Knife
02. Blade Steel: Sandvik 12C27
03. Blade Type: Partially Serrated
04. Scale Material: G10 / Micarta
05. Lock Type: Slipjoint
06. Blade Length: 2.6" / 6.6cm
07. Handle Length: 3.5" / 8.9cm
08. Overall Length: 6.5" / 16.5cm
09. Weight: 2.6 oz
10. Opening: Nail Nick
11. Carry Style: Tip Up
12. Pocket Clip: Deep Carry, Formed Wire
13. Orientation: Right Handed
14. Tools: Scissors / Pry Bar / Flat-Head Screwdriver
15. As orange as possible!
16. Maximum utility in a brilliant, minimal design.
17. Comes with incredible The James Brand packaging.
18. "Always cut away from yerself." -DDC, Whittling Div.
19. Viciously limited first edition of 400.
20. Sharp as shit. Cuts through the bullshit with minimal effort
Ordering Details:AND HEY: If the PayPal link is giving you trouble from your phone, please try it from a laptop or desktop machine.USA
$119.00+ $12 USPS Priority Shipping & Handling (USA)

$119.00+ $16 USPS Shipping & Handling (Canada/Mexico)

$100.00+ $19 USPS Shipping & Handling (UK/Europe)

$119.00+ $21 USPS Shipping & Handling (Australia/Asia)

02. Blade Steel: VG-10
03. Scale Type: G10
04. Blade Length: 2.75" (7.0 cm)
05. Closed Length: 4" (10.16cm)
06. Overall Length: 6.75" (17.4cm)
07. Blade Thickness: 0.11" / 2.8mm
08. Handle Length: 4" / 10.2 cm
09. Handle Thickness: 0.39" / 9.9 mm
10. Weight: 3.4oz
11. Blade Shape: Drop Point
12. Blade Type: Straight
13. Lock Type: Liner Lock
14. Opener: Thumb Hole
15. Carry Style: Tip up
16. Carry Orientation: Ambidextrous
17. Clip: 416 Stainless Steel
18. Spacer: Aluminum
19. Hardware: 416 Stainless Steel
20. Washers: Phosphor Bronze
21. As orange as possible!
22. Maximum utility in a brilliant, minimal design.
23. Comes with incredible The James Brand packaging.
24. "Always cut away from yerself." -DDC, Whittling Div.
25. Viciously limited first edition of 400.
26. Sharp as shit. Cuts through the bullshit with minimal effort
Ordering Details:AND HEY: If the PayPal link is giving you trouble from your phone, please try it from a laptop or desktop machine.USA
$100.00+ $12 USPS Priority Shipping & Handling (USA)

$100.00+ $16 USPS Shipping & Handling (Canada/Mexico)

$100.00+ $19 USPS Shipping & Handling (UK/Europe)

$100.00+ $21 USPS Shipping & Handling (Australia/Asia)

02. Blade Steel: Sandvik 12C27
03. Key Ring: Full-sized titanium keyring (included)
04. Spacer: 2CR13
05. Overall Length: 4.33" (11.0cm)
06. Closed Length: 2.60" (6.58cm)
07. Blade Length: 1.74" (4.4cm)
08. Blade Thickness: 0.09" (2.3mm)
09. Handle Length: 2.60" (6.6cm)
10. Handle Thickness: 0.39" (10mm)
11. Weight: 1.3oz
12. Blade Shape: Drop Point
13. Blade Type: Straight
14. Lock Type: Slip Joint
15. Opener: Nail Nick
16. Carry Style: Key Loop / Pocket / Lanyard
17. Carry Orientation: Ambidextrous
18. Hardware: 416 Stainless Steel
19. Washers: Phosphor Bronze
20. As orange as possible!
21. Maximum utility in a brilliiant, minimal design.
22. Comes with incredible The James Brand packaging.
23. "Always cut away from yerself." -DDC, Whittling Div.
24. Viciously limited third edition of 450.
25. Sharp as shit. Cuts through the bullshit with minimal effort
Ordering Details:AND HEY: If the PayPal link is giving you trouble from your phone, please try it from a laptop or desktop machine.USA
$65.00+ $11 USPS Priority Shipping & Handling (USA)

$65.00+ $16 USPS Shipping & Handling (Canada/Mexico)

$65.00+ $19 USPS Shipping & Handling (UK/Europe)

$65.00+ $21 USPS Shipping & Handling (Australia/Asia)

02. Design: Dual Compartment
03. Height: 3" / 7.6 cm
04. Width: 1.5" / 3.8 cm
05. Construction: Drop Forged
06. Latch: Spring Loaded
07. Thickness: 1.4" / 6.4 mm
08. Lanyard: Black Nylon with Woven Label
09. Lanyard Length: 2.75" / 7.0 cm
10. Keyring: 1.1 " / 2.8 cm black ring
Pre-Order Details:$50.00 +$4.99 Shipping (U.S.A.)
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��2023 DDC Dry Goods Div., Merch Dept., Portland, Ore.
DDC Merchmas 2023, 12/1: DDCxTJB "Randolph" Toothpick Canister
DDC MERCHMAS 2023, DAY 01: Introducing the TJBxDDC "Randolph" Toothpick Canister! Anodized as orange as possible! Item no. DDC-345 in our proud roster of products. All purchases today come with a free TJBxDDC "Decal Kit." And, the awesome TJBxDDC "Throwflake" is on sale, too!
We've had a good run with our TJBxDDC roster of product collabs these last couple of years. We came out flying with the "Elko" pocket knife and sold out a couple runs right away. Then it was that big DDC Merchmas offering a couple years back with the "Folsom" and a slew of TJBxDDC goodies, including the very, very sharp "Throwflake"! And finally, for last year's DDC Merchmas we unleashed the "Ellis" knife with it's serrated blade and scissors! Been using my all year long to great results.
Not wanting to miss a beat, I dialed up the top brass of The James Brand earlier this summer and pleaded with them to make me an anodized orange Randolph toothpick canister. And they did. And this canister is STUNNING. And I'll have one of these beauties in my possibles bag THE REST OF MY LIFE. Need to dig out a popcorn kernel from some notch in my gums? Now I have a high-tensile canister to keep my toothpicks dry and sharp and ready to go digging.
AND HEY: This is the real McCoy, here. The product of years of industrial design magic and precision from the hands of my buddy Ryan Coulter. These things are incredible. From the fit, to the finish, to the minimal branding, to the little lanyard loop! And don't even get me going on how good these feel to open and close? Beyond smooth!
Product Details:01. Overall Length: 3.9"/9.8 cm02. Outside Diameter: 0.5"/1.3 cm
03. Seal Type: Water-resistant rubber O-ring seal
04. Inside Diameter: 0.4"/0.9 cm
05. Depth: 2.9"/7.4 cm
06. Weight: 1.1 oz/31.2 g
07. Barrel: CNC-machined anodized aluminum
08. Cap: CNC-machined 6al4v anodized aluminum with lanyard loop
09. Capacity: 8 toothpicks, a couple of bucks or whatever else you can get in there!
10. Warranty: TJB Limited Lifetime Warranty
11. Designed In: Portland, Oregon
12. Manufactured In: Shenzhen, China
Ordering Details:$49.99+$6.00 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)
DDC-265-002 TJBxDDC "Throwflake"
02. Height: 3.2" / 8.1 cm
03. Weight: 2.4 oz
04. Thickness: 3 mm
05. Points: Sharp as shit, all six of 'em!
06. Color: DDC Factory Floor "As Orange As Possible"
07. Application: Christmas Tree Ornament / Self-Defense. You choose.
Ordering Details:$24.99+$6.00 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.) (Normally $34.99.)
From the James Brand site: "We are back again this year with our brother from another Midwestern mother, Aaron Draplin of the DDC! If you don't already know by now, we love our good friend and collaborator Aaron James (!!!) Draplin for his commitment to his craft, his sense of humor, and for his heart, which he wears unapologetically on his sleeve. Simply put, they don't make 'em like Draplin. So in continuation of this most lovely orange-ish tradition, we are stoked to introduce this limited edition James�� x DDC Ellis. Happy holidays and keep it orange people!
DDC-264-002 TJBxDDC "Ellis" Knife
02. Blade Steel: Sandvik 12C27
03. Blade Type: Partially Serrated
04. Scale Material: G10 / Micarta
05. Lock Type: Slipjoint
06. Blade Length: 2.6" / 6.6cm
07. Handle Length: 3.5" / 8.9cm
08. Overall Length: 6.5" / 16.5cm
09. Weight: 2.6 oz
10. Opening: Nail Nick
11. Carry Style: Tip Up
12. Pocket Clip: Deep Carry, Formed Wire
13. Orientation: Right Handed
14. Tools: Scissors / Pry Bar / Flat-Head Screwdriver
15. As orange as possible!
16. Maximum utility in a brilliant, minimal design.
17. Comes with incredible The James Brand packaging.
18. "Always cut away from yerself." -DDC, Whittling Div.
19. Viciously limited first edition of 400.
20. Sharp as shit. Cuts through the bullshit with minimal effort
Ordering Details:USA
$119.00+ $12 USPS Priority Shipping & Handling (USA)

$119.00+ $16 USPS Shipping & Handling (Canada/Mexico)

$100.00+ $19 USPS Shipping & Handling (UK/Europe)

$119.00+ $21 USPS Shipping & Handling (Australia/Asia)

02. Blade Steel: VG-10
03. Scale Type: G10
04. Blade Length: 2.75" (7.0 cm)
05. Closed Length: 4" (10.16cm)
06. Overall Length: 6.75" (17.4cm)
07. Blade Thickness: 0.11" / 2.8mm
08. Handle Length: 4" / 10.2 cm
09. Handle Thickness: 0.39" / 9.9 mm
10. Weight: 3.4oz
11. Blade Shape: Drop Point
12. Blade Type: Straight
13. Lock Type: Liner Lock
14. Opener: Thumb Hole
15. Carry Style: Tip up
16. Carry Orientation: Ambidextrous
17. Clip: 416 Stainless Steel
18. Spacer: Aluminum
19. Hardware: 416 Stainless Steel
20. Washers: Phosphor Bronze
21. As orange as possible!
22. Maximum utility in a brilliant, minimal design.
23. Comes with incredible The James Brand packaging.
24. "Always cut away from yerself." -DDC, Whittling Div.
25. Viciously limited first edition of 400.
26. Sharp as shit. Cuts through the bullshit with minimal effort
Ordering Details:USA
$100.00+ $12 USPS Priority Shipping & Handling (USA)

$100.00+ $16 USPS Shipping & Handling (Canada/Mexico)

$100.00+ $19 USPS Shipping & Handling (UK/Europe)

$100.00+ $21 USPS Shipping & Handling (Australia/Asia)

02. Blade Steel: Sandvik 12C27
03. Key Ring: Full-sized titanium keyring (included)
04. Spacer: 2CR13
05. Overall Length: 4.33" (11.0cm)
06. Closed Length: 2.60" (6.58cm)
07. Blade Length: 1.74" (4.4cm)
08. Blade Thickness: 0.09" (2.3mm)
09. Handle Length: 2.60" (6.6cm)
10. Handle Thickness: 0.39" (10mm)
11. Weight: 1.3oz
12. Blade Shape: Drop Point
13. Blade Type: Straight
14. Lock Type: Slip Joint
15. Opener: Nail Nick
16. Carry Style: Key Loop / Pocket / Lanyard
17. Carry Orientation: Ambidextrous
18. Hardware: 416 Stainless Steel
19. Washers: Phosphor Bronze
20. As orange as possible!
21. Maximum utility in a brilliiant, minimal design.
22. Comes with incredible The James Brand packaging.
23. "Always cut away from yerself." -DDC, Whittling Div.
24. Viciously limited third edition of 450.
25. Sharp as shit. Cuts through the bullshit with minimal effort
Ordering Details:USA
$65.00+ $11 USPS Priority Shipping & Handling (USA)

$65.00+ $16 USPS Shipping & Handling (Canada/Mexico)

$65.00+ $19 USPS Shipping & Handling (UK/Europe)

$65.00+ $21 USPS Shipping & Handling (Australia/Asia)

02. Design: Dual Compartment
03. Height: 3" / 7.6 cm
04. Width: 1.5" / 3.8 cm
05. Construction: Drop Forged
06. Latch: Spring Loaded
07. Thickness: 1.4" / 6.4 mm
08. Lanyard: Black Nylon with Woven Label
09. Lanyard Length: 2.75" / 7.0 cm
10. Keyring: 1.1 " / 2.8 cm black ring
Pre-Order Details:$50.00 +$4.99 Shipping (U.S.A.)

��2023 DDC Dry Goods Div., Merch Dept., Portland, Ore.
November 27, 2023
DDC SIGHHH-BRRR MONDAY: Hot Deals! $39-$69-$99!!!
DDC SIGHHH-BRRR MONDAY: Hot Deals! $39-$69-$99!!!
DDC SIGHHH-BRRR MONDAY: Hot Deals! $39-$69-$99!!!
DDC SIGHHH-BRRR MONDAY: Hot Deals! $39-$69-$99!!!
DDC SIGHHH-BRRR MONDAY: Hot Deals! $39-$69-$99!!!
20. The COOLEST PIECE OF MERCH WE'VE MADE TO DATE. As these words go to print, Friday, July 3,2020. Scroll down to see more details!Ordering Details:$69+$10 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)
DDC-299 FREEWATERS x DDC "Layzee Loafers"
02. Freewaters specially formulated Supreem Foam footbed with a medium grade arch support for happy feet and back.
03. Outdoor-quality rubber outsole provides extra grip and sure steps on a variety of surfaces.
04. 100% Vegan, water-friendly, machine washable.
05. Comes with a killer box!
06. Limited Edition!
Ordering Details:$39+$14 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)
Sizes Large 11-12 DDC-299 FREEWATERS x DDC "Kool Kicks"
02. Specially formulated Supreem Foam insole with our happy arch support.
03. Fine-tooth 30% recycled rubber outsole provides extra grip and sure steps.
04. Comes with a killer box!
05. Limited Edition!
Perfect Autumn Kicks For:01. Leaf Raking Procrastination.
02. Apple Picking and/or Bobbing.
03. Corn Mazing.
04. Idle Cabin Life.
05. Psychedelic Leaf Peeping.
06. Various Horn Blowing.
07. Trick or Treating with those Rat Kids of Yers.
07. Scratchy Hayrides.
08. Pumpkin Patching.
09. Fighting Neighbors Over Drifting Leaf Piles.
10. Hairy Haunted Situations.
11. Candy Corn Stomach Aches.
12. Stuffing Cider Donuts into Yer Slophole.
13. Getting Lost in Some Sketchy Glade.
14. Curling Up Under a Blanket with a Turkey Leg.
Ordering Details:$69+$14 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)
Sizes Mens 9 Mens 10 Mens 11 Mens 12 Mens 13 DDC-234 RUMPL x DDC "Thick Lines Blankets"
02. DWR finish for stain and water resistance.
03. Cape Clip (1-Person only) for hands-free use.
04. Corner loops.
05. Machine washable.
06. Water-resistant stuff sack included.
07. 52" x 75" in dimension.
08. 7" x 16" when RUMPLED into stuff sack.
09. Fabric: 100% recycled 30D ripstop polyester fabric.
10. Insulation: 3D hollow fiber siliconized synthetic insulation.
11. Rumpl x DDC x Awesome = Hell Yeah!
12. Comfy as hell.
Ordering Details:$99+$19 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)
Seasons Fall Winter The Fine Print:For customers using PayPal, click the link above they'll take it from there. For customers who aren't using PayPal, send us an email to "orders(at)draplin.com" and we'll get back to you with an address to ship the funds to. We accept money orders and cold hard cash too, so get with it! All orders are shipped out as fast as we can. Usually a couple days after the order comes in. We ship everything USPS "First Class" rates. If you want quicker shipping, contact us and we can ramp it up to USPS Priority, or whatever you need. We aim to please!International Orders:Shipping gets added for the states, but cwe harge the basics for international orders. Before you place the order through our PayPal account, send us an email to "orders(at)draplin.com" and we'll get you a shipping quote for the goods you are interested in. As simple as that! Thanks!
��2023 DDC Dry Goods Div., Merch Dept., Portland, Ore.
November 24, 2023
"DDC ORANGE FRIDAY" TEE SHIRT BLOWOUT 2023
DDC ORANGE FRIDAY!!! TEE SHIRT BLOWOUT!!!
DDC ORANGE FRIDAY!!! TEE SHIRT BLOWOUT!!!
DDC ORANGE FRIDAY!!! TEE SHIRT BLOWOUT!!!
DDC ORANGE FRIDAY!!! TEE SHIRT BLOWOUT!!!
DDC ORANGE FRIDAY!!! TEE SHIRT BLOWOUT!!!
DDC ORANGE FRIDAY!!! TEE SHIRT BLOWOUT!!!
SAME DEAL THIS YEAR: We went digging into roster of available stock and even deeper into the DDC archives to sniff out spirited torso covers to offer up today. It's real simple. You pick your size, place the order and then sit back and watch that mailbox. We'll pick a t-shirt from our stash for you..."MYSTERY SITCH" style...and then ship it out!
OF COURSE: Each tee shirt comes with extra MYSTERY ITEMS of serious importance. Can you even handle the anticipation? Leigh for one, is BRIMMING with excitement over this deal. As these words go to print, we really can't share much more. It's "Orange Friday" on the DDC factory floor, so get with it and roll the dice on our TEE SHIRT BLOWOUT! Get it going!
AND HEY: Be sure your PayPal e-mail and shipping address is updated to your current one! Thanks!
Ordering Details:$16.99 +$6.99 Shipping & HandlingPick Your Size Small $16.99��USD Medium $16.99��USD Large $16.99��USD X-Large $16.99��USD XXL $16.99��USD XXXL $16.99��USD The Fine Print:For customers using PayPal, click the link above they'll take it from there. For customers who aren't using PayPal, send us an email to "orders(at)draplin.com" and we'll get back to you with an address to ship the funds to. We accept money orders and cold hard cash, so, get with it, man! All orders are shipped out as fast as we can. Usually a couple days after the order comes in. We ship everything USPS "First Class" rates. If you want quicker shipping, contact us and we can ramp it up to USPS Priority, or whatever you need. We aim to please!International Orders:We cover the shipping in the states, but charge the basics for international orders. Before you place the order through our PayPal account, send us an email to "orders(at)draplin.com" and we'll get you a shipping quote for the goods you are interested in. As simple as that! Thanks!
��2023 DDC Dry Goods Div., Merch Dept., Portland, Ore.
November 9, 2023
BACK TO BACK DRIBBBLE WORKSHOPS! - NOVEMBER 16!
OUR FINAL WORKSHOP OF THE YEAR: Next Thursday we���re doing our FIFTH online workshop two-fer for dribbble!!! November 16, 2023!
May 19, 2023
NOW SHIPPING: DDC "NEW Fluorescents" Decal Kit!
BRIGHT, BRIGHT AND BRIGHT fluorescent inks on this latest batch of DDC decal designs! To introduce them to the world, we made them into a fun 10-pack! Just $19.95! Plus some shipping. Get it going and brighten things up!!!
Product Details:01. Screen printed on thick, weather proof vinyl.02. Serious adhesives.03. Big, beautiful, bright fluorescent colors!04. Multiple sizes.05. Screen printed in the United States.06. Thick Lines!Ordering Details:$19.95+$4 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)
��2023 DDC Dry Goods Div., Merch Dept., Portland, Ore.
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