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Jess Schumacher (Allegory Co-Founder)

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The Visionary Briefcase. Designed for decades.
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The Visionary Briefcase. Designed for decades.

A modernized take on the classic leather briefcase. Heirloom Quality Construction. Handcrafted in Chicago by Allegory.

$121,415
of $5,000 goal
407
backers
Grand Canyon Series: Writing tools from deadfall juniper.
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Grand Canyon Series: Writing tools from deadfall juniper.

Heirloom quality writing tools crafted with deadfall juniper from the Grand Canyon south rim. Handmade by Allegory.

$40,920
of $5,000 goal
250
backers
The Aspen 2.0 | Handcrafted Leather A5 Planner/Journal Case
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The Aspen 2.0 | Handcrafted Leather A5 Planner/Journal Case

Heirloom quality leather case for A5 journals/planners, pens, and stationery. Handmade in Chicago by Allegory and guaranteed for life.

$108,840
of $5,000 goal
727
backers
1937: Writing tools crafted from WWII Battleship Decking.
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1937: Writing tools crafted from WWII Battleship Decking.

The USS North Carolina is a decorated WWII Battleship. Some of its original teak deck has a new mission as part of your daily carry.

$205,546
of $5,000 goal
1,553
backers
The Ancients: Writing tools carved in ancient reclaimed wood
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The Ancients: Writing tools carved in ancient reclaimed wood

Leave your mark for the ages with these millennia-old wood writing tools. Handcrafted by Allegory in Chicago and guaranteed for life.

$144,116
of $5,000 goal
1,119
backers
The Grove Collection: Handcrafted Journal/Planner Covers
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The Grove Collection: Handcrafted Journal/Planner Covers

Universal A5 leather covers. Handcrafted from heirloom quality leather. Made in Chicago by Allegory and guaranteed for life.

$127,048
of $5,000 goal
823
backers
The Visionary Portfolio Collection: Your Secret Weapon
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The Visionary Portfolio Collection: Your Secret Weapon

Leather portfolios for business superheros, blending tech and pen & paper. Made by Allegory, inspired by history's great visionaries.

$71,536
of $5,000 goal
395
backers
The Arc Edition Pen. Celebrating the struggle.
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The Arc Edition Pen. Celebrating the struggle.

A pen made with wood from America's civil rights history.

$33,697
of $5,000 goal
252
backers
Bernie Mittens: Warm Your Hands & Your Heart
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Bernie Mittens: Warm Your Hands & Your Heart

Replica Bernie mittens that support teachers made by Chicago area makers.

$31,214
of $30,000 goal
573
backers
The Arc Edition, by Allegory. Celebrating the struggle.
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The Arc Edition, by Allegory. Celebrating the struggle.

A pen made with wood from America's civil rights history. "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - MLK

$21,314
of $5,000 goal
189
backers
Revolución II: Handcrafted writing tools for revolutionaries
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Revolución II: Handcrafted writing tools for revolutionaries

A pen/pencil set handmade with wood stolen during a revolution, paired with a limited edition make/100 journal and pen case.

$20,476
of $5,000 goal
113
backers
The Wanderer Series - for wherever the rails take you.
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The Wanderer Series - for wherever the rails take you.

A click pen crafted from railway boxcars - paired with a travelers journal. Guaranteed for life, and handmade in Chicago by Allegory.

$39,405
of $5,000 goal
322
backers
The Long Haul: Leather Goods to Inspire Your Work
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The Long Haul: Leather Goods to Inspire Your Work

Make/100 hand-stitched rollerball and matching notebooks by Allegory. To remind us that sometimes it's better to do it the hard way.

$17,727
of $5,000 goal
166
backers
Content Camera Strap. Three modes, one amazing promise.
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Content Camera Strap. Three modes, one amazing promise.

The only camera strap you need, and the last one you'll ever buy. Handcrafted, beautiful, versatile, and guaranteed for life.

$6,136
of $5,000 goal
75
backers
Coffee & Cream: Leather Goods to Elevate Your Day.
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Coffee & Cream: Leather Goods to Elevate Your Day.

Better stuff for a better journey. Make/100 gear from Allegory. Beautifully Handcrafted in Chicago, guaranteed for life.

$17,766
of $4,500 goal
107
backers
The Workhorse Collection: Pens with jaw-dropping stories.
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The Workhorse Collection: Pens with jaw-dropping stories.

Reclaimed wood writing tools from Allegory. Pull a 5,000 year old relic from your pocket, blow people's minds, then get the job done.

$17,976
of $5,800 goal
246
backers
The Kit 2.0 - Completely Custom Wallets by Allegory
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The Kit 2.0 - Completely Custom Wallets by Allegory

Design the perfect wallet for your carry. 10,000+ options in three easy steps. Handmade in Chicago, guaranteed for life.

$14,505
of $14,000 goal
212
backers
Precision Collection 2.0 - Handmade Writing Tools.
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Precision Collection 2.0 - Handmade Writing Tools.

When you go from plastic to lasting craftsmanship, your perspective shifts too. Mid-century inspired pens for your daily carry.

$18,291
of $14,500 goal
138
backers
The Macana Bag: An ancient story meets modern design.
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The Macana Bag: An ancient story meets modern design.

A minimal laptop bag with a cause. Hancrafted by a team of U.S. Makers and traditional Ecuadorian artisans. Guaranteed for life.

$31,160
of $30,000 goal
131
backers
The Holden Series - Rebuilding after the Chicago Fire.
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The Holden Series - Rebuilding after the Chicago Fire.

A slim rollerball pen by Allegory. Handmade from wood that helped rebuild Chicago after the fire of 1871. Only 500 will be produced.

$12,242
of $4,500 goal
146
backers
The 1941 Series - Historic Writing Instruments
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The 1941 Series - Historic Writing Instruments

Handcrafted from reclaimed wood steeped in history. Made in Chicago to world class standards.

$26,689
of $12,000 goal
182
backers
The Kit - Tailored Wallet: Don't settle for mass-produced.
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The Kit - Tailored Wallet: Don't settle for mass-produced.

Your perfect wallet, handcrafted for you without breaking the bank. Three simple choices - over 280 tailored configurations.

$36,466
of $8,000 goal
747
backers
Allegory Handrafted Goods Co.
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Allegory Handrafted Goods Co.

A leather Moleskine journal cover paired with your choice of reclaimed wood pens. Handcrafted in Chicago.

$16,993
of $16,000 goal
184
backers
The Precision Collection ・ Writing Instruments
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The Precision Collection ・ Writing Instruments

Allegory's second handcrafted collection features reclaimed woods, modern design, the much loved Hi-Tec-C, and customization.

$42,947
of $19,500 goal
412
backers
Handcrafted Reclaimed Wood Pens
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Handcrafted Reclaimed Wood Pens

Allegory pens - made from reclaimed woods that are between 100 and 50,000 years old. Tell us what you think.

$16,747
of $9,000 goal
144
backers