A top-down view of the closed, vintage-inspired light grey sliding matchbox for the TOOLS to LIVEBY McGill paper clip, showcasing elegant black typography with gold foil-stamped accents detailing its 1900 heritage design.

TOOLS to LIVEBY Brass Paper Clip - McGill

$8.28
$8.28 $12.00
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A top-down view of the closed, vintage-inspired light grey sliding matchbox for the TOOLS to LIVEBY McGill paper clip, showcasing elegant black typography with gold foil-stamped accents detailing its 1900 heritage design.
  • A top-down view of the closed, vintage-inspired light grey sliding matchbox for the TOOLS to LIVEBY McGill paper clip, showcasing elegant black typography with gold foil-stamped accents detailing its 1900 heritage design.
  • An open vintage grey sliding matchbox for the TOOLS to LIVEBY McGill paper clip, revealing a tangled collection of gleaming raw brass clips inside, resting on a white background.
  • A semi-transparent wax paper bag with a gold foil-stamped TOOLS to LIVEBY logo, from which several McGill brass paper clips are spilling onto a white surface.
  • A lifestyle shot featuring a closed TOOLS to LIVEBY McGill brass paper clip box positioned on a bright white marble surface, surrounded by several scattered brass paper clips that highlight their unique wirework pattern.
  • A detailed close-up photograph of a McGill brass paper clip securely holding together pages of an open book, contrasting the gold metal against the white paper with text.
  • A top-down view of six unique TOOLS to LIVEBY brass paper clips laid out side-by-side on a white marble surface, including the McGill, Mogul, Owl, Niagara, Ideal, and Weis designs, with the subtle "TTLB" branding visible on the wire.
  • A neatly arranged grid on a white marble background, displaying six different TOOLS to LIVEBY brass paper clip boxes in distinct, muted colors: tan, green, pink, blue, grey (McGill), and purple, each labeled with its historical design and year.
  • A top-down view of the closed, vintage-inspired light grey sliding matchbox for the TOOLS to LIVEBY McGill paper clip, showcasing elegant black typography with gold foil-stamped accents detailing its 1900 heritage design.
  • An open vintage grey sliding matchbox for the TOOLS to LIVEBY McGill paper clip, revealing a tangled collection of gleaming raw brass clips inside, resting on a white background.
  • A semi-transparent wax paper bag with a gold foil-stamped TOOLS to LIVEBY logo, from which several McGill brass paper clips are spilling onto a white surface.
  • A lifestyle shot featuring a closed TOOLS to LIVEBY McGill brass paper clip box positioned on a bright white marble surface, surrounded by several scattered brass paper clips that highlight their unique wirework pattern.
  • A detailed close-up photograph of a McGill brass paper clip securely holding together pages of an open book, contrasting the gold metal against the white paper with text.
  • A top-down view of six unique TOOLS to LIVEBY brass paper clips laid out side-by-side on a white marble surface, including the McGill, Mogul, Owl, Niagara, Ideal, and Weis designs, with the subtle "TTLB" branding visible on the wire.
  • A neatly arranged grid on a white marble background, displaying six different TOOLS to LIVEBY brass paper clip boxes in distinct, muted colors: tan, green, pink, blue, grey (McGill), and purple, each labeled with its historical design and year.
TOOLS to LIVEBY Brass Paper Clip - McGill

TOOLS to LIVEBY Brass Paper Clip - McGill

$8.28
$8.28 $12.00
  • Brand: TOOLS to LIVEBY — Taiwan's premier analog lifestyle curator
  • Origin: Made in Taiwan — Precision-crafted to exacting aesthetic standards
  • Material: Solid Raw Brass — A highly challenging material to mold, chosen for its luxurious feel
  • Design: The "McGill" (Est. 1900) — A historic "heart-shaped triangle" with asymmetrical swirls
  • Dimensions: 1.5 cm x 2.5 cm (Approx. 1 inch)
  • Quantity: 10 Premium Clips per box
  • Packaging: Iconic Vintage Foil-Stamped Box — Ready for luxury gifting or display
  • Use: Securing premium paper, holding planner layouts, presenting photos, and desk styling
  • Audience: Stationery purists, journalers, and minimalists who appreciate heritage design

About the TOOLS to LIVEBY McGill Brass Paper Clip

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, paper clip design was an art form. Before the modern standard clip took over, inventors created hundreds of unique shapes to perfectly bind paper together. TOOLS to LIVEBY has reached into the archives to resurrect the absolute best of them, meticulously reproducing the legendary McGill Paper Clip, originally granted its patent in the year 1900.

Known affectionately as the "heart-shaped triangle," the McGill features a stunning, swirling wire profile that flatters the page, looking beautifully different from the front than it does from the back. To ensure it holds thick, premium paper stocks firmly without creasing, TOOLS to LIVEBY fine-tuned the historical proportions and opted to forge them from solid brass—a manufacturing process much more difficult than using standard steel, chosen specifically to bring a sense of luxury and joy to your daily workflow.

The Beauty of Raw Brass:

  • A Living Finish: Crafted from uncoated brass, these clips begin with a bright, luxurious golden gleam. Over time, with use and handling, they will slowly oxidize and develop a rich, antiqued patina that tells the story of your work. (Note: To restore the original bright luster at any time, simply wipe with a dry cloth and a small amount of brass/copper polish).
  • Iconic Packaging: Each set of 10 clips is presented in TOOLS to LIVEBY’s signature vintage-inspired, foil-stamped matchbox, making them a breathtaking addition to your desk styling or an unforgettable gift for an analog enthusiast.
  • Versatile Elegance: Perfect for everyday tasks, securing delicate fountain pen-friendly paper, acting as a stunning bookmark in your planner, or elevating the presentation of photographs and wedding invitations.
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The McGill Experience

Unboxing the McGill Brass Paper Clip

A close-up look at the foil-stamped matchbox packaging and the elegant application of the McGill clip.

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