EPISTOLA
letter scale

Epistola letter balance in envelope

The EPISTOLA is a combined letter balance and letter opener. The Epistola is designed by Teo Enlund from Sweden. The scale is made of stainless steel. The design was rewarded several times: Excellent Svensk Form 1995 (Swedish Design), Design Plus award 1997 (Frankfurt, Germany), and the Design Preis 1999 (Switzerland). Two other versions exist: one with only two postal rate limits 20 and

weighing at the rate limit of 20 grams

this letter weighs less then 20 grams

this letter weighs a bit more then 20 grams

how to use as a letter opener

100 grams, and one with one and two ounces weight/rate limits. The design of the Epistola was made in 1995. As is the case with more design products, it's pleasing the eye, but it is difficult to use in daily practice. This letter balance is still for sale at several websites. Specimens with added advertising text exist also, for instance one for the medicine Neurontin. The Epistola is presented at the website of Simplicitas AB. Below some more pictures of this letter scale plus letter opener.

position without a letter	in the original packing	equilibrium at 20 grams
the fixed letter slot limits usefulness	pencil used as axis of rotation during weighing	with an advertising text to promote a product