25,00 €
Handcrafted GRAMMA letter opener 15.5 cm with an olive wood handle (prunings) and metallic blade. Part of the “Correspondence” collection along with olive wood pens, designed for the ritual of conscious reading and as a symbol of cutting away old habits and defining a new beginning in the Isichastirio.
3 in stock (can be backordered)
The history of this object begins in the olive groves of the Greek landscape. The olive tree, a symbol-tree of wisdom, peace, and resilience, carries an energy that grounds and calms. With absolute respect for nature’s cycle, we exclusively use wood sourced from prunings for the handle. We do not cut trees to create art; rather, we gather what nature itself provides during its essential care.
The handle is sculpted by hand, following the grain and personality of each wood. It is then composed with the metallic blade, creating a tool that bridges nature with the art of communication. It carries the wisdom of the earth directly into your palm, reminding us that every new beginning must be undertaken with respect for roots and history.
In the “Correspondence” collection, this letter opener functions as the “guardian” of the content, working alongside the Ballpoint Pen and the Fountain Pen to complete the composition of your own “Isichastirio” (Sanctuary).
This handcrafted letter opener from GRAMMA is a tool that embodies the philosophy of “Synthesis.” It combines the ancestral, warm texture of ancient olive wood in the handle with the cold precision of a durable blade.
In an age of digital speed, opening a physical letter is an act that demands respect. This letter opener is designed to offer a moment of conscious pause. The wooden handle, sculpted from olive wood sourced exclusively from prunings, grounds your palm, offering a sense of calm, while the blade ensures a clean, precise cut.
Beyond its utility, this letter opener carries a profound, metaphysical symbolism. The act of cutting is transformed into a “Sacred Act of Separation”: it is the symbol of cutting away old habits, negative situations, and bonds that no longer serve your evolution. Every time the blade glides through the paper, you define a new beginning, a new life that reveals itself, ready to be lived. It prepares the reader to receive the content not with haste, but with the presence and respect appropriate for authentic communication.
It is an integral part of the “Correspondence” collection, complementing the olive wood Ballpoint Pen and Fountain Pen. Together, these tools create a “cycle” of writing and reading, transforming communication into a sacred ritual.
Every GRAMMA letter opener is a handcrafted art object, created with the attention of a curator who honors the material. Its uniqueness stems from the olive wood itself: the distinct grains, natural knots, and color variations of the wood make every piece unique in the world.
In our philosophy, true beauty is found in the imperfection that carries a story. There are no two identical letter openers, just as there are no two identical individuals. This object, as part of the “Correspondence” collection, serves as a living seal of your own journey. It is a tool that does not follow the rules of mass production, but the sacred art of self-composition. As you touch it, you feel the warmth and naturalness of the material—a reminder that your strength and beauty flow from your very own history.
The GRAMMA Packaging Manifesto
At GRAMMA, we believe that true luxury is not defined by gilded boxes, elaborate wrapping, or superfluous materials. Luxury is Empathy. It is the Protection of the object we have created and the Love with which we embrace it until it reaches your hands. Above all, however, luxury is the respect for our common home: Nature.
Every package we send is a conscious decision of care for the planet. For us, empathy in practice means a minimal footprint as a universal standard.
The Standard of Empathy
The deepest form of luxury is caring for the Earth. That is why all our shipments are exclusively embraced by a comprehensive range of sustainable materials.
We use durable kraft boxes and kraft envelopes, which are 100% recyclable. For internal protection and a delicate feel, we select tissue paper and perforated wrapping paper, offering security without burdening the environment with unnecessary plastics.
This is the material proof that beauty and protection need not sacrifice the planet in order to exist.
The Necessary Compromise for Protection
We recognize that true love for an object means, above all, ensuring its survival. If a product is damaged during transport, this constitutes the greatest waste of resources.
For this reason, in minimal cases, where it is absolutely necessary, we use plastic wrapping. This choice is made exclusively for the maximum protection of our most delicate products (e.g., vases, candles) and only when no other sustainable solution suffices. It is our ultimate, conscious act of care so that your “Letter” arrives intact.
This is the unified, standard packaging policy for all GRAMMA shipments, ensuring the balance between minimal footprint and absolute security.
The Instructions (Step-by-Step)
Bust: Place the tape around the fullest part of your chest, keeping it level under the arms.
Waist: Find the narrowest part of your torso (typically just above the navel).
Hips: Measure at the widest point of your hips, keeping your feet together.
| Size | EU (FR/ES/PT) | US | UK/AU | EU (DE/DK/CH) | IT | JP | CN | BR | RU | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hips (cm) | Bust (in) | Waist (in) | Hips (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 32 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 36 | 3 | 155/80A | 34 | 38 | 72 - 76 | 56 - 60 | 82 - 86 | 28.3 - 29.9 | 22 - 23.6 | 32.3 - 33.9 |
| XS | 34 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 38 | 5 | 160/84A | 36 | 40 | 77 - 81 | 61 - 65 | 87 - 91 | 30.3 - 31.9 | 24 - 25.6 | 34.3 - 35.8 |
| S | 36 | 4 | 8 | 34 | 40 | 7 | 165/88A | 38 | 42 | 82 - 86 | 66 - 70 | 92 - 96 | 32.3 - 33.9 | 26 - 27.6 | 36.2 - 37.8 |
| M | 38 | 6 | 10 | 36 | 42 | 9 | 170/92A | 40 | 44 | 87 - 91 | 71 - 75 | 97 - 101 | 34.3 - 35.8 | 28 - 29.5 | 38.2 - 39.8 |
| L | 40 | 8 | 12 | 38 | 44 | 11 | 175/96A | 42 | 46 | 92 - 96 | 76 - 80 | 102 - 106 | 36.2 - 37.8 | 29.9 - 31.5 | 40.2 - 41.7 |
| XL | 42 | 10 | 14 | 40 | 46 | 13 | 180/100A | 44 | 48 | 97 - 101 | 81 - 85 | 107 - 111 | 38.2 - 39.8 | 31.9 - 33.5 | 42.1 - 43.7 |
| XXL | 44 | 12 | 16 | 42 | 48 | 15 | 185/104A | 46 | 50 | 102 - 106 | 86 - 90 | 112 - 116 | 40.2 - 41.7 | 33.9 - 35.4 | 44.1 - 45.7 |
| 3XL | 46 | 14 | 18 | 44 | 50 | 17 | 190/108A | 48 | 52 | 107 - 111 | 91 - 95 | 117 - 121 | 42.1 - 43.7 | 35.8 - 37.4 | 46.1 - 47.6 |
| 4XL | 48 | 16 | 20 | 46 | 52 | 19 | 195/112A | 50 | 54 | 112 - 116 | 96 - 100 | 122 - 126 | 44.1 - 45.7 | 37.8 - 39.4 | 48 - 49.6 |
