Magnetiskt timglas

I keep it on my desk and catch myself watching it instead of my emails. The beechwood base has a nice weight to it and the glass feels solid, not cheap. Way more fun than a regular sand timer.

The way the sand stacks into tiny, jagged towers as it falls is genuinely hypnotic—I’ve lost track of time just watching it. It’s surprisingly sturdy too, with the beechwood base giving it a nice weight on my desk.

The wood feels warm and smooth against the glass, and the way the iron filings build those tiny towers is oddly calming. I've caught myself staring at it for a solid five minutes during a work break, watching the shape shift as the grains fall. It's a simple thing, but it makes time feel almost beau