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The People section of FLTR Magazine highlights the baristas, roasters, entrepreneurs, and thinkers who are shaping specialty coffee around the world.

People

Why I only wear one kind of watch strap

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In this FLTR Magazine feature, watch collector and coffee enthusiast Andy Anderson sits down with David Richards, founder of The Strap Tailor. Known for his handmade, bespoke watch straps, David shares his journey from corporate burnout to artisanal entrepreneurship. The interview explores the deep connections between craft, ritual, and time—both in watchmaking and specialty coffee. It’s a story about slowing down, creating with intention, and the quiet power of things made by hand.

March 27, 2025
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This watch is made of coffee and that’s not the interesting part

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In this conversation for FLTR Magazine, James Thompson—better known as Black Badger—talks about the coffee-dialed Arcanaut D’Arc Roast, his journey from outsider collaborator to co-owner, and why irreverence is more than a design language—it’s a responsibility. From car paint to coffee grounds, Thompson’s material experiments challenge what watches can be, while keeping joy and storytelling at the center. This isn’t just about making something different. It’s about making something meaningful—and having a damn good time doing it.

March 24, 2025
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The exception to the rule: why meeting Dan Schonknecht restored my faith in Specialty Coffee

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“Never meet your heroes,” they say—because more often than not, the people we admire from afar don’t live up to the myth. In specialty coffee, where social media personas often overshadow real craftsmanship, I’ve found this saying to be painfully true. But then I met Daniel Schonknecht, the founder of Specht. Over three days at World of Coffee Dubai, I discovered that Dan is exactly who he appears to be—genuine, passionate, and deeply committed to both his craft and his family. This article explores the psychology of hero-worship, the way social media shapes identity, and why meeting Dan gave me hope for the future of specialty coffee.

March 7, 2025
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