Do you like the sound of a golden zipper as it eases open a leather Louis Vuitton suitcase? What about the feeling of a cool string of Tasaki pearls hitting your palm, the pearls lightly tapping against each other? Does the sound of an Hermès Kelly bag clipping shut send shivers down your spine?
If you answered yes to any of the above, then you were probably experiencing ASMR, or an autonomous sensory meridian response. This phenomenon occurs when people see things or hear noises that trigger a physically satisfying response. ASMR videos can feature anything from a person whispering into a microphone or tapping lightly on a keyboard to make-up applications or a meal being prepared and edited together with gratifying precision, with ASMR influencers racking up millions of views and likes online. While there are still few studies about the science behind ASMR, researchers from Shenandoah University in Virginia used brain scans to discover that ASMR activated regions associated with reward, triggering oxytocin and dopamine, two hormones that aid relaxation.
In the Times Luxury world of ASMR you can experience this relaxation every day, whether that’s in a sea of new Loro Piana cashmere being pulled neatly from tissue paper, the spine of a new Smythson notebook being cracked open for the first time, or the ticking of a Bentley indicator.
There is nothing more satisfying than preparing food with a perfectly sharpened knife — and the Savernake is one of the highest-end models around. The knives are handcrafted in Wiltshire and used by Michelin-starred chefs around the world. Each knife takes over 50 hours to craft, with the production process overseen by an individual knifemaker who will make sure it’s made exactly to your specifications. With over 44,380 possible configurations, denoting everything from the handle shape to the liner colour, and even a personalised blade engraving, this supervision is helpful.
Savernake knives are designed with a light handle to make chopping easier and, if your knife is ever feeling dull, the brand provides complimentary servicing. Not only that, but the knives are guaranteed for life — but that doesn’t include your fingers, so do be careful wielding this peerless blade.
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See if the soothing sound of a Savernake being sharpened sends tingles down your spine.
