Perpetual Calendar "Monthly Measure" – Oak · 32 cm | side by side

SIDE BY SIDE · PERPETUAL CALENDAR MONTHLY MEASUREOne notch forward each morning — the calendar you never have to replace.An oiled oak ruler, 32 cm long and 5 cm high, with engraved numbers from 1 to 31 — a toothed aluminium star advances one notch each day and shows both the date and the day of the week. That is the perpetual calendar Monthly Measure by side by side, designed by product designer Sebastian Bergne and handcrafted at the Caritas Wendelstein Werkstätten in Bavaria. The aluminium star is engraved on both sides — German on one, English on the other. A desk object that never goes out of date.Oiled oak · engraved aluminium star · DE & EN bilingual · 32 cm · Design: Sebastian BergneDETAILS DesignSebastian Bergne ProductionCaritas Wendelstein Werkstätten, Bavaria MaterialOak, oiled; star in aluminium Dimensionsl 32 × w 1 × h 5 cm Numbers1–31 (engraved into oak ruler) Star inscriptionWeekdays in German + English (both sides) Delivery1 calendar (oak ruler + aluminium star) QUESTIONS & ANSWERSHow does Monthly Measure show both the date and the day of the week at the same time?The oak ruler holds the numbers 1 to 31 as engraved notches. The toothed aluminium star sits in one of these notches — its position on the ruler shows the date, while the visible initial letter shows the day of the week. Each morning, move the star one notch forward. No power, no battery, no screen.Can the calendar be used in English?Yes — the aluminium star is engraved on both sides: German on one face, English on the other. To switch, simply flip the star over. Monthly Measure works equally well in international households, bilingual offices, and any desk that moves between languages.What happens at the end of the month — does the star need to be reset?Yes — on the first of each new month, slide the star back to position 1. That is the only manual step. For months with 28, 29, or 30 days, simply skip ahead to 1 on the last day. No year to update, no expiry date: the calendar is the same object for the rest of your life.Can I order Monthly Measure as a corporate gift?Yes — it makes an elegant corporate gift: timeless, handcrafted, and at home on any desk. Click “Corporate Gifts” in the top menu — all details on quantities, terms and personal advice are there.How do you place the calendar on the desk — does it lie flat or stand upright?Monthly Measure lies flat on the desk — the slim ruler (1 cm deep) is designed for horizontal placement. It fits on any desk surface, windowsill, or sideboard. No stand or holder is required.side by side Perpetual Calendar Monthly Measure — one click a day, for life. Curated by Charles & Marie.SIDE BY SIDE · PERPETUAL CALENDAR MONTHLY MEASUREAn oiled oak ruler with 31 engraved notches and a toothed aluminium star — Sebastian Bergne turns the passage of the month into a desk object.The concept is radically reduced: an oiled oak ruler, 32 cm long, with the numbers 1 to 31 worked into its surface — a toothed aluminium star advances one notch each day, showing date and weekday. No print mechanism, no electronics, no annual replacement. Designed by product designer Sebastian Bergne, handcrafted at the Caritas Wendelstein Werkstätten in Bavaria. The double-sided engraving of the star — German on one face, English on the other — makes the object internationally readable.Oiled oak · engraved aluminium star · DE & EN bilingual · 32 cm · Design: Sebastian BergneDETAILS DesignSebastian Bergne ProductionCaritas Wendelstein Werkstätten, Bavaria MaterialOak, oiled; star in aluminium Dimensionsl 32 × w 1 × h 5 cm Numbers1–31 (engraved into oak ruler) Star inscriptionWeekdays in German + English (both sides) Delivery1 calendar (oak ruler + aluminium star) QUESTIONS & ANSWERSWhat distinguishes a perpetual wooden calendar from a digital solution — why this object?A digital calendar knows the date — Monthly Measure shows it because you advance it consciously each morning. The difference is small and significant at once: the daily ritual of touching the object gives the day a different quality. The object rests on the desk, does not age, cannot be switched off, and requires no power.Why oak and aluminium — what makes this material combination a design decision?Oiled oak brings warmth, grain, and the visible handwork of the Wendelstein Werkstätten. Aluminium brings precision — the engraved tooth profile of the star must be exact for it to snap cleanly from notch to notch. The tension between warm wood and cool metal is the aesthetic statement of the object.How precisely does the star engage each notch — is the mechanism durable?The toothed star engages each notch cleanly through its profile geometry. The mechanism requires no springs or moving sub-components — it relies entirely on the geometry of oak notch and aluminium tooth. There is nothing to wear out or fail; Monthly Measure works exactly the same in twenty years as it does today.Which desk surfaces and workspaces suit Monthly Measure best?The flat ruler (32 × 1 × 5 cm) integrates on any desk — light or dark oak interiors, steel, concrete, or marble. The warm grain of the oiled oak reads most clearly on light or white surfaces; on dark wooden desks it sets a harmonious, understated accent.How do you care for an oiled oak ruler in everyday use?Oiled oak needs almost no care: a dry or slightly damp cloth is sufficient. Standing moisture should be wiped off; prolonged direct sunlight can lighten the surface slightly over time. The ruler can be refreshed with wood oil when needed — this keeps it in its original condition rather than improving it.Who designed Monthly Measure — and what is the side by side label?Sebastian Bergne is a product designer with an international portfolio; Monthly Measure is one of his objects that reduces function to its essentials. The side by side label connects designers like Bergne with workshops for people with disabilities in Bavaria — the Caritas Wendelstein Werkstätten craft Monthly Measure by hand. Precise desk calendar and social design project in one.side by side Perpetual Calendar Monthly Measure — on blickfang-designshop.com.