Hand-crafted resources by teachers, for everyone.
Abacus Whiskers is a small, family-run business designing beautiful, effective, and whimsical stationery for the home and classroom.
Our Story
At the heart of Abacus Whiskers is our family: Martyn and Amy (a primary and a biology teacher), our two children, Lucas and Emmy, and our studio pup, Lanta. The idea for our brand began, unexpectedly, in a small café in rural Thailand.
While sipping coffee, our son Lucas and I (Martyn) began writing a story about a mysterious, 137-year-old explorer named Abacus Whiskers. That quirky character, born from a moment of shared creativity, became a family legend. When we decided to turn our shared passion for design into a business, the name was a perfect fit.
What started as a mission to create better resources for our own classrooms has grown into a full range of digital and printable stationery. Our dream is to continue growing Abacus Whiskers, making products that are useful, easy to use, and beautifully simple.
Our Philosophy
Purpose-Driven Design
We create resources we need ourselves. Every product is born from a real-world teaching or organisational challenge and is tested by our family.
Beautifully Simple
We believe professional tools don't have to be boring. We blend practical, effective design with a touch of whimsy and creativity.
Rooted in Education
With two teachers leading the way, our resources are built on a foundation of educational expertise and a deep understanding of what works.