Created in 2023 by Aaron “Chuck” Fulmer, Weathered Sailor blends elevated craftsmanship with meaningful storytelling. Each piece embodies calm confidence, refined simplicity, and a commitment to navigating life’s storms with purpose.
Chapter 1 - Following the Playbook
I did everything “right” for decades, but privately I struggled with treatment-resistant anxiety and depression.
Over time I realized I wasn’t creatively aligned, and something about the direction of tech started to feel off.
I stayed on the safe path anyway… until something changed.
Chapter 2 - When the Good Arrived Disguised as Bad
A brutal layoff created space, creativity came back, then chaos hit. Looking back, that was the start of a more meaningful path.
Chapter 3 - The Party Card Game That Said What Everyone Else Was Thinking
I made a party card game called Bomb the Interview to honestly capture how ridiculous modern job hunting feels. People instantly related, and it reignited my creative spark, planting the seed for what came next.
Chapter 4 - When the Dream Shifted
The card game became too expensive to launch, but the merch took off, so I pivoted and created Weathered Sailor: a resilience-driven streetwear brand that supports mental health causes.
Chapter 5 - The Greatest Loss
Losing Friday shattered me.
I cared for him through the diagnosis, then made the hardest choice to end his pain, out of love. The grief was overwhelming, but it clarified what matters most: love and pain often come together, and carrying both is part of being a Weathered Sailor.
Chapter 6 - Finally, Now It Begins
End of 2025 is my fresh start: I turned everything I’ve been through into Weathered Sailor, a purpose-driven brand that makes premium gear and gives back to mental health.
