‘Snufkin was a calm person who knew an immense lot of things but never talked about them unnecessarily. Only now and again he told a little about his travels, and that made one rather proud, as if Snufkin had made one a member of a secret society.’ 

(Moominsummer Madness, 1954) 

Snufkin is a true adventurer who forges his own path, lives in a summery green tent, and is guided by freedom and his own rules. Unlike Sniff, he loves to gather experiences rather than wealth. Even though Snufkin usually is peaceful and happy, there is someone who gets him upset—the Park Keeper with his rules and notices, because Snufkin hardly cares about rules set by others. He is recognised by his green hat, his pipe, and the harmonica, with which he composes songs about his experiences and memories from his travels. Everyone in Moominvalley loves his music—especially Moomintroll—and he is the one to go to when looking for words of wisdom. In Moomin books and comics, Snufkin has many relatives: he is half-brother to Little My, grandson to the elder Mymble, and son to the younger Mymble and Joxter—Moominpappa’s dear friend. However, Snufkin usually wants to spend the day all by himself to have time for his songs and poems inspired by the things he finds endearing. These things he often comes across on his travels, after which he always returns to Moominvalley on the first day of spring. 

Even though Snufkin is a talented artist, real-life snufkins can work with other things, too. They are work-oriented, skilled, and often struggle with finding balance between their job and relationships. For snufkins, it is important to successfully carry out projects, which is why they often prioritise work instead of other people’s schedules. Despite this, they are definitely not selfish, self-righteous, or loners—they simply want to live in the moment without worrying about anything else. Snufkins seldom stick to one place of residence or job, because it will eventually become boring over time. However, spontaneous trips, hikes, and camping in the peace of nature may bring them back to earth. 

Snufkins usually feel rather uncomfortable about owning anything at all, but if you need any practical necessities, you’ll find them beautifully Snufkin-themed in our collection!