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post #196 of 357

3/8/12 at 8:01am

UncleCozy

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Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund

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post #197 of 357

3/8/12 at 8:03am

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3/8/12 at 8:21am

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Originally Posted by AndyMG

I know several people who find them extremely ugly. However these people have never owned one and probably wouldn't know something stylish if it hit them in the face. Personally, I think they look wonderful and can't wait to get my hands on one. Which model do you have?

I have an M6L in turquoise. If I hadn't acquired in the slightly strange way in which I did - long story - I would have gone for an S3L in orange. The 6 gears are simply unnecessary and I would prefer a flat bar. If you prefer a more upright ride, the new H models look good.

post #199 of 357

3/8/12 at 8:31am

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True, but only you can know what your true feelings are.

post #200 of 357

3/8/12 at 8:50am

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Originally Posted by brescd01

True, but only you can know what your true feelings are.

Does anything else matter?

post #201 of 357

3/8/12 at 8:57am

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Originally Posted by UncleCozy

Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund

I collect nylund and i applaud you for finding the absolute worst piece from his huge output to represent him..

post #202 of 357

3/8/12 at 9:14am

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post #203 of 357

3/8/12 at 9:35am

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Originally Posted by JohnnyCrockett

Leicas do have style.
http://ilovemyleica.tumblr.com/
But there is also something beautiful about sheer functionality. Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

These objects may boast great functionality, but I don't think there is much beauty or style in them.

Take the new 5D, for example. Even assuming the physical shape reflects underlying functionality, the details seem needlessly incoherent. Why are there three or four different fonts on the front of the camera body? Surely, they could have made do with two (one for the logo, one for everything else). For that matter, why include text on the front of the camera at all? Seems like nothing but a concession to broader commercial interests. What is the purpose of the red stripe around the lens other than to designate it as a higher-priced L model?

When I try to look at DSLRs like this the same way I'd look at a performance vehicle, I can sometimes begin to appreciate their aesthetics, following a different paradigm than my MP though they may be. But then I can't help but wonder why there wasn't more finesse in the execution and I realize they're ultimately uglier than they need to be.

post #204 of 357

3/8/12 at 9:37am

UncleCozy

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Originally Posted by Yo-han

I collect nylund and i applaud you for finding the absolute worst piece from his huge output to represent him..

I try my hardest. My heart beats for the teal colour (very much like Bo Fajan pieces).

Plus, I like animals.

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3/8/12 at 9:57am

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Originally Posted by JohnnyCrockett

Hell yes. Thinkpads are amazing machines, I have 2. One's going on 6 and the other is a tender young 2 years old.

Practical, serious computers that will last for ages. The simple design will never look out of place, and IBM (sorry, lenovo these days) added all the right buttons to make them more useful than any other laptop I've used.

On a similar note, the logitech m505 is just about the perfect mouse:

Three button with a tilt wheel, which I have set to function as back/forward. Simple design with some heft that fits great in your (well, mine anyway) hand. Works great on any surface.

Unrelated, I keep several of these lying around, and one in my wallet. Such a useful little thing to have around, great classic design and great quality.

post #206 of 357

3/8/12 at 10:05am

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Lovely, will never go out of style!

post #207 of 357

3/8/12 at 10:11am

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Some of my sculptures.

post #208 of 357

3/8/12 at 10:20am

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Originally Posted by thenanyu

Props to anyone who knows what this is:
I haven't used mine in 3 years

Hello fellow trombonist. Excellent post. I happen to prefer another variety both aesthetically and practically:

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3/8/12 at 10:23am

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post #210 of 357

3/8/12 at 10:27am

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Originally Posted by black_umbrella

This is a double valve section for a bass trombone. With thayer valves. Probably from an edwards or getzen.
I play mine every day.
did you go to their factory to get fitted? It was a fantastic experience, first time I ever go something sorta bespoke...

Greetings to yet another fellow trombonist - who knew how many of us there were...

I got mine (well, my main one at least... I own more than I care to admit) fitted at the Shires factory. It was also my first experience with something quasi-bespoke. In addition to getting a great instrument out of it, the process taught me a surprising amount about my own playing and preferences. I can only assume the process of buying bespoke clothing can be similarly enlightening for the educated buyer.