Designed by Germans for regular people
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One of my everyday weapon while sketching and drawing in the studio. I can't remember even one staff of lamy which made me unhappy.
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Braun makes great design, clean looking pieces. I first saw this in the gift shop of a museum. So when it came up in a Lightning Deal, I grabbed one. Most watches these days with Quartz movements tell time accurately. This watch is no exception. If you want a nice modern artish looking timepiece you can't go wrong with this Braun design. Flat crystal. Straight sides. Plain strap.

Fits in whether you're going plain or fancy.
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I have made my own.

These people just have better build than I can fashion.  No surprise.  So if you want one at the ready, here is what you want.  I cannot imagine any finer.
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It is pressed felt or cardboard but looks much better than similar hats in the Halloween store.  However, I don't think that most real German's would wear it out in public.
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Back before the Whole Earth Catalog, back when what we now call "mid-century design" was still the latest thing, Kepes was teaching designers by getting them to read. This was a good idea then, and remains one. I grew up with these books and lost my copies in a fire. These replacement copies fill a space in my life that might not match anything in yours, BUT if you're interested in the design background that informed and broadened desgners like Eames and architects like Soleri, you'll find that here, and you get a working introduction to post-Bauhaus text design as part of the package.
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My husband and I really like this. I am 1/2 German, hope to learn alittle bit.
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This is a beautifully designed and printed book based on the exhibition `American Modern' at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.  The 172 illustrations (142 are large color photos mostly one to a page) focus on objects rather than the wider visual aspects of  streamline design such as architecture, transport, engineering.  I like the idea of everyday items being used, here you can study, for instance, Lurelle Guild's 1937 Electrolux vacuum cleaner, Norman Bel Geddes' 1940 Patriot radio, Russel Wright's 1937 American Modern dinnerware or the stunning candleholders Wilbert Orme designed in 1938, there are four shown in four separate arrangements and I would really like to have a set!

Author Stewart Johnson explains, in an essay at the start of the book, how a small group of American designers, several of them emigres from Europe, abandoned the ornamentation of Art Deco in favor of simple clean lines, using new materials and manufacturing techniques.  Furniture designer Paul Frankl was one of this group and he became an active promoter of the new style. He tied it all down to six characteristics
1 Simplicity.
2 Plain surfaces.
3 Unbroken lines.
4 Accentuation of structural necessity.
5 Dramatisation of the intrinsic beauty of materials.
6 Elimination of meaningless and distracting motives of the past.
Johnson adds one other point that Frankl would not have mentioned at the time: Streamlining.  This was the idea that made the style American.

The back of the book has several pages of designer biographies, a useful glossary (Aluminum to Vitrolite and I now know what Monel Metal is) bibliography and index.  Joe Coscia Jr, of the Metropolitan's photo studio, should be congratulated on his wonderful photography of the exhibits, they leap right off the page.

As this  book only covers objects you might want to read about other areas of Streamline design,  have a look at `The Machine Age in America' by Richard Guy Wilson, Dianne Pilgrim and Dickran Tashjian.  I think this can be considered the standard work on the subject. Another book that I like is Martin Greif's  `Depression Modern: Thirties Style in America', it has some excellent architectural (especially interior) photos that I have not seen in other books.  Want to know more? Scan over my Listmania: 'Streamline' books selection.
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The Schott Zwiesel glasses are basic everyday glasses with a bit of class. Their design is easy on the eye. Their shapes are fairly ergonomic. They are break resistant while not being plastic but they do feel on the light side in the hand. With a mid-range price, they are an acceptable compromise where you want a bit more class while you need breakage resistance such as by the beach or pool.
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Surprise me: Editorial Design is nothing but examples arranged in categories. There is something here for the serious designer to gleen from exposure but any help from the author as to criteria for inclusion or particularly striking examples is missing. Since the aurthor is German, many of the examples are European and most reprersent the kind of swiss-griddy laid-back style that finds little currency among contemporary (read:young) audiences. Still, there are things here that can inspire a magazine designer, but there was little to "surprise me."
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This boot is very comfortable, even for hours in rough terrain. I also love the design, this is not seen often here in Europe.
Delivery to Germany was just one week.
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Aesthetically, you can tell these were designed by Germans and not Jony Ive as they're not the most visually appealing item to have sitting in your living room. This is fine if you have your audio equipment in a closet or rack, but something to consider if these are going to be sitting out in your living room for all to see. Most of the bulk comes from the headphones, so it's less intrusive when in use.

Setting up and using these headphones are a cinch. Most of the controls are on the headphones themselves including power, volume and mode, though you can adjust balance and mode back at the base unit as well. There are two means of audio in, either 1/8" mini or optical audio, though they sound great even using the mini jack with an iPad as a source. While it comes with multiple plug options for the power adapter, this may have caused the one thing I don't like about the unit which is the size of the power adapter at the plug in. It won't fit nicely into a power strip as it's wide and long. The headphones are powered by two AAA rechargeable batteries which sit inside the earpieces and are charged when the headphones are put back on the base unit. It took about 12 hours for the initial charge out of the box; I'll have to report back on how long they last. Haven't tested out the range, but I have been able to walk around and use them in another room without too much of an issue so far.

The sound is rich and the headphones comfortable, so I can see myself using these in several applications. Our living room acoustics aren't great, so I can see myself using these when watching an action movie or playing Playstation by myself. I can also foresee using them when discretion is warranted and I want to listen to music but don't want to disturb others.
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The Kampfer Amazing certainly has quite lofty aspirations to live up to. When 'Amazing' is in your name you kind of have to accept that a lot is going to be expected of you. Luckily for the Kampfer Amazing, it's a pretty good kit.

The sleek, symmetrical design is perfect for those of you who like a suit to look 'just right' from all angles, and the gigantic weapons binders certanly lend it a lot of vertical height. They can also swing down to aim forward over its shoulders, just in case you still pine for the days of the Gundam Double X. With the cannons in the weapon binders and the choice to dual wield pistols, carbines, rifles, or kukris, you certainly can't call the Kampfer Amazing under-armed. The kit even comes with a single solitary chain mine just in case you wanted to have a little extra for it to throw, though the lack of the rest of the chain-parts means you'll need to improvise your own string for it.

Contrary to classic standbys like the Dom or the Gelgoog, the Kampfer Amazing manages to retain an imposing, lethal look without falling into the bottom-heavy proprotions that gives the unfortunate impression of giant robots in parachute pants. The compact body, relatively lean legs, and stout arms and shoulders give it a nice 'brawler' physique mostly reminiscent of the Zaku II. It's not the most complex build in the world, but is noticeably more time-consuming than the average HGUC build of comparable size thanks to its extra parts and details. You'll find yourself applying a lot of stickers, with several of them being smaller than a grain of rice. Bring a toothpick or tweezers with you if you can, because attempting to apply them barehanded is an exercise in frustration and wrinkled stickers. The joints are enormously sturdy and robust, almost to the point of being too stiff, especially in the legs. This is actually a plus since it keeps the Kampfer Amazing from flopping around due to the weight or position of its various parts or poses.

I only really have one gripe with the Kampfer Amazing, and that's its hand molds. While they're perfectly serviceable, I have a sneaking suspicion they weren't actually made with the Kampfer Amazing's weapons in mind--they feel just a bit too large. This means that it holds its guns so loosely that they're very easy to dislodge. Examining the extra original Kampfer pieces, I note that there's a grip tab on most of the weapon handles that's absent on the Kampfer Amazing's weapons, perhaps explaining why the Kampfer Amazing has a problem with holding on to its weapons.

Beyond it's irksome case of butter-fingers, the Kampfer Amazing looks good, poses well, and is just a rewarding build once it's complete. A good choice for Build Fighters fans, or anyone who just likes to see UC suits get updates.
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Very nice. Some designs are small and others have more room. You can pick what you want depending on what mood you're in.
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The color cream white or off white and the  design.
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Like probably a few other people, I heard about this from InRangeTV. WWII era history and memorabilia have always been interesting to me. I also have a German friend who had never heard of this before, so I felt like this would be an interesting thing for us to try out. It's great: not too sweet, it has a hint of coffee flavor, and is a new way to stay awake and get work done rather than downing your tenth cup of coffee.
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It's hard to get good nibs in the USA.  This brand is German and of excellent quality.
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I love these people's stuff. German quality (even if it is made in Vietnam). Their cromargan finish, whatever that means, is the real deal. This stuff has a hard-finish shine that is amazing to look at and lasts a long time. Unlike my Henkels or Oneida stuff that went dull after a dozen or so runs through the dishwasher, this stuff remains the smoothest, shiniest flatware I've ever owned. Has great weight, finish, and design. I love it.