[Available again! - BLF special edition light] new Sofirn AAA twisty high CRI 5mm LED

I would definitely try one of the warm versions to pit it against the E01. The mock-up looks good to me. Like a cross between an E01 and the Peak Eiger. Not a huge fan of the tail design because I won’t use a trit and don’t need a magnet. Impressed that this is happening. Very cool.
Edit: let me rephrase that, I don’t dislike the style of the tail, looks functional but I just don’t need ge extras of trits and magnets.

Any chance these make it to retail somewhere?

Sofirn has their work cut out for them to dethrone this bad boy! Anxious to see what they come up with.

Please tell the Sofirn engineers to stress test this light big time before they release it. The first thing I’m going to do to mine is turn it on……but then I’m going to throw it at the wall, smash it on the ground, drag it behind my car, and chuck it off the top of a parking garage.

At $6, I would be interested in 1x warm white.

I know it’s not the goal but I would love a firefly mode. I’m using a Manker A01 for my keychain light but it’s a bit dicky and tint too cold for me.

That’s great I love to try it.

Barry was reading this thread and noticed the amount of talking :party: and is afraid that the process is slowing down, Sofirn wants to get on with making this light and will simply make the tail that we vote on. I think that thusfar being slow and talking a lot has payed off in the design but perhaps at this moment he is right?

I still think that I noticed that the current tail design is acceptable for most and that a new poll should just decide wether we should add those holes or not. Perhaps we can do a short 2-day poll about that? (I hope that TheShadowGuy would like to set this up again?)

I agree. Less talk. More make. :smiling_imp:

Seriously though, I don’t think there’s any better compromise to be made to appeal to those who do or do not want a magnet or a tritium, as well as keeping a central keychain hang and tailstands.

I’d like to add 1 5600K to my name please.

Yep, let’s make it with the current tailcap :+1:

I’m happy with the magnet & trit holes, that way the people who want them can have them. I might even try a trit myself, which would be a first :slight_smile:

Does that mean Sofirn have decided which reflector shape to use?

I do not know which reflector shape they will use. I suggested experimenting with shapes, but do not know if they will do that. The worst outcome would be that they go for a parabolic shape because of the suggestion, with the led at some random height without checking the beam. I can hardly imagine that they will do that because there are some smart enough folks there.

sign me up for two warm whites if you please :slight_smile:

I hope it is ok that i setup a new servey. I hope most people are ok with the Noir/djozz Tailcap Design.
The servey is only about the trit and magnet hole.

https://www.surveymonkey.de/r/WNK8C7N

And please add me for another one in CW (total 2)

Thanks TheOnlyDocc, and I’m sure the german button does not confuse people :wink: (fertig=ready)

And I hope that going forward with the Noir/djozz tail (with or without holes) does not hurt the feelings too much of people who wanted a different design.

I have to rectify my post #228, because probably I will take five or six of this amazing lights, warm and neutral, perhaps 4 + 2 or 5 + 1 :slight_smile:

While the Noir/Djozz tailcap seems popular, I know there were a number of people against the idea of having magnet hole/trit hole, so I want to make sure they can be heard and counted.

This survey will be open for the weekend and I will present final results on Monday. If you are interested in buying one of these lights, please take this survey as soon as possible or forever hold your peace.

One thing I think would be great if it ends up with a trit slot is to have access to purchasing trits (uninstalled) to be shipped with the lights.
I would imagine it is rather expensive to buy and ship one or two trits from another source.
Just a thought.

IMHO, a tail magnet is not good for a keychain light, because the interaction with the stainless steel keys

tritium vial cost anywhere from $6 to $14, so that would double to triple the cost. I think whoever wants them can purchase them separately because it might not be worthwhile for Sofirn to stock those.

As for the magnet hole, it will add a bit of cost but would Sofirn consider producing matching anodized caps/plugs? Whoever doesn’t like the magnets holes can simply press fit the cap into the cavity. The people can also use the cap to hold the magnets.

Just some suggestions, no demands.

Can you modify my interest for 1 3200K and 1 5600K? Thanks.

From what I’ve read so far, it is supposed ti be that way, each person that wants buys the tritium vials on his/her own!

Also, if there is a diffuser as accessory, it will be sold separately, in any other source/store!

Only accessory to be included, as far as I perceived, is the pocket clip (wish it was placed upper so that it could be more deep carry, but I will not generate entropy due to that :wink: )

Most keys are not made of stainless steel, they are normally made of nickel or brass. Also, not all stainless is magnetic.