Scrolling through HKJ's reviews, I saw a few lights that I just like the look of. It's not something I can put into words (though you may be able to). It's a look I don't see in newer lights. Gaudy isn't the right word. They're more angular, I guess? I don't know
I get the same vibe from the Small Sun ZY-T08 (man I wish that wasn't discontinued)
Medieval.
The more I think about it, the better it seems to fit.
I dunno, I’d say “Science Fiction” illustrations
Wellp, you want real medieval, howbow the Jet-II Pro?
You could poke an eye out with that…
That you could. Overly crenelated bezels definitely fit this definition of medival.
I might’ve called that style utilitarian but I dunno if that fits properly . This one I picked out looks a little plain by comparison.
I think a big part of the look is that there’s a lot going on with these lights. They’re a combination of fins, cutouts, grooves, knurling, and crenelation. There’s no blank space.
Neat thread.
I’d describe them as “busy.”
Looking forward to seeing which one(s) you end up with!
EDIT: I coulda sworn that the title had “old-fashioned” in the spot that says “busy” now. 
Huh. Wonder how that happened.
It’s a very good way of describing them. I think that’s the last title edit.
Some places still have the ZY-T08 available.
I found one website, but they only ship to Malaysia.
Oops. Google search showed it in stock but when I went to the website it said discontinued. Sorry. The ugly as sin T07 is available on eBay
Now that you’ve amended the title to include sci-fi I have to mention the Fenix TK41.
Basically anything designed by Paul Kim
I have seen that one in a few films. A lot of Fenix’s TK lights, especially the older ones, have a sci-fi look that gets them put in novies.
My favorite design out of all of them is the TK76
Xeno F42
