Virisenox
(Virisenox_)
December 10, 2018, 1:17am
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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)
Where can I buy lights/hosts that fit that aesthetic?
Edit: Also, share photos of lights you have/know of that have a similar aesthetic!
Virisenox
(Virisenox_)
December 10, 2018, 2:00am
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Lightbringer:
Medieval.
The more I think about it, the better it seems to fit.
hank
(hank)
December 10, 2018, 2:17am
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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…
Virisenox
(Virisenox_)
December 10, 2018, 2:52am
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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.
Virisenox
(Virisenox_)
December 10, 2018, 3:16am
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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.
goshdogit
(goshdogit)
December 10, 2018, 4:37am
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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.
Virisenox
(Virisenox_)
December 10, 2018, 4:53am
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goshdogit:
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. :partying_face:
Huh. Wonder how that happened.
It’s a very good way of describing them. I think that’s the last title edit.
n10sivern
(n10sivern)
December 10, 2018, 4:54am
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Some places still have the ZY-T08 available.
Virisenox
(Virisenox_)
December 10, 2018, 5:06am
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It seems like the cheap brands have more of them.
UltraFire UFR8
Ultrafire U-N88
Ultrafire UF-J01
Virisenox
(Virisenox_)
December 10, 2018, 5:02am
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I found one website, but they only ship to Malaysia.
n10sivern
(n10sivern)
December 10, 2018, 5:30am
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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
Virisenox
(Virisenox_)
December 10, 2018, 3:26pm
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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