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September 11, 2008
Usuhari Stacking Glasses
From the website:
- Usuhari Stacking Glasses
Master craftsmen of the Shotoku Glass Company developed Usuhari (1958) from techniques used for making light bulbs.
Usuhari means “thin glass” and while it appears delicate, it can be handled with the same care used with ordinary glassware.
The pleasure of drinking from thin glass is well known and Usuhari refines the experience even further by minimizing the resistance of the glass on your lips.
The result is there is nothing to interfere with the taste of what you’re drinking, whether champagne, juice, wine or water.
And speaking of various drinks, the five sizes of Usuhari glasses are made to accommodate different beverages.
Give each guest their own set to be used throughout a meal or enjoy the glasses on your own knowing that no matter what you pour, you have a Usuhari Glass to meet your needs.
Hold this glass in your hands, and you can feel the difference.
Swirl an ice cube in the glass, and you can hear the difference.
Set of 5 (top): $150.
[via holycool.net and Milena]
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I love, love, love these but I will never buy them 'cause nesting is different than stacking... and nesting is not nearly as convenient for items that need to be easily accessible.
Posted by: Nicole | Sep 11, 2008 11:31:49 PM
I'm glad you like the glasses, Joe. I haven't tried these particular glasses, but I've used the Bodum double walled glasses which are also made of thin glass that make them light weight. I could feel the difference and drinking from them was a joy. So I could only imagine how these would be really great to use.
Posted by: Dee | Sep 11, 2008 11:01:09 PM
I was thinking that I've never particularly cared about the thickness or thinness of my glasses but then I thought, hey wait. That isn't correct. I actually do. I drink beer in particular heavy mugs because I like their contrasting solidity when I have my really really cold beer. And wine in my favorite Yeoward crystal and my cordials in the beautiful little etched Murano cordial glasses I got for a wedding present so long ago... the container IS as important as what it holds and enhances the experience of what is being tasted considerably. It's like when people say that they never had a pasta so tasty as the one they ate in Rome. I get it. I'd buy these glasses just to see what new sensation they bring to my palate.
Posted by: Milena | Sep 11, 2008 9:49:56 AM
