When Carol Twombly created the Trajan typeface for one of the earliest versions of Photoshop, she never knew it would become one of the most used typefaces on movie posters. The rise of Photoshop for design also meant that there was a lot of homogeneity — and designer Yves Peters wanted to know why Trajan became the go-to font. Vox looks at what caught Peters eye and how he put the puzzle together.
Nicolas Cage hunts crazy evil in the first trailer for Mandy. The gorefest follows Cage as he seeks bloody vengeance on a sadistic cult leader after his wife is taken from their home in the Pacific Northwest. The film already made its premiere at Sundance but will officially be released September 14, 2018.
Geography seems like a pretty cut-and-dry subject — until you start breaking it down. New York City, with its cold winters, is roughly on the same latitude as Madrid, Spain, which is renowned for its good weather. RealLifeLore finds this and a lot of other strange quirks of geography in this surprising video.
Popularized in the 60s among motorcyclists who wanted a leather jacket that looked good minus the bulk, the Cafe Racer jacket is an iconic piece of outerwear. A true classic, the Schott NYC model 641HH is a true definition of the style. Made in the USA from thick horsehide leather to protect from the elements, the Perfecto cafe racer will mold to your frame over time like a pair of trusted leather boots. Each one comes equipped with a single-breasted zipper, a stand-up collar, and a bi-swing back for the perfect fit. You also get details like a huge single-piece back panel, underarm footballs for extra mobility while riding, adjustable side buckles, and quilted lining for extra warmth that's removable during warm weather months. This makes it a perfect transitional piece that works just as well with a sweatshirt during the winter as it does over a t-shirt during the summer.
Sizing: The jacket is made to fit snug out of the box but will mold to your frame over time. We recommend sizing up one size from what you would typically choose.
The principal commercial waterway in Paris, the Seine River has been a constant in the City of Lights for centuries. This photograph sees the river in action as a fleet of powerboat competitors take-off during a race in October of 1970 with the Eiffel Tower looming in the distance. Printed to order on Fuji crystal archive paper, numbered and certified, and comes encased inside a hand-made solid wood black frame that's ready to hang. Limited edition of 495.
Frame Sizes:
Medium / 20" x 16"
Large / 24" x 20"
Born in 1949, Blaze Foley lived the outlaw country life that would inspire a whole host of successful musicians — something Blaze himself never found. One of his closest friends was Townes Van Zandt, and the two of them couldn't be more alike musically or philosophically, which should tell you something about Blaze. Directed by Ethan Hawke, Blaze looks at three important stages of his life: His love affair with Sybil Rosen, his last night on Earth, and the effect his music has had since his untimely death. The film opens in Blaze's adopted hometown of Austin, Texas, on August 17, 2018.
Volkswagen recently smashed the overall record at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb with their electric-powered I.D. R prototype racer. They beat the old record by over 15 seconds — almost an eternity when first place can come down to thousandths of a second. Mark Robber was challenged by VW to make a battery that could charge the I.D. R, and decided on one of the oldest tricks in the book — making a lemon battery and trying to break a world record himself.
Leatherman continues to upgrade one of the most trustworthy multi-tools in the world. The Wave Plus features 18 different tools, most of which are utilitarian classics, but adds replaceable, durable wire cutters to the collection. Additionally, the tool features needlenose pliers, regular pliers, an electrical crimper, wire stripper, a regular and a serrated knife, a saw, and spring-action scissors. A small and large bit driver is also included, along with an 8-inch ruler, bottle and can openers, diamond-coated and wood/metal files, and a small and large bit driver. Every feature can be opened with one hand and quite a few of the tools are outside-accessible so you can use them when the multi-tool is folded and closed. The Wave Plus is available in all black with a black nylon Molle carrying sheath so it's ready at a moment's notice.
Length: 4.4" / Weight: 8.5 oz.
As seen in Uncrate Issue 04.
It's not every day when you can get some of the world's best coffee in a Nespresso pod. But that's exactly what you'll find in each of these pods from Difference Coffee. They've secured a rare and remarkable batch of Panama Geisha from a legendary estate called Hacienda La Esmeralda. The micro lot of beans was too small to be sold at auction and too precious to be blended with other beans, but Difference was able to roast them and produce just over 700 boxes, 100 of which are left for sale. It took home a spot in Coffee Reviews highest-scoring capsule and just happens to arrive with the convenience and consistency you get from a Nespresso-compatible pod.
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The car might be rapidly losing its significance in American culture, but no one has captured America's love affair with the automobile like the Coen Brothers. From Raising Arizona to No Country for Old Men, the car has played a major role in the directorial duo's work. Rick Perales shows how central the car and road can be in this video essay spanning the Coen Brother's entire catalog.
Adam Savage loves the Onewheel electric skateboard. He's owned every model the company has made, logging hundreds of miles and giving them plenty of abuse along the way. When Adam heard about Onewheel's new XR with increased range, he had to have one — and Onewheel invited him down to the factory to build his own.
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