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The percentage design under a heat-sensitive coating in matte black. Same mechanism as the glossy version, same hidden-until-filled behaviour, and a surface that does not reflect the room. On a design made almost entirely of a short line of type, that is the difference that counts.
There is a pleasing consistency to this combination. The wording is deliberately unemotional, the finish is deliberately unshowy, and together they produce the most restrained object in our dad range. Nothing about it is trying to be charming, and that is exactly the appeal. For a recipient who dislikes fuss, this version communicates that you understood as much, better than any amount of careful wording could.
Letterforms live or die by their edges. A glossy body puts a bright moving highlight across those edges every time the mug is picked up, and the eye is working exactly there. Matte scatters the light, so the ground stays flat and the line comes up with clean boundaries. The gain is small on a photograph and obvious on type, and this design is mostly type.
Matte ceramic grips slightly where glaze slips, which most people prefer when the mug is full and hot, and it does not collect the finger marks gloss shows around the handle. Over a few years of daily use that second point is the one people mention. At rest it looks like a plain dark mug and gives no indication that anything is printed on it, which on most designs is a shortcoming and on this one is the point.
The coating clears upward from the base over a few seconds and returns as the drink cools. Everything under it is seen through it, so send a bright photograph with one clear subject: a well lit picture surfaces and a dim one struggles. Our designers raise the contrast on each file and will say if an image falls below the point where adjustment helps, rather than printing it and leaving you to find out. Photographs taken outdoors in daylight are the safest choice for any heat-reveal mug.
It goes in the microwave without trouble. Dishwasher safe on the top rack. Washing it by hand keeps the colour brightest.
The image is sublimated onto the ceramic. Colour Enhancement is available at $1.99 per image. A hand wash keeps the picture sharper over years.
Made in USA
Every crystal is crafted in Chicago with care, precision, and premium materials.
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How to Create Your Own Magic Coffee Mug
We create each custom magic photo mug using the latest in sublimation printing technology to ensure your favorite photos never peel or fade. Add your photo(s), align them just the way you like, and add text, then get ready to sip in style.
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