Coolest Coffee Mug?

azith28

So, I want a cool coffee mug. I want a mug that says something neat, looks uniqueish, without making me look like a huge geek (like a 20 sided die shaped mug) or just a rehash reprint of a standard franchise.

I saw at a comic con one i would have gotten, it was a bit oversized (which i would prefer without going massive beer stein sized) and shaped like a cauldron, but it had the harry potter logo in large letters...I like the series but not willing to super advertise my geek like that.

I've looked around online, but havent found anything great. Whats the coolest mug youve seen, or do you know something like a T-fury/woot shirt site that has neat mugs?

bowen

http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/mugs-travel/

That heart and lego one are cool.

A whole bunch of cool mugs, some super geek, others not so geek.

zepherin

Think geek has some cool ass mugs.

I happen to prefer tervis tumbler stuff, including mugs. They have a good hand feel and are insulated.

http://www.tervis.com/designs/Browse/Form-Collection-15/7da38e3abfeb9a5bf77c67ebf2c93884

BillyIdle

Honestly the coolest one is the Goku one that changes color when it has a hot drink in it, giving the illusion that he is powering up.

Barrakketh

azith28 wrote: »

(which i would prefer without going massive beer stein sized)

What would you call "massive beer stein sized"?

Because the Stein of Science is definitely the coolest "mug" I've seen, figuratively and literally since they are converted dewar flasks normally used to store liquid nitrogen. The smallest is 350ml even though they are pretty chunky (more rotund than a 12oz can and slightly shorter than a Mexi-Coke at that size).

They are also pretty fucking expensive which will almost certainly turn you off on them, but the cool factor is there for me.

Darkewolfe

I'm a fan of this one for work, because most people just assume you worked there without knowing what it is.

http://www.amazon.com/ThinkGeek-Aperture-Science-Mug/dp/B002XG3J6G?SubscriptionId=AKIAIMLKPQSGTYE5YV6Q&tag=ei-like-20&linkCode=sp1&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B002XG3J6G

http://www.amazon.com/Portal-Aperture-Laboratories-Coffee-Mug/dp/B0093KV9TY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_79_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=31lPtJDqQ3L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=1CTBBHF71FPCAD9B8J11

http://www.amazon.com/Merchandise-24-Portal-Aperture-Laboratories/dp/B00C34UL7I/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1456798843&sr=1-1&keywords=aperture+laboratories+mug

Raiden333

Darkewolfe wrote: »

I'm a fan of this one for work, because most people just assume you worked there without knowing what it is.

http://www.amazon.com/ThinkGeek-Aperture-Science-Mug/dp/B002XG3J6G?SubscriptionId=AKIAIMLKPQSGTYE5YV6Q&tag=ei-like-20&linkCode=sp1&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B002XG3J6G

http://www.amazon.com/Portal-Aperture-Laboratories-Coffee-Mug/dp/B0093KV9TY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_79_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=31lPtJDqQ3L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=1CTBBHF71FPCAD9B8J11

http://www.amazon.com/Merchandise-24-Portal-Aperture-Laboratories/dp/B00C34UL7I/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1456798843&sr=1-1&keywords=aperture+laboratories+mug

This has been my favorite work-mug for the past 4 or 5 years. When I started my new job, it instantly started conversations with the other 2 people who play video games, while not screaming "I AM A HUGE GEEK, STEREOTYPE ME AS SUCH" to everyone else.

DarkPrimus

How about getting a Pantone coffee mug? Literally it's just a white mug with a giant square of color on the side, along with the Pantone color number on it. Very minimalist but also stylish, and let's you say to the world "hey, I like this color!"

Only catch is the colors seem to be limited edition. The particular color I picked up for myself (376) appears to be discontinued.

Wassermelone

You are probably not a designer, so probably only 2/3 of these work but here:
http://goodfuckingdesignadvice.com/collections/drinkware

If you are unsure of the profanity, the black on black Don't Fucking Procrastinate mug has been on my desk for ages and no one has noticed. Its discreet but its a nice reminder to myself.

azith28

Barrakketh wrote: »

azith28 wrote: »

(which i would prefer without going massive beer stein sized)

What would you call "massive beer stein sized"?

Because the Stein of Science is definitely the coolest "mug" I've seen, figuratively and literally since they are converted dewar flasks normally used to store liquid nitrogen. The smallest is 350ml even though they are pretty chunky (more rotund than a 12oz can and slightly shorter than a Mexi-Coke at that size).

They are also pretty fucking expensive which will almost certainly turn you off on them, but the cool factor is there for me.

What exactly am I missing about these ugly mugs that make them worth hundreds of dollars?

djmitchella

I have this one, which is a:a comfy mug to drink out of, and b:is low-key enough to not be obvious, but still has more going on than first meets the eye.

MechMantis

azith28 wrote: »

Barrakketh wrote: »

azith28 wrote: »

(which i would prefer without going massive beer stein sized)

What would you call "massive beer stein sized"?

Because the Stein of Science is definitely the coolest "mug" I've seen, figuratively and literally since they are converted dewar flasks normally used to store liquid nitrogen. The smallest is 350ml even though they are pretty chunky (more rotund than a 12oz can and slightly shorter than a Mexi-Coke at that size).

They are also pretty fucking expensive which will almost certainly turn you off on them, but the cool factor is there for me.

What exactly am I missing about these ugly mugs that make them worth hundreds of dollars?

You put a cold beer in it.

Hours later


It's still cold

azith28

If you havent drunk your beer in 'hours' then i think your doing something wrong.

pirateluigi

You can find the expanding coffee mug / pipe from Cabin in the Woods online. Even if you never ever smoke, it's pretty cool.

I personally use this mug at work. Still Harry Potter, but more subtle if people don't know the franchise: https://wanelo.com/p/31355885/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-slytherin-sculpted-ceramic-stein-mug-universal

iRevert

While it won't fly in a PC workplace this is my mug that I use at work

Spoiler due to naughty word

http://store.dieselsweeties.com/products/fucking-coffee-mug

However if you want to go a more subtle route:
http://www.firebox.com/product/6742/Kobayashi-Mug

BlindZenDriver

I think a cool mug should either be ridiculously and over the top or almost understated yet stylish. Whatever the looks it should be nice to hold and drink from.

Like:
amazon.com/Ferrari-Black-Ceramic-Coffee-Mug/dp/B007NVKNIS


or you could get a Iittala Origo mug, there are different color versions.
amazon.com/Iittala-Origo-Mug-13-5-Ounce-Orange/dp/B00DUCM0X0

WiseManTobes

Loot Crate had a sweet mug a couple months back, but I have no idea if it was an exclusive or if can get them somewhere.

Figgy

Those look like the Marvel mugs they had at the Disney store a while back. I wanted the Ironman helmet one but it seemed pretty damn thin and cheap.

WiseManTobes

It's a lot more solid than it looks, like it's kinda a beast, I could probably commit a crime with it.

E.Coyote

https://society6.com/veroniquemeignaudmtg/mugs

Pretty art, also circle mountain is best mountain.

Rhesus Positive

This is mine:



Pro: can also be used as a travel mug.

Con: might be slightly too geeky for you.


http://www.firebox.com/product/7313/Goat-Coffee-Mug

azith28

Rhesus Positive wrote: »

This is mine:



Pro: can also be used as a travel mug.

Con: might be slightly too geeky for you.


http://www.firebox.com/product/7313/Goat-Coffee-Mug

Neat idea..not really practical for an office mug tho.

Rhesus Positive

It's surprisingly sturdy and stable on a desk. I've been using it for the past couple of weeks.

Forar

This is one of my favourites.

Thro

Hey, just a heads up.

Lots of times those neat color change mugs aren't microwave safe, sometimes not even dishwasher safe. Be sure to check before you buy if you plan on using either.

EggyToast

So you want something unique and stylish, and sort of looks like a stein, and you expect to find something unique in a regular mass-market store?

Etsy (or a local ceramics show/store) is going to get you something far more unique. For example:
https://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?q=coffee+stein

Cantido

The You Are Here series from Starbucks is shit.

Until you go to other countries.

Note the Washington DC one on the right in contrast. I won't be buying any other states any time soon.

Cauld

Oh wow, I had no idea the other countries were so much better. I was really disappointed looking at the starbucks mugs this year. Usually that's how we spend our giftcards there

Cantido

Cauld wrote: »

Oh wow, I had no idea the other countries were so much better. I was really disappointed looking at the starbucks mugs this year. Usually that's how we spend our giftcards there

Four of those mugs are South Korea. I speculate other countries and regions get various artists, and currently one (mediocre) artist is doing all fifty states.

Cauld

Cantido wrote: »

Cauld wrote: »

Oh wow, I had no idea the other countries were so much better. I was really disappointed looking at the starbucks mugs this year. Usually that's how we spend our giftcards there

Four of those mugs are South Korea. I speculate other countries and regions get various artists, and currently one (mediocre) artist is doing all fifty states.

I liked the ones from a few years ago, I think they were called reliefs or something, but they had a sculpture feel to it. Here's the New York one of what i'm talking about

WiseManTobes

was curious so googled if the Canadian ones were any good, nope, looks like we adopted the minimalist junky ones too.

dlinfiniti

the deep space 9 ones
(if you don't like finishing your drinks)

Bursar

dlinfiniti wrote: »

the deep space 9 ones
(if you don't like finishing your drinks)

Ah, one of these?
(normal mug shown for size comparison)

Cantido

Cauld wrote: »

Cantido wrote: »

Cauld wrote: »

Oh wow, I had no idea the other countries were so much better. I was really disappointed looking at the starbucks mugs this year. Usually that's how we spend our giftcards there

Four of those mugs are South Korea. I speculate other countries and regions get various artists, and currently one (mediocre) artist is doing all fifty states.

I liked the ones from a few years ago, I think they were called reliefs or something, but they had a sculpture feel to it. Here's the New York one of what i'm talking about

Seoul has one of those.

see317

I don't drink coffee, but I do appreciate it when my beverages remain the correct temperature.
To that effect, I got a 30oz Yeti tumbler for my birthday which is pretty cool. Or hot. Depending on what you put in it.

Granted, it's not overtly geeky. But it's big, hefty and can hold a considerable quantity of beverage and maintain temperature. And it's brushed steel, which looks cool.

Morran

http://www.themoominshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/moomin-mug-snufkin.jpg

Cause snusmumriken is freaking awesome.

Enc

This is what I have: http://theawesomer.com/photos/2013/10/shark_mug_1.jpg

Its like the dinosaur one, only with beach swimmers that have sharks appear around them. Was an off color office gift for a white elephant exchange that I find really amusing still.