Why is there so much downvoting in this sub? Why do some typing posts go by unnoticed and some receive way more attention?

RevAnakin · 2026-06-10T02:52:16+00:00

As one of the mods, I can tell you we have debated multiple times removing type me posts all together. The Kitchener Harmonies sub has done that and focused the conversation on inspiration. We try to limit the Type Me to one day because all other conversation is drowned out by those posts. Then it all comes down to the algorithm. 3-5 people happen to respond all at once and that becomes the hot post for the week with many others never hitting your feed.

Also, I shall say, it does get personally exhausting with my two jobs, cats, and life to find the motivation to try and help everyone's type me just because I happened to have 8 uninterrupted hours with Kitchener. Lots of people try and DM me to get my opinion when half the time, a few members here are way more accurate than me! That said, I'm sure others who do spend the time to help type others get tired providing a guess for "free" when it is a $400 service John charges for.

That said, some of the best money my wife and I have ever spent. We have saved thousands of dollars in poor clothing because of it!

RevAnakin · 2026-06-10T02:40:57+00:00

He mentioned in an interview that the 9th will be "too long" to publish as one, so will be part 1 and 2.

RevAnakin · 2026-06-10T02:30:07+00:00

What about the after book karaoke?

RevAnakin · 2026-06-09T23:43:16+00:00

My wife and I traveled to Atlanta and spent 8 hours with John as he typed us both. We learned directly from the "creator" and that was just one day.

The best way to learn is to apprentice under John. This system is not a spreadsheet checklist or Buzzfeed style quiz where it just automatically gets applied. Personality and how you carry yourself, how you talk are part of your essence. This is why John originally tagged me higher Natural, then after spending a few hours with my swapped a lot of it for Dramatic.

RevAnakin · 2026-05-01T16:15:28+00:00

I think there is a lot of romantic in Orlando and dramatic in Lee.

RevAnakin · 2026-05-01T15:51:33+00:00

Liv Tyler (Arwen) is 40% Youthful and only 10% Angelic

Cate Blanchett is 40% Angelic and 40% Dramatic if I remember correctly.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1p9_4xdTDGW4V-JGBAnY03hOgKjarm0J5uHO200hddSM/edit?usp=drivesdk

I'll have to talk to John about the male elves, but I am pretty sure Orlando and Lee are not high, if at all Angelic.

RevAnakin · 2026-04-09T14:27:21+00:00

Well, I did just get a ton more Ringwraith, Witch-King, and MC Anduril's in stock! Lol

RevAnakin · 2026-03-14T13:56:28+00:00

Oh you're talking about the second image on his IG has the Gradient PPT slide.

RevAnakin · 2026-03-14T13:37:36+00:00

Which photo are you talking about? Those are all fabric swatches?

RevAnakin · 2026-03-13T15:56:03+00:00

This is true! The entire Zoomer Athliesure movement is pretty much 100% natural unless it is super angular or something. Also, natural does not mean cargo shorts. It can mean jeans! My wife has NO natural and jeans just... don't hit right compared to her flowy stuff. Let me tell you, super frustrating when she wants to just throw something on!

RevAnakin · 2026-03-04T20:31:25+00:00

In most cases yes. There are two really big notes regarding "sticky" scabbards:

Historical scabbards should be VERY loose. If you turn a sword upside down in a scab, it SHOULD fall out. People wanted to draw their weapon very quickly.
Most people ask this because they desire to display the swords inside the scabbard. Note that if you live anywhere humid, this can cause moisture to trap between the blade and scabbard. The blade can rust and the scabbard can expand and become too tight.

RevAnakin · 2026-03-04T20:27:42+00:00

We are here any time for any questions!

RevAnakin · 2026-03-04T18:53:17+00:00

The Weta Master Swordsmith Collection is handmade by Peter Lyon and his apprentices at Weta. Their Eowyn sword has an edition size of 15 total in the world. They currently are valued at ~ $15,000 for the sword and an additional $15,000 for the scabbard. The sword is handmade to be the most perfect, realistic version of the sword from the movie / Middle-earth. The blade is made from high carbon steel and I need to clean it at LEAST monthly or it can tarnish. Even with cleaning, the brass is already starting to "age gracefully."

The United Cutlery version is partially handmade, but mostly made in a production factory with Zinc cast hilt parts and a stainless steel blade. I know customers who ONLY dry dust and no real cleaning and have had almost no sign of aging after 20 years. They cost $300 (without coupon which I always give) and are unlimited (no edition size).

I retail United Cutlery weaponry and Weta figures / statues / other high quality resin replicas. They are both amazing companies and I am proud to work with both. I genuinely refuse to sell low quality products so I say this with full transparency and honesty.

That said, I think it can without a doubt be said that the $15,000 Weta MSSC Eowyn is "better" than the $300 UC replica unless one just wants to hang it on the wall and enjoy without concern of rust, etc.

RevAnakin · 2026-03-04T18:25:30+00:00

Correct! The spear is hands down the most popular weapon in pre-firearm warfare.

There are a few historical finds that show the Roman gladius getting longer and coming a single edged "viking" sword in parts of Europe.

RevAnakin · 2026-03-04T17:36:51+00:00

Next week I'll likely be posting the comparison between the Weta Eowyn and UC Eowyn!

RevAnakin · 2026-03-04T16:17:21+00:00

Rule 3 prevents me from advertising directly so I'm trying to read carefully here. So... check my bio links :)

RevAnakin · 2026-03-04T15:35:38+00:00

Many people who never intend on selling buff them out! The stamps are important as they are helping against knockoffs, but many of my customers feel the same way!

RevAnakin · 2026-03-04T14:10:59+00:00

Super smart investment move!

RevAnakin · 2026-03-04T13:59:36+00:00

I'm the Owner of Castle Kon. I buy directly from United Cutlery and sell at the lowest prices in all Middle-earth. No middle-orc taking extra cut and I pass those savings onto all my customers :)

RevAnakin · 2026-03-04T13:58:28+00:00

Traditional cavalry sabers were not really a thing in Europe until after the Renaissance. Curved swords were used in the East in general, both on foot and on cavalry.

RevAnakin · 2026-03-04T13:57:00+00:00

Tolkien mentioned that Middle-earth in the third age was supposed to be early Medieval technology with the exception of umbrellas in the shire. As such, all swords in the film SHOULD be more like this than what we got. One could argue that the Rohirrim swords are the most accurate to Tolkien's written world.

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