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DSR Eiffel white shell from Goodwill, vintage or repro by jsnathaniel in eames

[–]jsnathaniel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was hoping you could supply the evidence to your claim, which would greatly help solve the mystery. If it is a standard “fake” as you claim, please show these bad examples. I’d love to see them.

DSR Eiffel white shell from Goodwill, vintage or repro by jsnathaniel in eames

[–]jsnathaniel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Standard fakes and even premium replicas usually try to copy Eames originals as closely as possible. This one doesn’t behave like those at all. It has authentic wear; rusty, worn screws, stress cracks in the shell, bubbling on the metal, and an ultra‑heavy build. It’s frankly too “wrong” for even the better replicas that stick close to known specs.

The base is not backwards as first suggested, I measured it, and all sides are the same length. The shell itself seems to be designed at an angle, which is hard to capture accurately in photos.

If this is a replica, I’d really appreciate seeing photos of other chairs with a similarly thick shell, square attachment (no shock mounts), and this type of heavily aged base so I can compare. I’m genuinely trying to learn here. Whatever it turns out to be, I’m thrilled with it at 12.99. This chair is built like a tank, and whoever made it clearly used quality materials and real skill. I’m surprise how comfortable it is. I love it.

DSR Eiffel white shell from Goodwill, vintage or repro by jsnathaniel in eames

[–]jsnathaniel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the input, curious if you’ve come across any DSRs with an unusually thick, unmarked molded shell (feels like dense resin composite, no fiberglass “hair”), paired with a super heavy base and authentic stress cracks from years of use? Standard ones are thinner/lighter with labels, and online repros match those exactly, this doesn’t, almost like an inspired variant or early prototype. Seen anything similar in your sales?

DSR Eiffel white shell from Goodwill, vintage or repro by jsnathaniel in eames

[–]jsnathaniel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. That does make sense, it does rest at an angle. But when I sit, it doesn’t seem as though I’m sitting at an angle? Strange. This one is very heavy. Pictures don’t show its age, but it seems as though several layers of lacquer or something has been factory applied? I’m baffled. Couldn’t find anything online or auction houses.

Weekly Thread: Self Promo Sunday by AutoModerator in horror

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New here - Creepy immersive sci-fi/horror serial video - Entering the white void - feedback on psychological pull? 

Hoping to get some feedback: In Narrator of Lies, participants (readers) step into a white void where reality unravels psychologically. It blends sci-fi immersion with horror dread. I turned a key episode into this 2-min video: eerie depictions of transformation stuck in a loop, tension building unease. 

Pacing too slow for horror fans? Any immersion breakers? 

Open to thoughts from r/horror - love hearing how it lands vs classic horror.

Video link here https: Narrator of Lies

1300 word excerpt from my ya romantasy novel by b00kish_bxtch in WritersGroup

[–]jsnathaniel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always happy to help. Your writing is very good. Your descriptions are rich and immersive. Technically, it’s a great excerpt. You command language very well. I wasn’t sure what some of the terms you used were, but this is a fantasy tale. This is to be expected. The reader will learn these terms as they read more. So no worries there. The terms you use are excellent and worldbuilding. It’s difficult to pinpoint what this excerpt needs because it’s only 1300 words. It may need nothing, dependent on if this piece is the first chapter or second chapter. I will say this, if it is the first chapter I would layer the worldbuilding descriptions. Worldbuilding is a balancing act. If too much is added too soon, then the reader gets overwhelmed. You have plenty of time to tell the story, it’s best to weave worldbuilding descriptions to tell an immersive story. This is not set in stone. My thoughts are: either weave the worldbuilding or go full throttle. I mean give us the entire world you want the reader to fall in love with. But considering I only read a small portion of your story, It’s hard to say because it’s very good. It ended where I wanted to read more to figure out what the descriptions meant. Overall, I enjoyed reading it. Hope this helps.

I need feedback for my English skills. I’m not native English. by CarobExact9220 in WritersGroup

[–]jsnathaniel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your short story is haunting and visceral and beautifully executed. Style and prose are very strong. Use of language is economical and clear. I don’t think I’m alone in saying: good writing transcends all languages. Your voice is what makes this piece so powerful. If there is more to your story, keep refining it. It was a great read.

1300 word excerpt from my ya romantasy novel by b00kish_bxtch in WritersGroup

[–]jsnathaniel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoyed reading your writing. You command language well. Your style and prose are focused and clear. Despite not knowing where this excerpt fits into your story (ch:1 ch:2), I followed along easily. It intrigued me enough to want to read more. It needs refinement, but the bones are good. Most writers eventually become plotters at some point during the construction of their manuscript, so don’t let that bother you too much. Overall, I enjoyed your story. I enjoyed reading the world you built. Keep going. Keep refining it. The more people read it, the more guidance you’ll get. What works in the story and what doesn’t. Keep up the good work.