wattsy Posted June 15, 2013 Share #21 Posted June 15, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Jaap, your customisation is an impressive example of how to take a nicely designed product (albeit a little contrived in its "minimalism") and turn it into something truly hideous to behold. I'm still not entirely sure if this some kind of wind-up (a temporary skin to create a few laughs in the forum) or whether you are serious. It's almost as if you have deliberately chosen the least tasteful option for each customisation: Leica script in bright red (tick), name engraved in ugly script font rather than a simple sans serif (tick), find the ugliest piece of leather known to humanity (tick). Reminds me of Nicolas Cage's snakeskin jacket in Wild at Heart "this here jacket represents a symbol of my individuality and my belief in personal freedom". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 Hi wattsy, Take a look here Monochrom abuse. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
antistatic Posted June 15, 2013 Share #22 Posted June 15, 2013 /\ /\ I'm afraid I have to agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted June 15, 2013 Share #23 Posted June 15, 2013 Jaap, I hope you have a full range of body tattoos to go with the camera. There's a certain point beyond which "taste" and "restraint" become meaningless, and once into those realms, you might as well go the whole hog. My congratulations to you on going the whole hog and more, and raising a few smiles on the way! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted June 15, 2013 Share #24 Posted June 15, 2013 I like it a nice bit of individuality I always wanted a different material on my M9-P, but haven't been brave enough to change yet. Did you do this yourself ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share #25 Posted June 15, 2013 Yes - it is quite easy to do. All my digital Ms change their appearance from time to time, just for fun. I have had a grey, bright red, green, grey, cognac and snakeskin one. At present light brown, slate blue and this lizard one. Very traditional. The Leica Luxus from 1930 had a similar leather. As to the font, that is the one that matches my handwriting quite closely. I wanted blue to emphasize that, but Leica had run out of blue paint, so it is grey. And Leica red, well, the Leica logo is red Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante Posted June 15, 2013 Share #26 Posted June 15, 2013 Can you get the Leica "computer" (Helvetica-ish) font in factory engraving? Dante Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share #27 Posted June 15, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Afaik any font. But I am not sure whether they are offering the service right now, as the production line is rather busy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted June 15, 2013 Share #28 Posted June 15, 2013 Not my personal taste but I love your individuality. I cannot say a lot though after taking a dremel to my black M8, LOL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted June 15, 2013 Share #29 Posted June 15, 2013 Jaap that looks hot - I love it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted June 15, 2013 Share #30 Posted June 15, 2013 He was named LUF Daddy but he prefers LUF Diddy now. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/206817-monochrom-abuse/?do=findComment&comment=2350035'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share #31 Posted June 15, 2013 :D I've taken the liberty of using this as my profile picture. Love it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl G Posted June 15, 2013 Share #32 Posted June 15, 2013 Very individualistic and fun look. Of course you will need appropriate boots and bag to match Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/206817-monochrom-abuse/?do=findComment&comment=2350055'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share #33 Posted June 16, 2013 Jaap that looks hot - I love it!It will be in Antwerp. Are you coming? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted June 16, 2013 Share #34 Posted June 16, 2013 It will be in Antwerp. Are you coming? Erg, 6th of July. I would love to but can't do. I'm sure i'll see it on the news though - LUF Diddy and his posse of playboy bunnies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted June 16, 2013 Share #35 Posted June 16, 2013 Poor snake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macjonny1 Posted June 16, 2013 Share #36 Posted June 16, 2013 Poor snake Do you think the snake is rolling over in his grave now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEME Posted June 16, 2013 Share #37 Posted June 16, 2013 Maybe it's a Freud'sche thing, but I immediately thought of stockings... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefey Posted June 16, 2013 Share #38 Posted June 16, 2013 I like it ! I'm thinking of doing something similar. Just so it's different from everyone else, to exert my individuality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted June 16, 2013 Share #39 Posted June 16, 2013 ...truly hideous, Jaap, IMHO - trust you appreciate my candour/honesty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share #40 Posted June 16, 2013 Interesting that the negatives come from the UK almost exclusively. Maybe the French have been on to something all along... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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