Posts Written by Paul Strauss

The Electricianz partnered with Geneva accessory maker Label Noir to create this bold cyberpunk watch. It has an offset automatic movement with five bright blue LEDs illuminating its mechanism. The watch features a 46mm stainless steel case with a black carbon-nylon sheath and a black Alcantara strap. Binary code accents complete the look.

If you’ve followed The Awesomer for a while, you know that we appreciate people with unusual talents. Christina Julian is a lip sync master. But what makes her performances extra special is how she uses her bathroom mirror to turn her one face into three to level up her performances. So let’s get down with the sickness to start, whatcha say?

The Stone Temple Pilots song Plush is a ’90s grunge classic. But we bet you’ve never heard it like this. Brazilian band Tião e os Bravos turned in this awesomely twangy bluegrass cover of the tune that’ll have you square dancing at your desk. Want some more? How about some Nirvana?

This retro-style jacket from Left Field NYC features a silhouette inspired by 1950s mechanics’ wear. It’s made in the USA from 9 oz. twill and has pleating in the back for a tailored fit. Finishing touches include reinforced elbow patches and a brass zipper and pull based on a 1940s design. Available in dark navy blue or black.

This handy pocket tool from Titaner measures straight or curved lines with ease. It uses a pair of concentric rings to register distance traveled and can also be used as a slide rule for performing simple addition, multiplication, and division. The satisfying spinning action also makes it a fun fidget toy.

Holme & Hadfield’s valet is designed specifically to hold pocket knives. It has four knife slots on top, which sit beneath a clear acrylic display box, while its drawer can hold everyday items like glasses, a wallet, and small pocket tools. Available in walnut or black finishes. They also make a model for watch collectors.

A miniature take on bolt-action tactical pens, the TACRAY Mini Pen measures just 3.5″ long. It’s made from tough grade 5 titanium, and its grenade-inspired body provides a confident gripping texture. Perfect for a keychain, pendant, or hanging from a zipper pull.

Retro Games is bringing back the 1980s classic ZX Spectrum computer, along with a variety of upgrades to the original. It has 48 built-in games, save and rewind game functions, four USB controller ports, HDMI output, and a classic mode with BASIC programming and virtual cassettes. Coming to Europe 11.22.2024. No word yet on a US release date.

(PG-13: Language) Like many of you, we’ve been Rickrolled a number of times – but never quite like this. Otu Suurmunne from Moonic Productions imagines what Never Gonna Give You Up would sound like if it was performed by Black Sabbath instead of Rick Astley. He’s got Rick’s dance moves down, that’s for sure.

This handy patch from CountyComm attaches to hook-and-loop surfaces and provides a place to hold up to three pens or mechanical pencils. It’s precision stitched from lightweight and durable X-PAC fabric with a subtle diamond pattern and comes in grey, black, or orange. Pairs perfectly with CountyComm’s Think Tank notebook cover.

(Gore) Filmmakers Joe and Lloyd Stas created this short horror film about a peaceful English village that turns chaotic after a knife causes anyone who touches it to instantly become a deranged murderer. The cinematography, editing, and music work brilliantly to create tension. The short is a proof of concept for a feature film the brothers plan to make.

The latest edition of editor Julius Wiedemann’s coffee table book offers an A-Z catalog of some of the most influential manga creators ever. The 576-page hardcover book includes biographies and bibliographies, example art, and character descriptions from greats like Osamu Tezuka, Katsuhiro Otomo, and more.

The first time we saw an edible cup was in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Wonka’s real-world counterpart, Amaury Guichon, shows us how he made a massive edible coffee cup and a matching saucer. The cup and saucer look like they’re made from gold-accented porcelain and are paired with a croissant fit for a giant.

This titanium pocket knife features a unique one-handed opening mechanism. Its outer shell flicks open with the push of a button, exposing its slide-out blade carriage. It also packs a built-in window breaker and deep carry pocket clip. Since its standard utility blade can be removed and replaced, it’s TSA-friendly if you pick up blades at your destination.

This set of reference cards is a great addition to a toolbox or workbench. Card 1 includes a wire gauge, nail gauge, hole gauges, and a pipe gauge; Card 2 has a compass and shape stencils, and Card 3 has equations, conversion charts, abbreviations, and more. Made from durable plastic with a protective coating.

The Foggy Mountain Spaceship is known for performing popular songs on banjo. Their version of the Coldplay track Clocks seems incredibly well-suited to the twangy bluegrass instrument. They’re also the only musical group we know that plays prog rock on banjo.