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Re: Please Define "Patina"
In Response To: Please Define "Patina" ()

: It seems a simple question, but maybe not. When I read or hear the
: word "patina," I immediately think of dial and/or lume
: aging—usually I think of yellowed luminescent material.

: Does everyone think the same thing, or does "patina"
: include case wear and evidence of age?

: And what the heck is "wabi" anyway?
: :^)

WABI = Worn And Broken In

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