Tangiers and the Quest for a Tina Hybrid Faux Inlay (12 Viewers)

[BirdCage]

The evolution of Tina chip design and refinement has been remarkable to witness. So much accomplished in such a short time. Kudos to all involved. Quite a win for the PCF community.

 

[Goldfish]

I am just seeing this thread. These look awesome. A few questions:

1. Is the tangiers an actual mold or just a print?
2. Are these chips slippery like the original Tina chips? Or has that issue been resolved? I have not been following the evolution of the Tina chips.
3. Will there be a 43 mm chip option for higher denominations ($500 and above)?

Let me know. Thanks!

 

[doublebooyah85]

I am just seeing this thread. These look awesome. A few questions:

1. Is the tangiers an actual mold or just a print?
2. Are these chips slippery like the original Tina chips? Or has that issue been resolved? I have not been following the evolution of the Tina chips.
3. Will there be a 43 mm chip option for higher denominations ($500 and above)?

Let me know. Thanks!

1. True mold
2. Not slippery. Within the mold is cross hatching. Similar to Paulsons and top tier clays. This limits the slippage. Hence the new phrase “hybrid”. When you see Tina hybrid that’s the improved mold along w Greek mold and the new molds @justincarothers is producing.
3. I don’t see why not, but @Cratty hasn’t made those yet.

 

[justincarothers]

I am just seeing this thread. These look awesome. A few questions:

1. Is the tangiers an actual mold or just a print?
2. Are these chips slippery like the original Tina chips? Or has that issue been resolved? I have not been following the evolution of the Tina chips.
3. Will there be a 43 mm chip option for higher denominations ($500 and above)?

Let me know. Thanks!

This is a special made mold and I am not sure if you have held the hybrids but they are not slippery

 

[doublebooyah85]

This is a special made mold and I am not sure if you have held the hybrids but they are not slippery

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I actually don’t see the cross hatching in that photo tho?

 

[justincarothers]

I actually don’t see the cross hatching in that photo tho?

This was before the cross hatching, was trying to show the etching

Here is the final chip:

 

[justincarothers]

I actually don’t see the cross hatching in that photo tho?

 

[SwissChip]

This was before the cross hatching, was trying to show the etching

Here is the final chip:

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Wow - did they managed to get rid of the injection nibble?! (grind before print)

 

[justincarothers]

Wow - did they managed to get rid of the injection nibble?! (grind before print)

 

[SwissChip]

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Yes - the 4 circles under the label.
But there‘s a small nibble on the rolling edge.
At least the chips i got, have this small nibble…

I don‘t mind, but if they grind it before printing, they would be perfect!

 

[Rooster410]

Following!

 

[Cratty]

Yes - the 4 circles under the label.
But there‘s a small nibble on the rolling edge.
At least the chips i got, have this small nibble…

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I don‘t mind, but if they grind it before printing, they would be perfect!

Still exist, will have to see in person how noticeable they are though, not sure if there's any improvement.

 

[SwissChip]

Still exist, will have to see in person how noticeable they are though, not sure if there's any improvement.
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Negligible…
It‘s a feature, not a bug! ; )

 

[BaroneSanitation]

Yes - the 4 circles under the label.
But there‘s a small nibble on the rolling edge.
At least the chips i got, have this small nibble…

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I don‘t mind, but if they grind it before printing, they would be perfect!

 

[SwissChip]

Not another Nipplegate…!

 

[DeadheadDave]

It's China so it's all about price

If we say we're fine with the cost increases these asks require she would be all for it IMO

I agree with this 100% on the price being the first, second and third consideration when dealing with the Chinese.

 

[Cratty]

Tina ran some quick color adjustment test chips.. (not varying inlay given longer lead - know there will be variation there).. looking like we can find better matches for a few. Will need to see these in person though, as photos can always be deceiving.

My hope is we're now in a good spot on all chips but likely the 500 and 25k. May need some inlay adjustments or pivot there (e.g. 25k > brown). My gut says I'll likely do another turn of the crank... but also order my full personal set at the same time (as I only want a smaller denom cash set). Samples will be air expedited, so hoping we're almost there!

Again, thanks @justincarothers

 

[Cratty]

Sample chips in hand... feeling VERY happy about these! Seeing the 4 color test samples in hand, also feeling very good about color adjustments to fix some of the chips that are more off (25c, 5, 500, 25k).

One more test round to go with the tweaks... but frankly I'd be happy as a clam with these as they stand. I do also recognize that there will be run to run variation in both chips and inlays - so they'll never be perfect, but fine with that!

 

[EverGreenGSO]

These are going to make me break my only 43mm Tina rule

They look spectacular! Amazing work

Samples? Anyone? Bueller?

 

[Kam]

 

[Dcarl]

Looking awesome! Any more quick close up shots of other chips?

 

[ranger764]

Cratty those look really cool. Looking forward to getting a set for sure. What are the colors on the $.05 chip? Any chance of getting an alternate $2.50 label for the pink $5000 chip? Thx!

 

[Cratty]

Cratty those look really cool. Looking forward to getting a set for sure. What are the colors on the $.05 chip? Any chance of getting an alternate $2.50 label for the pink $5000 chip? Thx!

0.05 is a grey chip with pink spots. Could absolutely do a $2.50 inlay for the pink (already planning on labels for a few others too, e.g. $20).

To other comment.. I'm also not the best at photographing, but below is the best I can do for now. Only took photos of the chips I'm deeming "final".. the others have color/spot adjustments pending.

Can figure out samples when everything is all done for sure if Justin doesn't plan to offer.

 

[Bronson]

Maybe a tiny discrepancy with colours and it does matter to us but bluntly speaking no one expect true chippers would ever say a word or even notice it. Anyhow great job!

 

[calfdemon]

Like others, I am absolutely in love with this set. My only hope is that I can get an alternate .25 cent label for what is currently the .05 cent chip. I love that .05 chip but have no use for that denom and the .25 chip is just okay to me. I would love to have that grey as my quarter.

Just my personal hope for customization. But you knocked it out of the park!

 

[calfdemon]

Like others, I am absolutely in love with this set. My only hope is that I can get an alternate .25 cent label for what is currently the .05 cent chip. I love that .05 chip but have no use for that denom and the .25 chip is just okay to me. I would love to have that grey as my quarter.

Just my personal hope for customization. But you knocked it out of the park!

Or better yet, an alternate $20 label for the .05. This way, we can order both a cash set (.25 - $20) and a tournament T25 set ($25 +) without any crossover.

 

[Cratty]

Or better yet, an alternate $20 label for the .05. This way, we can order both a cash set (.25 - $20) and a tournament T25 set ($25 +) without any crossover.

I like that.

 

[Bronson]

Or better yet, an alternate $20 label for the .05. This way, we can order both a cash set (.25 - $20) and a tournament T25 set ($25 +) without any crossover.

I can sense quite big order, quite good idea having two sets at once!

 

[inapinch]

are there cut cards yet? I'd like to petition for Lester.

 

[Matco]

we need a @rjdev7 topper to go with these....