The Nomad From Morwood

Hagbard Celine

Hagbard Celine

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I'm not sure its been said already so I want to add that Dan did send those of us waiting on Batch 3 Nomad IIs an email about a week ago. Not to go into the details, but it's just nice to have him chime in and let us know we arent forgotten. And as always, he has been very forthcoming about giving out refunds to any of us waiting if that is anyone's preference. But just that little update does add to my resilience to continue waiting for now...
 
fangorn

fangorn

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CanikUser19 said:
Does the Nomad have to have the sleeve on to run properly?
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No it doesn't have to. Not necessarily.

I think some people, like @KeroZen have used it a lot without a sleeve.

I can't do without it... I'm afraid/believe that the contact with my skin accelerates the patina process (at the bottom and connections, not the parts visible with the sleeve)...

it's a stupid idea... but I can't get rid of it...
 
Copacetic

Copacetic

Somewhere North of The Wall
fangorn said:
No it doesn't have to. Not necessarily.

I think some people, like @KeroZen have used it a lot without a sleeve.

I can't do without it... I'm afraid/believe that the contact with my skin accelerates the patina process (at the bottom and connections, not the parts visible with the sleeve)...

it's a stupid idea... but I can't get rid of it...
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I use mine without the sleeve most of the time (to preserve it, but also because the wood is spectacular!).
I confess that I'd like the bronze and copper to patina quite heavily (but it's stubbornly resisting my attempts) apart from contact points, but even they have required almost zero maintenance. I think I've had my Nomad FULLY dis-assembled twice, and the first time was upon receiving it, out of curiosity and a desire to know what was involved for when the time came for maintenance. It was well over a year before I noticed a (barely perceptible) drop in performance. I haven't touched inside the button since, just cleaned the stems.
I have a TM2 and MANY others, but Dans vapes maintain a comfortable lead over all other contenders I've owned.
Morwood FTW
 
fangorn

fangorn

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Copacetic said:
I use mine without the sleeve most of the time (to preserve it, but also because the wood is spectacular!).
I confess that I'd like the bronze and copper to patina quite heavily (but it's stubbornly resisting my attempts) apart from contact points, but even they have required almost zero maintenance. I think I've had my Nomad FULLY dis-assembled twice, and the first time was upon receiving it, out of curiosity and a desire to know what was involved for when the time came for maintenance. It was well over a year before I noticed a (barely perceptible) drop in performance. I haven't touched inside the button since, just cleaned the stems.
I have a TM2 and MANY others, but Dans vapes maintain a comfortable lead over all other contenders I've owned.
Morwood FTW
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Hi @Copacetic

Thank you very much for sharing your experience!
I would like to quote one of your previous posts again to illustrate your point!


Copacetic said:
LOL, fair enough.
Just cellphone snaps, look back at Dan's proper pic's a page or two back for a decent look, but in the meantime here are my poor attempts (sans colour editing, the sleeve is much more 'ox-blood' IRL)
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This last one came out looking really pink on my screen, prob' the same for everyone? :shrug:

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Indeed, if I were you, I would want to preserve this magnificent and unique sleeve... 😁
and the wood underneath is just delicious...

By the way, wouldn't you do us the honor of sharing some photos of your Nomad without its sleeve? Please. :bowdown:
We are greedy! 😍

And for the patina, my fear is absolutely not rational....
it is possible that if I see that the wear of the Nomad #81 accelerates, I will certainly take this option to preserve the personalized paint....
it is perhaps the only element that would push me to overcome this unfounded conviction...

Maybe the sight of the battery, and the fact of touching the bronze which is in contact with the battery worries me too..

last thought... I am surprised that you find that metals resist a certain degree of patina! but it is relative, isn't it...
so same, I would be curious to see a photo... (sorry... I hope not to bother you!)
 
fangorn

fangorn

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@Electrofever

yeah, I think it's mostly the fact that it's made of walnut and the sleeve is made of craft paper, without a coating.

it makes it less "fragile" to me... I handle it with less care.
it's also nice!

the artwork with custom painted sleeves is splendid, but on the other hand, I'm very careful when I use them.
Finally, the washi coating of the Toad really allows you to have the best of both worlds... art, and solidity... well seen from this Dan!
 
Electrofever

Electrofever

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I totally understand your point, it would be so sad that any harm would be done to any of the sleeves, considering how lovely they are. That is part of the problem of amazing functional art, especially painting. Too nice and fragile to be used too much ! But so lovely (@Copacetic ’s sleeve is such a beauty too !!)
 
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