The LAMOSE Journal
Guides, stories, and ideas from our Calgary workshop. Tips on custom drinkware, gift inspiration, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we craft your favourites.
6 Real Downsides of a Stainless Steel Water Bottle
We sell and engrave steel bottles, so here is the honest list: weight, dents, metallic taste, nickel, and the narrow mouth. Three are real. Three are the lid or the grade.
Stainless Steel vs Plastic Water Bottles: Which One You'll Still Use in Three Years
Plastic bottles degrade slowly (taste, odor, clouding); steel doesn't. The real trade-off, and when plastic is still the right call.
18/8 vs. 316 Stainless Steel: What Your Tumbler Is Actually Made Of
Most tumblers are 18/8 stainless steel, not the marketing-grade 316 some brands imply. What each grade actually means, and when the upgrade is worth it.