Which bottle looks better?

[viking@infosec.pub]

Left one, I didn't even see the etching. Might as well not be there.

[jordanlund@lemmy.world]

The heat printed is more visible, but I like the subtlety of the etched version.

My wife says the etched flowers, with the white "B" at the top.

[faythofdragons@slrpnk.net]

Hot take, they're both good and which one I prefer is going to depend on the decor level of the area I intend for it. If it's going in, say, a bathroom with plain white walls and a basic sink, I'm going to want the white and brown to add more overt detail and spice up the area a bit. If it's going in a kitchen with a patterned backsplash and embossing on the front of the sink, I'm going to want the plain etched with a harmonious design so it complements the other details instead of competing with them for attention.

Edit: I see they're going in a shower, so I'd want the higher contrast so I can see it without my glasses on, lol

[quediuspayu@lemmy.dbzer0.com]

I took a second look and read all the comments. I still like the painted better, but, I think that the low contrast etching might look cool with some overelaborate design that goes around the body.

If it is simple I would make it pop, if it is big with lots of detail I would hide it to make you look closer.

I don't know, I'm no designer.

[sanemartigan@aussie.zone]

If you're developing these, it's not the pattern that puts me off, something about the whole thing gives me the ick. I think it's the bottle size to tap size ratio. Re the image, I'd prefer plain / minimal.

[dingus@lemmy.world]

While I do like the pop of the left one more, will it stand up to repeated washing? Or will the pattern wear away or rub off?

I'm more inclined to like a laser etched glass because the pattern doesn't wear away.

Overall, I don't know that I love the look of the brown container itself, though.

[slvrdrgn@lemmy.world]

Then what's the difference - why pick it?

[slvrdrgn@lemmy.world]

Right, 100% . Left is undeniably tacky, sorry. (I'd even say right was better with no etchings at all, or simpler ones)

[viking@infosec.pub]

Well the left one has a very visible pattern, hence I picked it.

[slvrdrgn@lemmy.world]

Oh I see you meant you didn't even see the etching on the right. Haha thought you meant the very visible etching on the left, and I was confused..

[hurricaneliz@hilariouschaos.com]

I like the etched one! The heat printed one looks too busy on the brown background and with that wallpaper. I kind of like the idea in another comment of etched flowers below and heat printed "B" above.

[plaidbaron@lemmy.world]

I like the left (guess Im tacky according to the comments, lol) but rhe etched will last the life of the bottle. The heat printed stuff comes off over time.

[samb@lemmy.world]

I suppose some wear off will occur in time, but the pattern should not rub off despite repeated washing at least for a few years. Then again, you're right that the laser etched bottle will remain the same forever. I went with an amber glass because the formula inside may be unstable and react if UV hits it.

[samb@lemmy.world]

I really get you, but I didn't really have much room into choosing the tap. This is the smallest, decently looking food-grade spigot I found readily available. And, if the bottle was larger, it would become an even bigger tripping hazard than it already is. I still have to find a way to prevent it from easily fall down from something like a shower niche.

[samb@lemmy.world]

Well, yes, the old poison bottles had an apothecary-style design.

[sanemartigan@aussie.zone]

I get it with parts availability and design. I wasn't trying to be a dick, I was just saying.

Regarding safety in a shower, is there anyway to hang it? Some kind of noose with a hanging hook.

Good luck with your creation.

[samb@lemmy.world]

No worries. I am actually looking forward to any feedback. And I also thought that it may be better to find some way to hang it, although it does need to be both be functional and look good.