Examples of Well-Worn Objects

Patina is often romanticized, as it (arguably) improves the look of leather and some metals. But sometimes objects just get worn out. Which they should, right? Ideally we'd all be using things until they fell apart, rather than throwing them out and buying a new one the moment they started to fade.

There's an entire subReddit called Wellworn, and the images should be of interest to anyone who designs objects. Some examples:

An iPhone 11 with no case, still going, still used daily.

Apparently few people use "4" in their PIN numbers.

A T-shirt worn until it's literally threadbare.

Not that we needed evidence that sneakers aren't meant to last.

This person's got quite the grip, or that is one cheap car.

Ditto for this gaming mouse.

A clipboard used at a drive-thru.

That's a lot of Dungeons & Dragons.

Eventually all tools should look like this. (New one for contrast.)

This is an acceptable time to buy a new one.

Evidence that no one likes using the center urinal.

That's getting your money's worth.

Most popular beverage revealed.

A clipboard used for doing the newspaper crossword puzzle for 30 years.

This guy's been driving this mail truck for 37 years, as the key attests.

This person kept the same folder going from 8th grade until high school graduation.

My favorite shot of the bunch.

Plenty more to see here.