Light My Fire — Spork Classic

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Never would I have expected to, one, write a review about a spork, nor, two, expect a spork to win design awards. But years ago this did in fact all happen.

Sweden is known for many things including their culture of design. One Swedish designer, Joachim Nordwall, designed a fork-spoon-knife combination both excellent is design and excellent in function. On one end, a spoon, and the other end, a fork-knife combination. Simple yet effective.

Coming in a variety of colors, one can pick the spork that fits their personality best—I own several of this fantastic utensil. I keep one in pretty much every bag or backpack I use frequently. I do my best to not waste plastic utensils, straws, bag, lids, etc. when eating out so carrying one of these is not only a tribute to a favorite design but also helps save some trash from going into the environments.

One might find it a little silly that this utensil has reached a level whereby it gets entire articles written about it but sometimes it is the little things in life that are fun.

The first time someone sees one of these sporks they tend to either chuckle or be rather curious—or chuckle to cover their curiosity. But once they see it close up, everyone loves it.

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It makes a fun little gift for friends and family. I gave one to a longtime friend and colleague after receiving some ribbing for using mine during a lunch break at work. She now uses hers probably more than I use mine. But that is also what is kind of fun and exciting about the Light My Fire Spork Original. It somehow has the ability through its simplicity and design to inspire people to use it.

I definitely vote it a recommended item for your everyday carry list (EDC) but don’t be fooled by the knock-off versions. The real deal if made exclusively by Light My Fire of Sweden.

BPA free, dishwasher safe, extremely durable, lightweight (9g), safe for non stick cookware, heat-resistant.

Price: $3

Ray-Ban Aviator Flash Lenses — Gold, Yellow Flash

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Perhaps one of my favorite pairs I've ever owned, the Yellow Flash lenses of these Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses feel like something from a Japanese anime, sci-fi flick—or maybe a golden version of the T-1000 (say... that's a nice bike.) These were my sunglasses of choice for the fall and winter. They are super slick and definitely catch people's attention.

I may not wear them much during the summer—I find that the yellow just felt like a good fall/winter styling. Further, the yellow lenses do change color significantly—colors are very warm. I might even call it a feature. The warmer color in the winter, when I wore these the most, was nice. Same token, during the spring and summer, these lenses render greens really nicely. Maybe I’ll wear them year round!

It is simply worth noting these lenses do not reproduce color as accurately as other Flash Lenses. My Gold, Green Flash pair are fairly neutral in color reproduction. In the non-Flash Lenses Aviator category, like @Collection Gold, Grey/Blue have great color reproduction too. (At this rate, I'll have the whole series. #addiction)

Contrast is good and flare/glare is will controlled in direct sunlight. 

A big plus, however, of those three Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses mentioned, the Yellow Flash pair we the only ones that work with Face ID on iPhone X.

Having had them for a while, I can safely say they are awesome and you should pick up a pair. At $178, it is not a low cost accessory, but cool is cool is cool.

Price: $178

Pro Tip:

If you have an American Express card, check out the offers in their app on online. I got $30 this Ray-Ban purchase—second time it has popped up for my card. Definitely take advantage of that little perk.

*Works with Face ID on iPhone X.