Yiban Rings - Exotic Metal Editions

Yiban Rings - Exotic Metal Editions

Since we first released our first ring design, the Normals, we had intended to complement it with a similarly chunky pipe cut model. The dome shape of the Normals is very comfortable, and it's great for daily wear and a lot of ring manipulations as well. After launching our banzhi thumb rings, with their straight cylindrical design, we became convinced of the advantages of that shape for certain additional styles of manipulation. We also, frankly, just really came to appreciate the simple geometry and bold statement made by those hefty chunks of metal. Eventually, we were compelled to follow through on our original intentions to do a pipe cut ring, and decided on a slimmed down version of the banzhis. The Yibans are just that--a chunky pipe cut ring, beautifully rounded for comfortable wear, and, if you so desire, manipulations. The Yibans take their name from the Chinese term for "half" - as they're half the width of our banzhis. It is done in standard ring sizes, like the Normals, and we have each material in sizes 5 to 13. 

Zircuti Edition

The elegant Zircuti material is forged from folded layers of titanium and zirconium, then precision machined, polished, and torched to create eye-popping colour patterns, reminiscent of wood grain. When machined to our specifications, the grains of the material become exposed in a way that accentuates the appearance of the curves, creating a beautiful topographic relief.

Each piece is distinct, with its own grain patterns. This edition is only available polished, with a shallow etch, giving just the faintest impression of the material texture, and a very unique feel during play. The photos provided are all unedited, and shot with bright indoor lighting, to give a true depiction of what you’ll be getting. The pieces depicted are quite representative of the range. The polished finish is durable in normal use, but will eventually show scratches and may fade through repeated contact with other pocket items etc. 

Details: 

• Sizes: sizes 5-13 (interior diameters)
• Thickness is ~4mm all the way around, meaning the overall diameter will be ~8mm wider than the interior diameter
• Height is 12mm
• Weight: Size 9 ~16.7g
• Due to the width and overall chunkiness of the Yiban Ring shape, they will feel very prominent on the finger compared to a conventional ring, and if you're unsure whether to size up or down, it's recommended you air on the large side.
• Please do your homework to ensure you purchase the correct size. Exchanges on mint condition items will be allowed, but exchange shipping costs both ways will be the responsibility of the customer.
  

Our September 2024 Launch Preview video below dives deep on these guys, and provides some ideas for the types of usage and manipulations possible with them.