Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/11/29

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Bicycle metaphors
From: "Austin Franklin" <darkroom@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2002 13:08:17 -0500

> If you feel that meticulously hand made lugs and flawless brazing and
> intricate detailing are the same as having a flat surface engraved with
> whatever is the latest fashion with the local pimps, I will not be able
> to help you! :-)

John,

No, of course they are not the same...but the point is, they are merely
ornamental, not functional (though flawless brazing might very well be), and
craftsmanship is more than simply looking pretty.

Austin

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