Unique gift not quite as good as a swatch book–sadly, unavailable stateside

A range of Pantone-swatch-themed drink mugs, offered by British gift house W2 (photo copyright W2)

And here we have the ideal gift for the designer, the color-obsessed, Pantone fans, or anyone fond of designers.

W2’s 10-cup line sells for GBP 72, and includes the following: Pantone 388 C, 5757 C, 239 C, Process Yellow C, Orange 021 C, Black 4 C, 2583 C, and 186 C. We are also advised that 239 C is not dishwasher safe (which doesn’t surprise us much–pink seems to be fugitive no matter what you’re working with).

Sadly, it doesn’t seem as though they are available here in the States at this time; primarily W2 delivers using the Royal Mail, though they do also advise that these wares can be found in shops around the country–and a lucky thing too, as W2 has found the mugs so popular they seem to be sold out.

But it’s worth a look…[1] at this page here.

(Hat tip to [2] Extensis’ Manage This blog for digging up this one)