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September 8, 2013
Not NEARLY as good of...
Not NEARLY as good of an ink overall as Rouge Hematite. It's certainly a very
deep blue—if not a full-on blue/violet—but has no sheen. It's just a very
saturated, dark dark blue; nothing you can't get from Diamine for half the
price. Just can't help feeling that I paid for the bottle and packaging rather
than the ink (just like a feel every time I buy a bottle of Iroshizuku…)
2 people found this helpful
September 8, 2013
FYI, the newest bottles...
FYI, the newest bottles of Rouge Hematite (as of this review on Sept. 8th, 2013)
have absolutely none of the gold pigment the original formulation had. I have
one bottle of the original formula and one bottle made about a year ago—the
difference is certainly visible one the page, but even in the bottle it's
obvious when looking at the pigment that's settled on the bottom of the bottle.
The newest bottles, however, don't even have any of the gold pigment, and are
MUCH lighter on the page with none of that beautiful gold sheen.
It's still a good ink with fairly heavy shading (different than the metallic-looking sheen of the old bottles, mind you), but it's *just* a red ink now. Just an FYI for those with the old bottles looking to get a new bottle. -MHPHOTO 7 people found this helpful
October 15, 2012
This is a deep blue ink...
Verified Purchase
This is a deep blue ink with a GORGEOUS golden sheen. It's truly reminiscent of
the light from a sunset reflecting off lazy ocean waves.
6 people found this helpful
January 24, 2012
It writes like a dream...
Verified Purchase
It writes like a dream but the barrel and cap are made from weak, brittle
plastic. I've been very careful with mine and both the top of the body and the
bottom of the cap have developed cracks. This is my second Preppy, which I got
to replace the first one that had the same issue.
I know it's only a $3 pen, but I still expect it to not fall apart after a few months of easy desktop use, especially after buying the $8 converter. It's a shame too, because the fine nib writes like a dream, much smoother than many of my "real" fountain pens. 8 people found this helpful
December 20, 2011
While the pen is definitely...
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While the pen is definitely beautiful, the one I received was scratchy to write
with and I haven't been able to find the Goldilocks writing angle between barely
laying down any ink and laying a thick line that takes an hour to dry. I put the
pen under powerful magnification I could see several burrs on the tip that
hadn't been ground down when the pen was finished. I took some 800 grit wet dry
and smoothed it out, which helped with the scratchiness, but did nothing for the
thin line/insanely thick line problem.
Now that I've voided the warranty I'll keep experimenting to see if there's anything I can do to smooth things out. I know there must be some good writin' in there somewhere; I bought the pen because of all the good reviews. |
October 13, 2011
I really dig this highlighter....
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I really dig this highlighter. It's a sort of waxy consistency, is bright, and
catches your eye. It even fluoresces well under UV light.
October 13, 2011
These pens are absolutely...
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These pens are absolutely beautiful, and write well. However, I find that I must
rotate the pen every few words in order to keep the amount of ink coming off the
tip consistent. If you don't rotate it, you'll run out, turn it slightly, and
get inconsistent density. Other than that gripe, this is a gorgeous pen that is
a pleasure to write with.
October 13, 2011
I absolutely love this...
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I absolutely love this ink! Beautiful color, and perfect consistency for my
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Mets vs. Padres Game 2 Notes - Couldn't Stay Awake
I managed to sit through Bannister's outing - allowing four hits and six walks over 5 innings but remarkably only one run - and then decided to record the rest of the game on TiVo and watch it this morning.
I turned on the TV this morning and had my button on the "TiVo Button" to start watching the game, when I heard the phrase "and the Padres win it in 14 innings, 2-1." SNY was replaying last nights SportsNite and I turned on the TV at the exact moment they were playing the highlights of the game.
Part of me was annoyed that they lost, but I was also relived that I didn't stay up all night to see another nine innings of offensive futilty by the Mets. It's kinda like how in Fever Pitch Jimmy Fallon didn't mind missing the Red Sox game when he thought they got beat.
But how about that bullpen! Oliver, Sanchez, Heilman, Wagner (2 innings), Feliciano and Bradford don't allow a run for eight innings, before Bradford allows a run on two hits before retiring a batter in his third inning of work to take the loss.
So, when all the rumors were flying around about the Mets possibly acquiring Alfonso Soriano, many of us cried that we didn't want him and didn't need him. We said that his offensive numbers were inflated by playing in a bandbox and if he came to Shea he wouldn't homer as much. Boy, were we wrong! Soriano hit three home runs at RFK yesterday to beat the Braves, 7-3. With Hernandez out for who knows how long, who would we rather have at second? Matsui or Soriano? I admit, I was very much against acquiring Soriano, and I can admit I was wrong. My apologies, Tubby! Meanwhile, the Mets maintain their 3.5 game lead over the Braves, which is the largest lead in baseball right now.
I still am not sold on Matsui - I know it was very cool how hhe got that inside-the-park homer, but honestly the rightfielder Giles misplayed that ball, and Matsui has looked pretty pathetic at the plate otherwise. I still would prefer to see Keppinger up here.
So, what's up with Beltran? The Mets still won't reveal the results of his MRI, but Willie still sent him up to pinch hit in the seventh inning last night. Does that mean the DL is not in his future? Beltran and Randolph said, after the game, that they themselves still haven't heard what the results of the MRI were. Boy, talk about tight-kept secrets!
Transplanted Ex-Mets Of The Week:
Kris Benson allowed four runs (three earned) over 5 1/3 innings to earn a victory against the Yankees last night, while on Wednesday, Doug Mientkiewicz's slow roller off a checked swing in the seventh inning was enough to end Javier Vazquez's no-hit bid against the Royals. I'm happy about this because I was hoping the Mets would have acquired Vazquez in the off season and if he had thrown a no hitter I'd have been very upset. Thanks, Minky!
Pedro goes for win #201 against the Padres tonight at 10:05. Lets Go Mets!


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Welcome to the Best of Money Carnival!
After debating back and forth, I finally ended up with my 10 articles. It then hit me. The articles I chose were really all over the place. From debt reduction to earning more money to net worth, and yes all the way to baby boomers.
Am I weird? Perhaps. My interests are all over the place. With that being said, I hope you guys enjoy the top 10 articles of the week!
1. Paul presents We're Debt Free! How We Paid Off 63K in 11 Months. posted at FiscalGeek. How can you not love a story like this? Moral of the story- if you pay off 63K in debt you'll be #1 in a blog carnival.
2. Ray @ Financial Highway presents 7 Money Lessons From Monopoly posted at Financial Highway. I don't know why but I've been playing Monopoly a lot lately. A very fun and reminiscent article to read.
3. Matt Jabs presents Debt Slavery- What it is & How to Get Out posted at Debt Free Adventure. A must read article for anyone that's in debt.
4. FMF presents Three Easiest Ways to Earn More Money posted at Free Money Finance. FMF is known for promoting the fact that your career can be your greatest investment. A solid post with links to more articles on making more money.
5. J. Money presents If a millionaire told you how to be rich, would you listen? posted at Budgets are Sexy. Some valid points. We take advice a bit more seriously when it comes from a richer person. We should all start listening to millionaires like J. Money.
6. Jeff Rose presents Why You Should Check Your Credit Report Regularly posted at Jeff Rose. It's highly advisable you know where your credit stands before you apply for major loan (car, auto).
7. PT presents Spending Less on Gifts in 2010 posted at PT Money. Not sure if I'll spend less money next Christmas. I'm just too generous when it comes to getting my family great gifts. Maybe I'll learn how to knit a sweater or something.
8. debt kid presents Why do We Get Into Credit Card Debt posted at Debt Kid. A worth while discussion with some interesting comments.
9. jim presents How to Measure and Track Your Net Worth posted at Bargaineering. It's definitely worth keeping track of what you're worth.
10. DR presents 5 Financial Goals for Baby Boomers posted at The Dough Roller. I'll make sure to read this in 30 years.


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Spell Out Babysitter Responsibilities
I was playing The Family Feud online the other day and the question dealt with babysitters and things they are not supposed to do.
The top answer was having a boyfriend over. It made me think about it. It's not like we have a babysitter job description. So how do we set babysitter responsibilities and make them clear?
Many of us have babysitter stories. My worst story deals with the fact that I hired a young single mom because she needed the money and I wanted to help. She babysat a few hours 4-5 days a week to cover until I got home from work.
I came home to find the kids in bed with dirty faces, and rice spilled out of the kitchen cabinet and sprinkled in a trail into the living room. What the heck?
Bad enough my three year old did that, but just to pretend it wasn't there was not acceptable. The kids going to bed dirty was not acceptable. I wondered if they'd been fed, and what else the babysitter had been doing…besides babysitting. It didn't take long for me to let her go.
I have to admit, I didn't think I should have to spell out things like making sure the kids are clean before they go to bed. But when we assume a babysitter understands what we expect without making our expectations clear, it leaves room for frustration all the way around.
When you're hiring a babysitter, it's a good idea to write out expectations. Not that you have to hand a list to the babysitter like marching orders, but offering a checklist of the kids' schedule can be helpful. For example: feed the kids dinner, put dishes in dish washer, help with homework, get ready for bed: wash face, brush teeth, pajamas, read a story, bedtime 8:00.
A list like this makes it clear what is expected as it spells out responsibilities. Just put your list on the refrigerator and let the babysitter know the list is there to remind her of the schedule. Along with that, if your babysitter is young, let her know the few rules you have, like no boyfriends over, no long phone calls, and show them what snacks are available.
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I 'needed' a new wreath for the front door. I have a whole pinterest board of ridiculously awesome wreaths so I went there for some inspiration. They are all so pretty, but I couldn't find just what I was looking for. And then I saw my friend Tracy's instagram pic of the new wreath she made and I…Read More
Springtime Moss Rock Wreath
I'm at We Use Coupons sharing how to make this DIY Springtime Moss Rock Wreath today. It turned out so cute and only cost $7.00 to make! I love the way it looks on my mantle and on my door. I can't decide where to keep it. So, right now I move just it around!…Read More
New Year's Eve Wreath
Kevin's (the hubs) birthday is on New Year's Eve. Aaaand my Mom's birthday is New Year's Day. Aaaaand my brother's birthday is Christmas Day. All these are days that no one really wants to attend a birthday party. They have other things going on. I know. This summer my sister-in-law threw my brother a…Read More
thrifted pinstripe pants wreath
A wreath made out of PANTS!!! :)I made my first striped wreath here, as a gift, using wide ribbon. I liked it so much I knew I wanted to make one for myself. But, being so frugal (cheap) I didn't really want to go back to Hobby Lobby to buy more ribbon. I thought maybe I…Read More
striped wreath
I really like the look of the yarn wreaths, and I've made a few…..but I also LOVE stripes. So, I wondered what would happen if I made a wreath with striped ribbon instead of yarn. This is what would happen! I love it. I made this one for my mother-in-law, so now I…Read More
halloween wreath
I love fall so much and I LOVE Halloween. I just love it. I decided it was time to get into Halloween mode around here. I started with a new wreath. I chose black yarn for wrapping ….cuz its spooky. For other yarn wreaths I've made, I used a foam form. I do love the…Read More


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Gold prices skyrocket leaving consumers without enough insurance
CLEVELAND - Insurance policies are supposed to protect us in the event of a loss, but consumers are finding they can't recoup the true value of their jewelry when it's lost or stolen.
If you lose a valuable piece of jewelry, you won't get a similar model ring unless your paperwork is up to date. Jewelry claims don't work like most car insurance claims where you typically get a check to cover the replacement of a similar make and model car if your vehicle is totaled.
I hadn't thought about it until it happened to a friend of ours," said a consumer named Janelle.
Consumers unable to replace lost or stolen jewelry
Tales of loss and theft are common in the jewelry business, but there's a new layer of heartbreak that consumers are learning the hard way.
"We know someone who lost her ring and when she went to get a new ring, she had to pay a considerable amount of money because the value of gold had gone up," Janelle said.
"I think it's very common that people are underinsured," said Sharon Riley, Certified Gemologist Appraiser with Gasser Fine Jewelers .
As a certified gemologist with the American Gem Society , Riley works with customers and insurance companies on replacing jewelry.
She said insurance companies pay the amount on your appraisal even if it doesn't cover replacement at today's costs. For example, say your appraisal from a few years ago says $300 and you lost that piece of jewelry.
"If the customer is not insured high enough and the piece is worth $900, he is only going to get $300," Riley said.
It's easy to be under-insured today because the price of gold is up considerably. In the last 10 years, the spot price of gold is up $1,600. This week, it's closing at more than $1,700. The spike in prices means you can make money and lose money. Most people are focusing on making money by selling their gold. It isn't until the worst case scenario happens that consumers are realizing they can lose money.
"Insurance companies suggest you get your appraisal updated every two to three years," Riley said.
Updating them every few years is important because you want an accurate value. You don't want an appraisal that's too high, because you'll pay a higher insurance premium than you have to.
Once you get that appraisal, talk to your insurance agent. Under most policies, you need to schedule expensive jewelry. It's not automatically covered under your homeowners policy. Your agent can help you with specifics and pricing.
Finding a trained appraiser
Gold jewelry is not the only item rising in value.
"One carat diamonds have really gone up a lot," Riley said. Riley knows what's hot in the industry because she takes a test every year to maintain her status as a certified gemologist with the American Gem Society.
When choosing an appraiser, ask about their credentials. What tests have they taken? Do they belong to any trade groups?
"I find insurance appraisals are not very complete they are not detailed enough," Riley said.
Riley measures, weighs, inspects, grades, photographs and cleans all jewelry and gemstones she appraises. Her cost -- $125 for one or two rings. But, prices vary.
"We did not have to pay for the appraisal," Janelle said.
If you have a good relationship with your jeweler or your jewelry is not that old, you may not pay anything. It doesn't hurt to ask because it can really pay off.
"Both rings together, my ring and my husband's ring, went up about 20 percent altogether," Janelle said. That's after just three and a half years. It's a surprise the couple wasn't expecting.
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They are better riders than any knight, utterly fearless, and their bows outrange ours. ... The Dothraki fire from horseback, charging or retreating, it makes no matter, they are full as deadly...and there are so many of them ...
- A Song of Ice and Fire, Volume I: A Game of Thrones
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The final Chapter Pack of the Defenders of the North cycle of expansions should be hitting your Friendly Local Game Store's shelves within the next few days, so for this week's card preview we thought we would look ahead to the upcoming Brotherhood Without Banners cycle, the first Chapter Pack of which, Illyrio's Gift, is due about a month from now.
This is an exciting set of releases, and not just because Brotherhood Without Banners will mark the first cycle of Chapter Packs for A Game of Thrones that will feature 60-card packs (3 copies each of 20 new and unique cards). Apart from this new distribution of cards, Brotherhood Without Banners is themed around the people on the margins of the clashes between the Great Houses of Westeros - people like the mountain Clansmen, Dothraki, and the outlaws of Beric Dondarrion's Brotherhood. In game terms, Brotherhood Without Banners will continue to expand on the inherent strengths of each House, introduce new ones, refine and expand some of the Trait synergy that was put to use with great effect in Defenders of the North.
For this week's card preview, we will be taking a look at one of the Traits that will be expanded significantly in this pack: Dothraki. Dothraki is one of the Traits (aside from Dragon) that is exclusive to House Targaryen and throughout the course of Brotherhood Without Banners there will be plenty of cards to strengthen this particular Trait.
One of the subthemes of this cycle of expansions is a continuation of the "extra claim"* for Dothrakis introduced in Defenders of the North with the new version of Khal Drogo (Wolves of the North, F9). In the case of Khal Drogo, after a successful Power challenge in which he is involved, you also get a free kill of a weaker character out of it. Slightly stronger than an ordinary Military claim in that you get to choose who dies, but balanced by the fact that it has to be a character with lower strength than Khal Drogo. Even so, with Blood of the Dragon or Aegon's Blade attached, Khal Drogo can take out pretty much anyone.
Added to this mix we have Rakharo who essentially adds a free Intrigue claim to a successful Military challenge. Given the number of Dothraki in this expansion and the spread of Military icons that will provide, this should not be too hard a combo to pull off. Moreover, it adds a little more card-denial coverage to a House that isn't as strong in Intrigue icons as some others, especially if you are building your deck solely around the Dothraki trait, whose cards tend more towards Military and Power icons. This doesn't add to your defense against Intrigue challenges, but for that there are still a few Targaryen characters Intrigue icons (like Daenerys herself) to help with that.
Finally, we present Vaes Dothrak, which also triggers off of the successful Military challenge involving Dothraki. It mimics Rakharo's ability (if he's involved, you could discard two cards from your opponent), or you can also draw a card (an ability heretofore sorely lacking from House Targaryen), or move a power from your opponent's House card to yours. If you didn't throw all of your Dothraki into the Military challenge, you can follow it up with a real Power challenge and speed your way towards victory.
As we can see from just these three cards, if you're building your deck around the Dothraki Trait, you will be rewarded with a very efficient deck with which to bludgeon your opponents. Once Brotherhood Without Banners starts rolling out, you can warn your opponent's not to wake the Dragon!
So that's it for this week's card of the week spoiler. We hope you've enjoyed it and have plenty to discuss here in the comments and on the A Game of Thrones forums. Until next time!
* Throughout this article, references will be made to the "extra claim" of these cards. In game terms, these are not actually claim effects, but card effects, and should be treated separately, even though they imitate claim effects.
Based on George R.R. Martin's bestselling fantasy epic A Song of Ice and Fire, A Game of Thrones: The Card Game, playable by 2-4 players, brings the beloved heroes, villains, locations, and events of the world of Westeros to life through innovative game mechanics and the highly strategic game play. The Living Card Game format allows players to customize their gaming experience with monthly Chapter Pack expansions to the core game.
Targ is already a top tier deck (as Regionals have shown).
Can't wait to see the Brotherhood cards!
targ really needed a boost badly, its nice to see them gettting alot of love with this pack.
but a premium expansion would be great, maybe for winter release? lannister might get one since they need it far more.
i still cant understand baratheon getting one. theyre amazing enough as is and theres already alot of decks that can be made out of what the have already.
just sayin, fantasy flight.
Mickey D...err, I mean Valar D.
I'm loving it!!!
Yes! Dothraki!
Targ War Crest is looking better.
Holy smokes. Glad to see a new theme, can't wait to try it out!


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Make the Distinction Watching your 3-year-old throw a tantrum in a public place can be embarrassing, but Harris maintains there's a significant distinction between feeling responsible for your child's behavior, and reacting to a particular behavior. "That's a tough one for parents to get," says Harris, noting that how you respond to hitting, a poor report card, or the stack of laundry your teenager refuses to put away is more important than trying to control or prevent egregious conduct. "We are not responsible for our children's thoughts, feelings and behaviors. We are 100 percent responsible for everything we say and do in response to that behavior." Reacting to button-pushing behavior in a less charged way does not mean you're off the hook for instilling discipline, maintains Kunhardt. "If you can stay on your side of it and not react so intensely, it will ultimately help the child."
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Sid Richardson did not limit his collection to Remington and Russell. While he showed no interest in Western landscapists or the pre-Civil War documentarians he did acquire works by such relatively unknown late nineteenth-century artists as Gilbert Gaul, Peter Moran, and Charles F. Browne. He had a preference for paintings with action or suspense and collected such works by Charles Schreyvogel, Oscar E. Berninghaus, Frank Tenney Johnson, William R. Leigh and Edwin W. Deming. (These works are currently on display in the museum.) But his primary interest was in Remington and Russell, adding an occasional work to his collection until a few years before his death on September 30, 1959. Time has confirmed his wisdom. Remington and Russell remain today what they were in their own day, the "titans of Western art."
The Foundation has acquired four additional paintings since Mr. Richardson's death. Although this Fort Worth Museum does not have an active acquisitions program, the board of directors does on occasion add new works to the collection. With the addition in 1993 of Frederic Remington's "Among the Led Horses", and in 1996 of Remington's "The Love Call", both painted in 1909, the collection was significantly strengthened. The Richardson Museum now owns 4 of the 17 oil paintings from Remington's last, critically acclaimed exhibition, held at Knoedler Gallery in New York City in December 1909 just prior to his death, making its collection "one of the finest assemblages of major late-life Remington paintings in the world" according to Dr. Brian W. Dippie, noted authority and scholar of both Remington and Russell.


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One of my students just returned from WDW and her father got passes for the Space Mountain lounge. She said the passes were sent to him at work, he then had to call to add his name to a list. Then when they arrived, there was an intercom where they had to speak their name (very James Bond style) and then they were buzzed in. I would LOVE to get some passes but it seems like it takes an act of congress. Either that or I can get the school where I teach to sponsor Spaceship Earth or something!
Does anyone know of any secret ways to get into the lounges?


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Honda Amaze
ex-showroom price in New Delhi
Honda Amaze Variants
Editorial Test Drive Review of Honda Amaze
UPDATED: Here is our Amaze test drive video
UPDATED: Amaze goes on sale at Rs 4.99 lac - CLICK TO READ
Honda's first diesel for the Indian market comes in the form of the Amaze sedan. Based on the Brio hatchback, the Amaze has been designed to meet the small car norms of being under 4m in length. This lets the car enjoy small car tax benefits and hence can be priced in the same range as the Maruti Dzire, its direct rival.Due for launch in April/May 2013, the Amaze will compete in the entry level sedan market and will come with both a 1.2-litre petrol and an all-new 1.5-litre diesel engine.Looks wise, the Amaze is more or less a Brio with an added boot. However, the wheelbase has been increased for more cabin space and the boot looks neatly integrated into the body. The end result is a pleasing looking sedan with the rear tail lamps hinting at design cues taken from the City sedan. The front looks same as the Brio with the only changes being the grille and the bumper. Side profile of the car is also sporty with two strong shoulder lines running from each end (front and rear), finishing in parallel in the front door.
The Amaze wears 14-inch wheels shod with 175/65 tyres and ofcourse, the top end versions get alloy wheels.The Amaze is made with an aim of providing a very comfortable drive for 5 adults. With an increased wheelbase over the Brio, the Amaze actually provides amazing interiors space. We drove the car with a 6 feet tall person up front in the driver's seat and yet, a similar sized person could easily sit at the rear. We can safely say that the cabin space will better the Dzire and same goes for the surprisingly spacious boot as well. Design of the fascia remains same though Honda might change the color theme inside. Rear passengers also get a central arm-rest with cup-holders while the almost flat rear floor means seating three abreast will not call for problems!
The Honda Amaze, when launched in April-May 2013, will get both a 1.2-litre petrol engine (which does duty on the Brio and the Jazz) and an all-new 1.5-litre iDTEC engine as well. Now this engine is the world's lightest 1.5-litre diesel motor and thankfully, Honda has tuned it perfectly well for Indian roads. They studied data across various metros and noticed the driving pattern of car owners. This has resulted in an engine that responds terrifically well to driver's inputs at low RPMs. Infact, the car pulls neatly from under 1500rpm, all the way to 3000rpm.The trump card here is the diesel engine - the 1.5-litre engine not only puts out class leading power of 100Bhp, it is also makes the Amaze the most efficient car across all the segments in India with an ARAI rated economy of 25.8kmpl! With over 30% more power than the Dzire, it also beats the Maruti offering on acceleration and top speed!
Gearing is spot on for both city and highway use with 2000rpm coming up at 85-90 in 5th gear. 2nd gear is good for 70ish which does hint at a slightly shorter gearing for better punch during city driving. Overall NVH levels were impressive considering this was a prototype. Infact, day temperatures were as low as 8-9 degrees and even with the engine cold, diesel clatter was well controlled. The Brio is a lovely car to drive in city and the Amaze is no different. Infact, the overall weight difference between a petrol Brio and a diesel Amaze (the one we drove) isn't much and hence the car hasn't lost its agile nature. Steering is light with enough feedback and the track we drove on allowed for a few cornering antics which did reveal that the Amaze will be a delight to drive fast. We cant say much about the suspension over bad roads though – wait for a few more months for this one. The Brio hatchback starts at just over 4 lac (ex-showroom Delhi) and as the Amaze falls under the small car norms (under 4m in length), it will surely enjoy tax benefits, translating into an ex-showroom price of under Rs 5 lac for the petrol and under Rs 6 lac for the diesel. At this price, it certainly is a genuine winner given all the right boxes it ticks. Further, it comes backed with Honda's brand name and strong re-sale value in the market. All the right ingredients then for a tasty recipe? You bet!
Check out the Honda Amaze video
Pros: Value for money, Boot space, Looks good, Interior space
Cons: Narrow width, Ground clearance with 5, Under tyred
Honda Amaze Interiors
The Honda Brio followed the "man maximum machine minimum" concept and the same has been carried forward here too. Infact, the interiors are similar to the Brio in design but the production versions might have a different color scheme for the fascia. Ergonomics, ie, the steering-seat-pedal relation remain top notch and what has improved over the Brio is the overall cabin space due to the extended wheelbase. Infact, I, who test drove the car, stand 6 feet tall and with the driver seat adjusted for my length, I could still sit at the back without my knees touching the back of the front seat – now this is something that the Dzire can certainly not match up to. Further, the top end version of the Honda Amaze will also get a rear central arm-rest with built in cup holders.
The Amaze has a airy cabin thanks to big windows and this certainly gives it a sense of space. Expect the same levels of equipment as seen on the Brio hatchback which means driver information display, steering controls, ABS, airbags, keyless entry, lot of cup holders etc. Lastly, the Amaze certainly has far more boot space of 400 litres which is much more than the Dzire.
Very spacious, good on practicality with cup holders cubby holes. Big windows give a sense of space too.
Rear seat not wide enough for 3 well built adult
Honda Amaze Interiors Details
Honda Amaze Boot space
The boot space of the Honda Amaze is pretty good considering the car is under 4m in length - it does beat the Dzire on this account.
Honda Amaze Speedometer
The speedometer console of the Honda Amaze is similar to the Brio has houses the tachometer as well in addition to a driver info display.
Honda Amaze Gear lever
The gear lever of the Honda Amaze has the same design as the Brio hatchback and feels good to hold.
Honda Amaze Cup holders
There are lot of cup holders in the Honda Amaze and this increases the overall practicality of the vehicle.
Honda Amaze Exteriors
Similar to many other sedans in India, the Amaze too, in layman terms, is a Brio with a boot. However, look closely and you notice the extended wheelbase, which has been increased by as much as 60mm to liberate more passenger and boot space. The boot too has been integrated very well into the car and is pleasing to the eyes. The front is similar to the Brio hatchback apart from the slightly different grille and bumper but the rear treatment ofcourse is new – the tail lamps do remind us somewhat of the City, and that is a good thing. We believe Honda will continue to offer same color options as the Brio hatchback.
The side profile of the Amaze is another aspect which we love – there are two striking design lines running from the end and the rear, finishing in parallel near the B pillar and easily catch your eye. The Honda Amaze rides on 14-inch wheels shod with 175/65 tyres but we feel these do seem a bit under tyred. Our examples wore MRF tyres and road noise was well controlled. The overall length of the Amaze stands at 3990mm, which is 5mm shorter than its main rival, the Maruti Dzire. However, width and height seem to be same as the Brio hatchback.
Boot is integrated very well, the car looks proportionate, tail lamps look a bit like City
Not very wide - gets beaten by Verito in this asepct
Honda Amaze Exteriors Details
Honda Amaze Front design
The front fascia of the Honda Amaze is similar to that of the Brio hatchback. More body-colored surfaces on the car do add some premium feel to the car.
Honda Amaze Rear design
The rear end of the car has been redesigned completely and now gets a large boot in place of the hatchback. The tail lamps and the defining lines merge cleanly into one good looking rear profile.
Honda Amaze Side profile
The side profile of the Amaze does not look out of shape like other small sedans in this segment. The defining lines from the Brio have been carried over on the sedan as well.
Honda Amaze Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of Honda Amaze is 150mm.
Honda Amaze Engine & Performance
To start with, this baby from Honda, the Amaze is the most efficient car in India across all segments and fuel types. At a rated 25.8kmp, the diesel Honda Amaze even shames the smaller hatchbacks like the Chevrolet Beat Diesel. Its main rival, the Maruti Dzire also falls behind in the fuel economy stakes. Further, Honda hasn't compromised on the driving pleasure front as this 1.5-litre diesel powerplant puts out class leading power of 100Bhp. Comparing this with the Dzire's 75 and Mahindra Verito's 65Bhp and Toyota Etios' 68Bhp and you get our point.
The Amaze pulls cleanly from just about idling all the way to 3500rpm. Not only is the torque delivery strong, aiding city driving, but the power delivery at higher revs about 3000rpm give it a very petrol like nature, pulling away from traffic with super ease. The Amaze should smoke the Dzire diesel in the 0-100km/h stakes by over a second very easily.
Very strong petrol engine which is smooth and noise free. Good power and nice fuel economy too. Diesel is exceptional with terrific punch for city use and excellent fuel economy.
Honda Amaze Mileage and Running Costs
Honda Amaze Petrol Mileage 18 kmpl
Honda Amaze Diesel Mileage 25.8 kmpl
The Honda Amaze will come with two engine options : a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel.
PETROL: This is the same 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol motor that does duty in the Brio hatchback too. Power and torque figures remain unchanged and the engine continous to be very smooth and responsive. Infact, at a rated 88PS, the Amaze does put out impressive power for its segment. The engine itself feels responsive in city traffic but to enjoy it best, drivers should go pedal to metal. Once on the boil, this petrol motor will leave a smile on your face with its performance. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox that has precise and short throws. It isnt very smooth but nevertheless doesnt give a reason to complain ever.
DIESEL: Honda has developed a new 1.5-litre diesel engine which is essentially the 1.6-litre diesel they have in the international market, minus 100cc. This four cylinder motor is also the world's lightest 1.5-litre diesel engine which has been possible due to use of aluminum. It is also the most efficient across all segments in India with an ARAI rated economy of 25.8kmpl!
Honda Amaze Mileage View full detail
Honda Amaze Petrol Variants | |
Honda Amaze E MT | 18 kmpl |
Honda Amaze EX MT | 18 kmpl |
Honda Amaze S MT | 18 kmpl |
Honda Amaze SX | 18 kmpl |
Honda Amaze VX MT | 18 kmpl |
Honda Amaze S AT | 15.5 kmpl |
Honda Amaze VX AT | 15.5 kmpl |
Honda Amaze Diesel Variants | |
Honda Amaze E MT Diesel | 25.8 kmpl |
Honda Amaze EX MT Diesel | 25.8 kmpl |
Honda Amaze S MT Diesel | 25.8 kmpl |
Honda Amaze SX Diesel | 25.8 kmpl |
Honda Amaze VX MT Diesel | 25.8 kmpl |
Honda Amaze Petrol Mileage
The petrol Honda Amaze will come with the same 1.2-litre engine that powers the Brio hatchback. Hence expect similar fuel economy figures too. We expect the ARAI certified economy to be around 19kmpl. However, expect 16-17 in city and 20kmpl on the highway.
Honda Amaze Diesel Mileage
The diesel Honda Amaze comes with an all-new 1.5-litre engine that has specifically been made for the Amaze. It is very efficient in nature and we believe the ARAI certified economy will be around 24-25kmpl. In real world conditions, expect the diesel Amaze to deliver 18-19kmpl in city and 20-22kmpl on the highway very easily.
Honda Amaze Handling Braking & Safety
The Honda Amaze handles in a predictable and safe manner. Braking is also good with safety features like ABS.
Only when you push the car hard does the rear part step out.
Honda Amaze Handling, Braking & Safety Details
Honda Amaze Handling
Handling of the Honda Amaze is good. It is agile and the steering light. However, push it hard with four people on board and the tyres start giving away.
Honda Amaze Braking performance
Braking of the Honda Amaze is good with Honda offering ABS on the higher versions. The 17565 R14 tyres also work well and offer good grip.
Honda Amaze Safety features
Safety features in the Honda Amaze include ABS, airbags et al. The car has also been tested for crash worthiness.
Honda Amaze ABS
ABS of anti-lock braking system is offered in the higher versions of the Honda Amaze and helps under emergency braking.
Honda Amaze Traction control
Traction control is not offered in any version of the Honda Amaze
Honda Amaze Comfort & Suspension
Well balanced suspension and works well in all road conditions. Feels solid at high speeds and has the ability to soak up bumps with ease.
The suspension has a tendecy to compress a lot with more than 3 on board which can lower the overall ground clearance a lot.
Honda Amaze Comfort & Suspension Details
Honda Amaze Comfort
Comfort in the Honda Amaze is of the highest order. The suspension has been tuned well for undulations you still feel sharp dips.
Honda Amaze Front suspension
Front suspension of the Honda Amaze is of the MacPherson Strut variety.
Honda Amaze Rear suspension
Rear suspension of the Honda Amaze is of the Torsion Beam variety.
Honda Amaze Specifications
Dimension & Weights
Overall Length | 3990 mm |
Overall Width | 1680 mm |
Overall Height | 1505 mm |
Ground Clearance | 165 mm |
Torque | 109Nm@4500rpm |
Displacement | 1198 cc |
Power | 88 PS@ 6000rpm |
No of Cylinders | 4 |
Fuel Efficiency
Mileage Highway | -- |
Mileage City | -- |
Mileage Overall | -- |
Wheels & Tyres
Tyres | 175/65 R 14 |
Wheel Size | 14 inch |
Wheel Type | Steel |
Honda Amaze Features
Honda Amaze | E MT | EX MT | S MT | SX | VX MT | S AT | VX AT | E MT Diesel | EX MT Diesel | S MT Diesel | SX Diesel | VX MT Diesel |
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Honda Amaze Colors
- Majestic Blue Metallic
- Crystal Black Pearl
- Carnelian Red Pearl
- Alabaster Silver Metallic
- Urban Titanium Metallic
- Taffeta White
Honda Amaze Price
Honda Amaze Price in New Delhi
Rs 5.19 L - 7.78 Lex-showroom price in New Delhi
The ex showroom price of Honda Amaze ranges from Rs 5.19 Lakh to Rs 7.78 Lakh. Honda Amaze is available in 12 variants. To find the on road price of Honda Amaze you need to click on the check on road price.
Honda Amaze has 7 Petrol variant(s), 5 Diesel variant(s), the cheapest variant is Honda Amaze E MT which has a Petrol engine, and starts at Rs 5.19 Lakh, the most expensive variant is Honda Amaze VX MT Diesel which has a Diesel engine and is for Rs 7.76 Lakh .
Honda Amaze News
Honda had very recently added a new top end variant to the Amaze lineup, the VX(O) variant gets a new Audio, Visual and Navigation (AVN) system. The added equipment is expected to make the Amaze even more popular among customers, the car has had
Honda has added one new trim in the lineup of both the Brio hatchback and Amaze compact sedan. While the Amaze gets an all new top-end variant in the form of VX(O) in both the petrol and diesel guises with the manual transmission, the Brio gets a new
Honda, in collaboration with the renowned Indian author Chetan Bhagat, has started a series of web episodes on YouTube entitled as Discover Amazing India in Honda Amaze. Hosted by Chetan Bhagat, the episodes will showcase some of the most beautiful
Honda expanded its reach in Mumbai by opening its second dealership in Thane. Regent Honda is a state-of-the-art 3S (Sales, service and spare parts) facility and was inaugurated by Jnaneswar Sen, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Honda
Over a 55-day long journey throughout the length and breadth of the country, clocking more than 23,800 kilometers and covering more than 400 towns, the Honda Amazes Longest Drive through Amazing India campaign has concluded successfully. Pilot
Honda Amaze Reviews
Expert Reviews
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Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) recently flagged off the fourth edition of the Drive to Discover rally from Trivandrum to Kolkata. We were invited to be on the Chennai, Nellore, Vijayawada and Vizag leg of the journey. HCIL is doing this rally to s
For how long have we been waiting for this It seems ages and now the wait is over, the much awaited Amaze is here. We had first driven it in Japan and recently have tested it in India. The Amaze it seems has everything that a midsize car-buyer w
Honda has launched the much awaited Amaze sedan at cracking price. Interesting because an affordable Honda product with a reasonable price is always welcome. Keeping it company is the Chevrolet Sail sedan. With the new car, Honda may not be fightin
User Reviews (5 of 83 ) View all Write A Review
Pros Fuel economy, price
Cons Ground clearance
Took a test drive today morning and surprisingly, the cheapest Honda sedan turned out to be a gem! I drive a Ritz diesel and the power of the Amaze blew me away. Why will I buy the Dzire diesel if I get 25bhp more at the same price Only issue is the slightly noisy diesel motor but then the economy is the best in India!
Pros Comfort,Great Look, Good Performance,Great Interior,Comfort
Cons ,Average Fuel Efficiency
Hi, Bought Honda Amaze Diesel SMT I Dtech. Its 1500 cc engine. its a sedan car. Exterior Look 1) Is very Good Interior Look 1) Interior look is good Advantage 1) Good Power 98 BHP 2) Honda Amaze Diesel comes with ABS and EBD breaking 3) Fuel average in city is 16 kms & highway is 20 kms. Fuel saving in Diesel car is 14.286% per year x 7 years 100% saving in 7 years. 4) shock-up are software and better than Dzire. 5) Clutch oil make the clutch soft. I have not seen in Dzire or I may have to check. I also own a swift Dzire 6) NVH Level RPM meter helps in synchronizing the gears, so that you get maximum fuel efficiency. When you shift to 1st gear you can pull your car to 1500 RPM. On 1500 RPM shift to 2nd gear. Then on every 2000 RPM change gear so you don't strain the engine. Only in climbing you can pull it to 2500 RPM. Most of the time eco lite will be on and average and engine life will be good. People talk about high NVH level and the drive is very smooth. People who say NVH is high well they are idiots. I have never heard high NVH so no complaints so far. You fuel efficiency improves Dis-advantage 1) Insurance Dont buy insurance from Honda. Insured Declared Value and cover is low. Insurance cover like Road side assistance has to be bought separately from Honda. But if you buy Bajaj Insurance it covers road side assistance and more. 2) Music System Music system Provided by Honda 2 Din music system is bad. No CD DVD player,No SD card slot. It is limited to USB and AUX. Understanding that number of people buying CDs has reduced but at-least they should have considered SD card provision and reverse camera provision and Map option 3) Extended Warranty Don't buy extended warranty you will save 6800-. As in 1st & 2 yrs. of Honda warranty you will learn whether the engine is perfect or defective. The next extended warranty is covered by the dealer and not by Honda India. During the 2 yrs. Warranty, if you feel that you still want to go for an extended warranty before the expiry of your original Honda warranty, you can buy it. 4) Charging Socket In Honda Amaze EMT and EXMT you do not get charging point. The roadside shopkeepers with a dual harness pull out a charging point FRO, THE AUDIO SOCKET. The 1st point goes to the deck and 2nd goes to the charging point. Both consume 12 Volts each from single wire that has 12 volts (single) fuse. Honda can void warranty with such alteration. And please avoid cigarette lighter for sure, as it requires 15 Volt. In such a scenario, its better to by SMT petrol or diesel. 5) Wheel Caps You cannot fit wheel cap in base variant. Very Very Sad.
Pros Great Looks,Good Performance,Great Interiors,Comfort,
Cons Average Fuel Efficiency,
Dis-advantage 1) Insurance Dont buy insurance from Honda. Insured Declared Value and cover is low. Insurance cover like Road side assistance has to be bought separately from Honda. But if you buy Bajaj Insurance it covers road side assistance and more. 2) Music System a) Music system Provided by Honda 2 Din music system is bad. No CD DVD player, No SD card slot. It is limited to USB and AUX. Understanding that number of people buying CDs has reduced but at-least they should have considered SD card provision and reverse camera provision and Map option. b) Front Speakers They are cheap speakers. They dont have speaker magnet. Cheaply assembled. 3) Extended Warranty Dont buy extended warranty you will save 6800-. As in 1st & 2 yrs. of Honda warranty you will learn whether the engine is perfect or defective. The next extended warranty is covered by the dealer and not by Honda India. During the 2 yrs. Warranty, if you feel that you still want to go for an extended warranty before the expiry of your original Honda warranty, you can buy it. 4) Charging Socket In Honda Amaze EMT and EXMT you do not get charging point. The roadside shopkeepers with a dual harness pull out a charging point FRO, THE AUDIO SOCKET. The 1st point goes to the deck and 2nd goes to the charging point. Both consume 12 Volts each from single wire that has 12 volts (single) fuse. Honda can void warranty with such alteration. And please avoid cigarette lighter for sure, as it requires 15 Volt. In such a scenario, its better to by SMT petrol or diesel. 5) Wheel Caps You cannot fit wheel cap in base variant. Very Very Sad.
Pros Space, look, comfort is very good
Cons Bluetooth was essential for music system
I have purchased a first petrol car, space, look comfort is amazing but petrol car slightly underpowered. I am sure about that. Average in Pune city is not more than 15 per km. The car has given me 17.2 on express highway. But I am happy. I think this car should be 1300 cc for petrol.
Pros Awesome look, great style
Cons about perfomance we can say about after the launch of the car!!!
If the expected price is true then its really a great car giving us themodel of diesel in low price!!!
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I need what time it will take to delivered car
I have recently purchased Honda Amaze ExMT version Car. There is nothing in the Car which force you to jump with joy, I
feel poor interiors colour combination is poor, Dash board producing bad noise which is provided with light colour and
it is very hard
Hi I bought Amaze Vx Mt full option manual for about 9 lakhs, but i feel its not worth for that, performance wise its
best, but after sales support and service, i give zero to honda, there is a part got rusted in my bonnet in just 10 days
since i bought,
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- Honda, Amaze VX MT Diesel(2013)
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- Honda, Amaze S MT(2014)
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- Honda, Amaze EX MT Diesel(2011)
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When you're feeling down.
Life Can Do Terrible Things. by rchlynn
Soft songs to just sit and chill to.
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What's In Your Head? by rchlynn
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Because You Make Me Sick. by rchlynn
Music I listen to when I hate everyone and everything and just want to punch you in the face.
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I want to take you for granted. by rchlynn
Beautiful acoustic versions of (mostly late 90s) songs that were already amazing.
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Wed, May 14, 03 at 9:32
Does anyone have a pattern of the out of print Charleston flower ladies or basket ladies? I am also looking for any street scenes. Thank you for your help. |
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- Posted by Lil_kitty_katz (My Page) on Sat, Jun 14, 03 at 4:45
You posted this on the gallery forum and extention of the cross stitch forum, try asking there. Good Luck. |
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Sorry I should have told you to go into the discusion part of this forum |
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I have cross stitch graphs of Charleston basket ladies. |
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I have Charleston Flower Ladies and St. Michael's Church graphs. I have a few Charleston graphs, and have lost some. Does anyone have Charleston graphs we can share? |
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