Why this hi ball earns its place
The New Era collection trades pure utility for a bit of character. These hi-balls carry a modern vintage look — subtle embossment across the body that catches light and makes the drink itself the centerpiece. The glass is still 350ml and still built from Xtratuff-treated material, so you're not sacrificing durability for style. What you're getting is the best of both: glassware that works hard and looks intentional.
The detail is in the stacking. Rather than nest one glass inside another by rim-to-base (which puts pressure on the delicate rim), the New Era design includes a built-in stacking ring. That ring supports the weight of the glass above it, not the rim itself. After hundreds of stacks and unstacks, your rims stay crisp and safe rather than slowly accumulating stress fractures. It's a small engineering feature with real value in high-turnover service.
At 135mm tall and 78mm diameter, the proportions feel tighter and more elegant than a basic tumbler. The height sits between a standard rocks glass and a full tall glass, which gives you flexibility — spirits work, long drinks work, soft serves work. In a busy bar environment, that versatility means fewer glasses to reorder and fewer inventory headaches.
