tina vs tina hybrid - what exactly are the differences? (1 Viewer)

[outshine1358]

so far, all I know is that the design on the normal tina ceramic chip is fully printed onto the chip, but for tina hybrid, there is an inlay. But is that it?

 

[TheOffalo]

Hybrids have a recessed center that contains a label (as opposed to an inlay which is a feature of a compressed clay chip, where the inlay is actually embedded into the clay before hardening). I guess they call it a hybrid because it’s not a full ceramic chip, and it’s kinda “halfway” between that and a chip with an inlay.

There are other chips that have inlays instead of labels, like plastic chips. But since Tina became synonymous with a full flat faced ceramic chip, people started using “Tina hybrid” to distinguish that type.

 

[upNdown]

so far, all I know is that the design on the normal tina ceramic chip is fully printed onto the chip, but for tina hybrid, there is an inlay. But is that it?

The real difference is that the hybrids have a recess (like an indent, molded into the ceramic material) where the label sits, further mimicking a traditional clay chip. This is probably why they feel and sound more like a clay chip.
And remember, it’s not an inlay. It’s only an inlay if it’s pressed INTO the clay. Ceramic hybrids have labels which are stuck on top of the ceramic material.

 

[Kam]

Card mold left, hybrid right.

 

[Kam]

I would add in addition to the label difference, there is more of a mold on the outer ring (like the web one above vs cards), so tactile wise more texture on the hybrid.

 

[outshine1358]

thanks guys, makes me want the hybrids more but i cant participate in the group buys cus i live in Singapore

 

[Labrat]

Might be able to look into direct shipping.

 

[KHarp1]

Just a few cents...

 

[outshine1358]

Might be able to look into direct shipping.

yep ive spent the past few days looking at this option

Just a few cents...

the label costs 150usd and the chips themselves costs 350 for 1000 of them. plus i dont have any designs which is why I was hoping to buy with other people