What are "working" glasses?

This style is "working" glasses....not crazy about them....kind of clunky.

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/set-of-12-large-working-glasses/s643663?a=1552&campaignid=622767084&adgroupid=28469965136&targetid=aud-170382838856:pla-57919936081&pla_sku=643663&scid=scplp643663&sc_intid=643663&adpos=1o7&device=t&network=g&gclid=Cj0KEQiAhs3DBRDmu-rVkuif0N8BEiQAWuUJrzeW5XJBpTZuHxkYVHQd2azkD6DLSBrkgCCbos2M2nAaAtMc8P8HAQ

There are several choices on Amazon that you might like better.

I was very particular about drinking glasses-- perhaps ridiculously so. They needed to be the right glass thickness. The right weight.. the right fit in my hand..

I gave them up completely about 5 yr ago. I now have only stemmed iced tea glasses and two sizes of stemless wine glasses. I drink pretty much everything in the stemless wine glasses.

I always look for very flat bottoms-where they won't hold water after washing in the dishwasher. I don't like having to dry them. That has always bugged me for some reason.

If your water is even the tinsiest bit hard, I would skip the Crate and Barrel rings glasses. We had them once and even with a water softener, deposits started to build up on the rings. Right now we have glasses similar to those working glasses you linked to, but they do not have the rolled rim. I believe they are Libbey Gibraltar. We appreciated that there is a goblet, juice glasses and regular glasses. DH bought some that were similar at Ikea which I liked even better as they were a bit taller than some of the glasses we have, but fit in well enough design wise that the difference is not obvious. We finally settled on these because the style is pretty classic so it will be easy to replace if they break. We had other glasses that I bough because they were pretty but they just broke far too easily for my taste.

I have gotten into buying European sized glassware, which is generally smaller, and discourages drinking jumbo-sized anything.

My favorite drinking glasses are the LaRochere Dragonfly tumblers (sold at Sur la Table, but I found mine at Home Goods and TJ Maxx) and some taller hand blown recycled glass, made by Global Amici. The ones I have are a pale blue and have little "seed" bubbles in them. They were discontinued when I found them, but the makeer is still out there with new styles. They The hand blown will have some degree of dip in the bottoms though -- it has to do with the process. I don't have a problem with these not drying in the DW though. The fit and feel of the glass matters a lot to me. I have had working glass type in the past and they were good when the boys were young - not what I want now.

We do have some jumbo glasses that we use for water and outdoors (acrylic?). In Texas heat, working out in the yard and garden, and with two musicians in the family, we need a big glass for water. They aren't for everything, but I consider those essential too.

I love the bee series by la Rochere, not cheap but very nice.

https://www.larochere-na.com/bee-ice-tea-glass.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiAhs3DBRDmu-rVkuif0N8BEiQAWuUJr2kXM05TkCnitxjhaC267JYAc-hhrDQYZH798M-b210aAt0H8P8HAQ

If you like the bees, World Market has them at a very good price, although I've also seen them at Tuesday Morning from time to time:

http://www.worldmarket.com/product/la-rochere-bee-glass-goblets-collection.do?&from=fn

I like this type too they have various sizes

https://www.jossandmain.com/Iris-Highball-Glass-CM5373-BL4262.html

My daughter has had the "Rings" glasses for several years and they seem to be holding up well (with young children) and still look like new. She has both the water and juice and both are nicely sized. These are quite often available at HG, TJ"s, etc.

I learned about these glasses on this forum several years ago. I have them in two sizes. I love them. They are very difficult to break and just feel good.

http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-192799/Duralex+Picardie+Tumblers

I like texture or shape in a drinking glass something that is easy to hold on to. I have the clear in this link and love them Bormioli glasses

Thanks for the link to "working" glasses. Is it a generic term? I have some myself and I didn't know they were called that.

Well, if you like a simple design, I second the Duralex. We have Chopie Unie, I think it's called. Duralex is the highest quality, you can feel the well-balanced heft, weighted on the bottom, and not too tapered, so less likely to tip. No water collects in the flat bottoms in the dishwasher. They are a special type of durabletempered glass, chip resistant. We had other glasses, but everyone reaches for these. And they come in several sizes.

I've had these Libbey glasses for years. They have a nice weight to them, and don't collect water in the dishwasher.

But I read this thread because I've had them for so long that I'd like something a little different, and I'm looking for ideas.

I really like these from World Market, but it seems that the quality isn't great.

I have these Fiesta Ware from Amazon which I like a lot: https://www.amazon.com/Fiesta-Multi-Color-Glassware-16-Ounce-Tapered/dp/B003ZUXHWK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484037808&sr=8-1&keywords=fiesta+glasses

Also have a bunch of different Lenox drinking glasses which I like to varying degrees.

However, my favorite drink ware that we have actually came from Dollar Tree! They have a surprisingly great selection and the glasses that we use every single day are from there and going on 5 years old w/ no breaks or chips.

We actually have multiple different sets of Dollar Tree glasses of different kinds, and have gotten compliments on them. You can order online too, so you don't have to go from store to store to get a full set!

These are the ones we have: https://www.dollartree.com/household/kitchen-dining/drinkware/Bangled-Medium-Blue-Glass-Double-Old-Fashioned-Glasses-15-oz-/500c526c527p339581/index.pro and https://www.dollartree.com/household/kitchen-dining/Barware/Brand-Name-Bangled-Blue-Glass-Coolers-16-75-oz-/500c526c1111p400735/index.pro

They have a bunch of clear ones and other color ones too.

I have the Libby Impressions tumblers. I first bought them at Pottery Barn but found more somewhere else. People often comment how easy they are to hold because of the indents. On the other hand, they have a concave bottom and water sits in that in the dishwasher. Libby Impressions

About two years ago, purchased some stemless wine glasses. We like the way they fit in our hands so much, that they are the only glasses we use now.

My favorites came from Fishs Eddy. They have fun patterns.

Duralex is the best! I love that they are practically indestructible and they come in lots of different sizes.

Speaking of those bee tumblers AZ-Boutique.com has them for $28.90 for 6. They're out of stock until 1/26.

Target actually has some nice choices. Not too large, not too heavy, flat bottoms. I think the ones I purchased a few years ago were Libby brand.

Libby for me, but I see that my style is no longer made! Guess I best be careful with these 30 yr old glasses!

I will also recommend the Duralux Picardie glasses. I have 4 different sizes . I love how they feel in your hand. They are also shatterproof and some of the smaller ones are good for kids. They are made in France. I got mine in World Market and Williams Sonoma sells them also. You can also put hot beverages in them.

I second (or third) the Duralux Picardie glasses. I'm not sure how long I've had mine (two sizes) but they are practically indestructible and they have a nice weight.