Master craftsmen of the Shotoku Glass Company developed Usuhari (1958) from techniques used for making light bulbs. Usuhari means “thin glass,” and while it appears delicate, it can be handled with the same care used with ordinary glassware. The pleasure of drinking from thin glass is well known, and Usuhari refines the experience even further by minimizing the resistance of the glass on your lips. The result is there is nothing to interfere with the taste of what you’re drinking, whether champagne, juice, wine or water. And speaking of various drinks, the five sizes of Usuhari glasses are made to accommodate different beverages. Give each guest their own set to be used throughout a meal, or enjoy the glasses on your own, knowing that no matter what you pour, you have a Usuhari Glass to meet your needs. Hold this glass in your hands, and you can feel the difference. Swirl an ice cube in the glass, and you can hear the difference. The Usuhari Stacking Glasses won the 2003 Best Product Award at the New York Gift Fair. Usuhari Stacking Glasses come with a wooden gift box.