The Top 40

Looks like an icon to me, a remnant of the 40's greasy spoon, and there's nothing wrong with that. If it was sitting here on my desk right now there'd be hordes of coffee runs down the side of it like it's being properly used.

I also like the brown mugs from the Army mess halls in the 1960-70 era. They hold up well to abuse and are part of our travel kit.

I have one of the white glass Navy watch mugs without a handle. Made by Corning in 1951. I just weighed it---14.7 oz. It's a serious coffee cup. Too big for my hands, but sometimes late I night I drink a whiskey out of it. Bought it for a quarter in a junk store---didn't know what it was at the time but knew I had to have it.

Doubles as an electrical insulator and a hand operated, air cooled, medium close range defensive/offensive combat weapon, one each and a jammin slide for a washtub bass.

I have seen mugs similar to those at USCG Boat Station Belle Isle on a rack. Those I have seen have handles, but the handles do not preclude anyone from cradling the mug in a hand - just put the handle out, put a finger though the handle, and grasp it close.*

*Does not work that way when wearing mittens, but adapt to it. You will find a way to overcome.