Bad Stickers -> Good Stickers -> Better Recognition?

[Cubenovice]

This is why I love my colored Guhong I've been using it for months now.


But I've got a comp coming up so yesterday evening I switched to a stickered version: even with perfect stickers my recognition is all **** up

 

[Carrot]

Wouw first looks almost the same as my first cube after 1½ years of usage O.o how can you guys live with such bad stickers?

 

[Godmil]

I never notice a (greater than normal) problem with recognition when my stickers get really chipped, but when I replace them it suddenly seems so much easier. I also use bigger stickers for the same reason.

 

[riffz]

I used an F-II as my main cube for over a year and it only got as bad as the pic aron posted. I used the full size cubesmith stickers on it too. I really don't understand how you can even manage to wear stickers down that much.

As for the actual thread topic, I felt like my recognition improved a little when I replaced the Dayan stickers that came on my Zhanchi with Cubesmith ones. I've never tried a bright set before but Rowan's post makes me want to now.

 

[Forte]

Restickering is effort ):
But whenever I do, I always clip my nails after so they don't chip lol

 

[IamWEB]

Spoiler

Putting on new stickers, even though they're bright, hasn't hurt my lookahead... though it helps to have other cubes w/ bright stickers that aren't so chipped (F-II, A-V, Old A...).
I can't really tell (yet?) if my look-ahead is actually any better; I just need to get used to it feeling like a new cube.

And that's that.

 

[spyr0th3dr4g0n]

Does anyone notice that the green stickers seem to wear away that bit quicker than the other colours?

 

[Phlippieskezer]

Does anyone notice that the green stickers seem to wear away that bit quicker than the other colours?

Nope.

My blues were the first to wear away for me...

 

[IamWEB]

If that happens to be true, it could be do to scrambling with green on front (white on top)... maybe.

 

[cubernya]

It's always green that comes off first on mine. I doubt it's cause of scrambling orientation, since blue is very close to green.

 

[chrissyD]

my yellow and green always come out the worst. My blue, orange and white are always perfect.

 

[Broom]

The first cube I every had was an original Rubik's Brand, and after just a few months of constant solving, the plastic covering on the stickers had been rubbed off. Haha, I remember trying to draw on the worn stickers with Sharpie, Crayon, everything, and they all wore off. I even replaced them with little star stickers (before I got legitimate replacements) and wore the color off of those. Good memories A worn cube is a loved cube.

 

[4.]

I actually kinda like chipped stickers. Brand new ones feel too perfect. It's like living in an IKEA display room, everything looks really nice but somehow it doesn't feel right.

 

[Ranzha]

At US Nats '09, I had terrible stickers. They were C4U stickers with the film covers, and the covers had almost completely peeled off after only about two months, and the stickers were square; it's just that the colours were chipping. No, not fading. Chipping.
No recognition problems whatsoever.
The F-II I've been using is just fine. Stickers are whole, for the most part. A few minor chips.
Personal preference is key here, methinks. @WEB: With the set you had, I would've restickered just as that green sticker came off. It's no huge deal, really.

 

[Edward]

Quite frankly I friggin' LOVE when my stickers get that worn look, and can't wait for it to happen to my cubes. (My nails are so short, it rarely happens though)

 

[Cuberty]

And that's why I have a stickerless Zhanchi.

 

[Phlippieskezer]

And that's why I have a stickerless Zhanchi.

FYI, it's illegal in competition (in case you didn't know).
Stickerless cubes are cool, though.

 

[Cuberty]

FYI, it's illegal in competition (in case you didn't know).
Stickerless cubes are cool, though.

Yeah, I break under pressure (broke a finger in comp once because of frustration) and I suck anyway.

 

[IamWEB]

You BROKE a finger!?

 

[Cuberty]

Yeah, my finger got stuck when it popped and I threw it.