# Brass Knuckle Cups (Part III) Punch Coffee Mug By Ayman | Published 2008-06-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-coffee-mug References: [arabaquarius.blogspot](http://arabaquarius.blogspot.com/2008/06/punch-coffee-mug.html) & [karichdesign](http://www.karichdesign.com/) Some mornings, I wish I had this *Punch* [coffee mug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-and-peanuts) to send a 'steer away' signal to certain people while I enjoy my coffee: Trend Hunter has featured a [similar](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-your-coffee-in-peace-thabto-mug)brass knuckle inspired cup before, but I have to say that this *Punch* mug by *J. C. Karich* takes the cake with its mix of badass design and sleek looks. Karich describes the Punch, “This coffee cup reminds you that getting up is hard, you need strong coffee and a good punch in the face to get going. This mug is not for mobsters, gangsters, or hooligans, we advise people to use this mug for coffee drinking purposes only.” Punch is available in [ceramic white](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd) for *beginners*, or Silver coated finish for *abusive users*. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Brass-knuckle-style Drinkware:** Creating more badass and stylish designs for drinkware by adding a touch of aggression and rebellion. - **Innovative Coffee Mugs:** Experimenting with new designs and concepts for coffee mugs to create a unique drinking experience. - **Coffee Mugs as Statement Pieces:** Using coffee mugs as a way to express personality and make a statement about oneself. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Designing unique and innovative kitchenware products that capture attention and spark conversation. - **Gift and Novelty:** Creating edgy and bold gift and novelty items that appeal to younger/more daring audiences. - **Retail:** Displaying statement-making coffee mugs or other similar products visibly in retail spaces to tap into consumer demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handle-Free Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold.md) - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md) - [Bell-Shaped Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-mug.md) - [Inflated-Style Structural Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-spiky.md) - [Hidden Cat Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-cat-coffee-cup.md) - [Curvaceously Ergonomic Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tumbler.md) - [Coffee-Cooling Travel Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beverage-tumbler.md) - [Dinosaur-Shaped Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-ceramic-dinosaur-mug.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauldryn-coffee-pro.md)