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This subreddit is full of beautifully worn-out objects

Popkin
Jan 14, 2026
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Browsing r/Wellworn will fill your screen with delightfully used items. From bars of soap worn into interesting shapes to clothing and stuffies loved into rags, each item tells a story. Many have a character and soul that make brand-new items look dull in comparison.

Here’s a penny from 1916 that has lost most of its detail. I like…

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