Love those Ideals. Darnes too. The French design all things differently, Citroen comes immediately to mind. Their offerings to the mid 70's (my last experience) across the entire model line were innovative, efficient and funky beyond belief. Look at Mas rifles as well. The French do all things their own way, food, clothes, shoes. The Opinel knife is immensely popular there, that's one I don't get, but you have to give them credit for the rest of it.