The Dark Romance tumbler is an insulated, skinny 20 oz stainless steel tumbler with wrap-around gothic artwork of a black rose, a potion bottle and dripping dark books, and it costs $19.99 at Marie Gems. It is made to order and hand-finished, and the listing names dark romance and romantasy readers.
I run Marie Gems, a shop in Wichita, Kansas. The shop began with bullet journals, moved into tumblers, and then moved into DTF, so tumblers were part of Marie Gems before the transfers were. I make and hand-finish every order myself.
What is the Dark Romance 20 oz tumbler?
The Dark Romance tumbler is a 20 oz insulated stainless steel tumbler in the skinny profile, with a gothic dark romance design, made to order and hand-finished by Marie Gems. It has one variant at $19.99, and the listing shows a $25.00 compare-at price. The listing describes it as a moody, dark academia tumbler for romance readers who like their books a little morally gray.
What does the Dark Romance tumbler design look like?
The artwork wraps around the cup. One side reads "I'll take my romance with a side of darkness" in dark red gothic lettering, and the next side shows a black rose resting on an open book beside a corked potion bottle, on top of a tall stack of dark books with red dripping down the spines. A black filigree heart sits on top of the stack. The gallery has three photos: the cup from three sides against a dark background with a Marie Gems neon sign, and two in-use shots.
Who is the Dark Romance tumbler for?
The listing names dark romance and romantasy readers, BookTok fans and gothic-aesthetic gift shoppers. It also answers the gift question directly: "What's a good gift for a dark romance reader? A themed tumbler like this one matches their favorite genre's aesthetic while being something they'll actually use every day." If you are shopping for someone who reads fantasy romance, the Book Lover Gifts collection has more reader drinkware, Kindle cases and shirts.
How does the Dark Romance tumbler compare with my other tumblers?
The Dark Romance tumbler costs $19.99, the same as the Skeleton Coffee Tumbler, and $5.00 less than a custom 20 oz tumbler with your own name, photo or logo. Here are four Marie Gems tumblers side by side.
| Tumbler | Size | Design | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Romance 20 oz Stainless Steel Tumbler | 20 oz, skinny | Gothic book stack, black rose and potion bottle | $19.99 |
| Skeleton Coffee Tumbler with Pink 20 oz Stainless Steel Tumbler | 20 oz, skinny | Skeleton silhouette with pink glitter roses | $19.99 |
| Custom 20 oz Stainless Steel Tumbler | 20 oz, skinny | Your name, photo or logo | $24.99 |
| Custom 40 oz Stainless Steel Tumbler | 40 oz, with handle | Your name, photo, monogram or logo | $42.99 |
Two tumblers for a pair of friends cost $39.98 whether you choose two Dark Romance tumblers or one Dark Romance and one Skeleton Coffee Tumbler. My post on the custom 20 oz tumbler covers the personalized options in more detail.
Can I personalize the Dark Romance tumbler?
The Dark Romance listing does not say, so ask before you order. The Skeleton Coffee Tumbler listing says many Marie Gems tumblers can be personalized with a name or custom wording, and that you receive a design proof by email before production begins when you leave a request in the checkout notes. If you want your own name, photo or logo on a 20 oz tumbler, the Custom 20 oz Stainless Steel Tumbler at $24.99 is the listing built for that, and the contact page reaches me directly.
What does the Dark Romance tumbler listing not say?
The listing does not give care instructions, what comes in the box, a production time or a shipping time. The photos show a lid and a straw, but the listing text does not say what is included or what the straw is made of. Because I cannot promise a wash method the listing does not state, ask through the contact page before the first wash.
What pairs well with a dark romance tumbler?
A matching gothic Kindle case is the obvious pair: the Gothic 7-Inch Kindle Paperwhite Case is $34.99, and you should check the compatible device on the listing before you order. My book lover tumbler guide groups the tumblers in the Book Lover Gifts collection by title and mood, and it lists Dark Romance under study and romance.