The distinctive appearance earned him the name Pale Male among hawk watchers.

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With its textured-rubber grip, and brass top and bottom covers that develop a distinctive appearance after years of use, the MX-1 offers a classic design reminiscent of traditional film cameras.

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His own appearance is distinctive.

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Along with the distinctive flask-shaped bottle, it all makes for an appearance of down-home craftmanship rather than mass production.

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