Comparing finishes is easier when the shape stays familiar. The selected catalogue entries show model 8838 in brushed brass, black and antique brass. That gives a useful starting point for considering colour direction while keeping a recognisable cabinet-pull profile in view.
Keep the finish descriptions literal
Brushed brass, black and antique brass are descriptive finish names from the catalogue. They should not be expanded into unprinted claims about coating chemistry, a measured gloss level or the way the finish will change with age.
Black is simply listed as black. Antique brass is a separate finish from coffee, which appears on other references. Keeping those names distinct avoids turning two different catalogue options into an assumed match.
Review the dimensions as well as the colour
The selected 8838 tables include a single-hole 80 mm overall-length row and two-fixing versions starting at 76 mm centres with a 108 mm overall length. Other rows include 128 mm centres with a 160 mm length, and 320 mm centres with a 380 mm length.
The listed width is 12 mm and printed height is 34 mm across these entries. Even with that shared profile, the exact finish and complete size row should appear in your enquiry. Do not leave the team to infer a size from a finish photograph.
| Model / finish | Printed dimensions | Catalogue page |
|---|---|---|
| 8838Brushed brass · row 1 | length 80 mm · width 12 mm · height 34 mm · weight 96 g · Single hole | PDF 8 Printed 12 |
| 8838Brushed brass · row 2 | hole centres 76 mm · length 108 mm · width 12 mm · height 34 mm · weight 118 g | PDF 8 Printed 12 |
| 8838Brushed brass · row 3 | hole centres 96 mm · length 130 mm · width 12 mm · height 34 mm · weight 140 g | PDF 8 Printed 12 |
| 8838Black · row 1 | length 80 mm · width 12 mm · height 34 mm · weight 96 g · Single hole | PDF 15 Printed 26 |
| 8838Black · row 2 | hole centres 76 mm · length 108 mm · width 12 mm · height 34 mm · weight 118 g | PDF 15 Printed 26 |
| 8838Black · row 3 | hole centres 96 mm · length 130 mm · width 12 mm · height 34 mm · weight 140 g | PDF 15 Printed 26 |
| 8838Antique brass · row 1 | length 80 mm · width 12 mm · height 34 mm · weight 96 g · Single hole | PDF 20 Printed 35 |
| 8838Antique brass · row 2 | hole centres 76 mm · length 108 mm · width 12 mm · height 34 mm · weight 118 g | PDF 20 Printed 35 |
| 8838Antique brass · row 3 | hole centres 96 mm · length 130 mm · width 12 mm · height 34 mm · weight 140 g | PDF 20 Printed 35 |
Compare beside your real materials
Place the finish discussion in the context of the cabinet surface, worktop, wall colour and surrounding metalwork. A warm-looking finish can appear different against a pale panel and a darker timber; the relevant comparison is the one made with the materials you will actually use.
When an exact visual match matters, discuss a physical sample rather than relying on several screens or photographs. Ask which sample and finish can be arranged for the particular model and size you have selected.
Make the final description unambiguous
A clear line might identify 8838, the chosen finish, the required centre distance and overall length, followed by the quantity. If you want to review another finish on the same row, add that as a separate alternative rather than combining the names.
The result is a useful enquiry that separates appearance, dimensions and commercial arrangements. LONGLIN can then confirm the specification and quotation details without assuming that a general finish palette establishes availability on every product.