I agree. I'm not a fan of the coin in the bottom, although the shiny gold coin does go well with the creme brush. Too bad I'll never see it as all my brushes stand on their base.
I prefer a logo on the side but will admit the latest coin in the base is pretty cool. If you bowl lather or use a brush scuttle, it shines back at you as it rests between passes.
This thread just got me to buy yet another Thater...maybe this time I won't sell it! Ordered a 4292/2 (21mm x 50mm). I think that will be my...seventh?