Superb work as always my friend! 

I usually run many windows  . . windowed.  Layering is critical for me.  I look forward to see how you are going to handle that.

Sheesh. Durn, but I really like it, v.   I wonder how it will interact with Deskscape...

Do it Naked John....Do it

Best way to handle that.. is an opaque theme. If layering is critical for you, this isn't the theme for you.

If WB would correctly blur frames over frames as Vista does it wouldnt be a problem, unfortunately the only area it doesn't blur, is exactly what it needs to.

Having said that, naturally I'll design it the best I can to be as usuable as possible at a very high level of translucency.

Most folks who like transparent themes have found their own ways to use them comfortably, I'm not concerned.

Looking good as expected.

Looks great soo far.  I'm in the same boat with Zubaz though..  If the layering is great..  I'll be happy. 

Wohohoho!  Naked...

freakin awesome john as always man...cant wait to see finished product...i have been waiting for a good clear theme to come out since jj yings dreamland too

 I like naked! Naked rocks!

Every theme out there is not for everyone.  As a designer, you can't please all of the people, all of the time.  That said, vStyler's work is always amazing.  He puts a lot of effort into each one of his skins to try and please as many people as possible while still providing an outstanding, technically executed skin.  Sometimes though, you have to move forward with an idea, even though you know it isn't going to work perfect for everyone.  This is one of those skins.  It is not for everyone.

  He's telling you up front:

From the early build that I have, I love it.  It's very easy on the eyes, very non-distracting.  I think it's going to be great, but then again, v's skins always are.

You shouldn't tease us. BTW what happened to the other Master skin you were working on? (light blue and white)

Edit: Nevermind I saw the other thread.

Thx Messiah..

The 'other skin' will show up at some point.. im sure.

Clean, usable and original...good work vStyler

I see nothing new here.... far from.
Looks pretty much like the multitude of "Vista glass" clones allready available.