Kalloy has stems and seat posts, alloy, about the same weight as the big names, and solid. "Nothing special" is exactly what I want ... because the cost to have that special "Thompson" (or whatever) logo for a part that doesn't weigh less or perform better, is too much cost,.
Some people love having the decals, and that's fine. I want strong and light, and somehow Kalloy has managed strong a relatively light for cheap---supposed to be impossible but there it is.
If the big-named brands were doing something amazing .... but all they are doing is holding the bras and saddle in place, same as the cheap stuff.