Thread: Function vs. Aesthetics (poll for newbies)

I voted 60% function, 40% looks....NOT because either is unimportant, but because BOTH are important, with the emphasis on function.

Some esthetic's such as the scales really do effect function in the way that they feel in your hand while shaving, stroping, or even just picking them up up and opening the blade. So, although function is important, different materials As I aquire more razors, I find myself looking a more "unique" or decorated razors with Quality blade.

i would say 100 ratio because im on tight budget and i want the best function not looks, but if i wasnt then 75 top 25 ratio for me

I went with 75/25 as well. I'll say this though. If I thought I had no chance of finding a well priced good looking razor that gives a killer shave, I'd buy the first "good one" I could get my hands off regardless of looks. But lets face it, lots of nice razors shave well and we like pretty things.

Maybe we could poll on this question : "Are you willing to pay more for a prettier razor?". And to be fair, we could wait until the economy recovers :P

Right now, I think I'd be willing to pay 25 $ extra, maybe more, for an equal shave with better looks.

Of course, everyone has their own ideas about what makes a better looking razor.