Thread: Function vs. Aesthetics (poll for newbies)

I've been wondering for a while about this and I'd like to make a poll to see how you feel.
I know that everybody's opinion changes over time, so let's see how the newbies feel.

Please vote here only if you consider yourself a newbie. I'd let you decide, but I kind of want to know what way people lean when they join.
I'll probably run the same poll in another section for more senior members and see if things are changing.

What is function: basically the shave quality - not all razors are the same, 'good name brands' are on average better than 'lesser known brands' (although there I'm not a fan of some popular brands and there are few fantastic ones, which are just not so popular because they didn't make tons of razors).
Warping and hone wear of the blade I would consider function.

What is aesthetics: condition of the blade - pitting, tarnish, scratches. 'Brand name' I consider unrelated to function - I have razors that have no brand attached to them which are much better than some sught after brands. The scales I would also consider mostly aesthetics.

For example would you pay say double the price for a razor to have scales made of wood/horn or even more for ivory or carbon fiber, instead of the more common plastic. Or would you rather have a no-name razor that is a top shaver vs. not so good shaver, but from a popular brand.

For most people it's a balance so where do you think you fit, at least where do you expect you'll fit. I think I gave enough options (pure function, mostly function, equally function, mostly aesthetics, pure aesthetics).