Thread: I think I have finally found a better word for "custom" razor

chichi
/ˈʃiːʃiː/
attempting stylish elegance but achieving only an over-elaborate pretentiousness."

I stumbled across this while reviewing a typical Munich restaurant, after having shaved with a vintage Solingen razor. Let's discuss...

While I agree some custom razors are a bit over the top, the fact that they function in their intended use negates pretentious reasoning.

Originally Posted by Grazor

While I agree some custom razors are a bit over the top, the fact that they function in their intended use negates pretentious reasoning.

True, but that was never the point.

Unintended consequences.

If you used that word to someone from Mexico you could be in a lot of trouble.

It is true some custom razors are pretentiously chi-chi in their appearance and custom and on the whole that is truly visual on seeing. But there are a select few custom razor makers that adhere closely to the proven standard of razor geometry while developing new standards that do create contemporary razors of outstanding visual quality without the caul of chi-chi-ness of the majority we see today.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Unintended consequences.

If you used that word to someone from Mexico you could be in a lot of trouble.

You mean like the Buick LaCrosse?

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

It is true some custom razors are pretentiously chi-chi in their appearance and custom and on the whole that is truly visual on seeing. But there are a select few custom razor makers that adhere closely to the proven standard of razor geometry while developing new standards that do create contemporary razors of outstanding visual quality without the caul of chi-chi-ness of the majority we see today.

Interesting. How do you define "custom razor maker"?

Originally Posted by RobinK

I stumbled across this while reviewing a typical Munich restaurant, after having shaved with a vintage Solingen razor. Let's discuss...

I see what you are trying to say, but I would counter that it depends on the design.
And it also depends on the eye of the beholder.

You prefer the minimalist, functional design. Others prefer something much more elaborate. In that sense it's like jewelry. Some people like very modern, minimalist design, and some people prefer victorian style gaudiness.

To each their own. I have orders for both ends of the spectrum. My only requirement for making a customer design is that it is fully functional and that the design does not impede normal use, honing, stropping etc. I have refused several orders for that reason. Other than that, the customer is king.

Originally Posted by RobinK

I stumbled across this while reviewing a typical Munich restaurant, after having shaved with a vintage Solingen razor. Let's discuss...

a bit off topic, but since no one's gonna mention it I will: "Chi Chi" is how you pronounce one of the japanese words for (female) breasts.

It's also a bit like the Chinese for "thank you" i.e. xiexie - pronounced something like "shih sherh"