Thread: Scuttlebut on scuttles

I actually think it's a really interesting topic. I was a little taken aback at the antique store the other day when the seller of my Victorian scuttle said "Not eh most manly thing" as he sold it to me. Do you think this (almost) aversion to flowers is a modern idea? Why is it that flowers are particularly 'girly'? I'm not about to wear a floral print suit to work, but I don't believe a fellow who likes flowers and the beauty of nature has succumbed to SWMBO. Now, I admit, I'm a rather odd fellow, normally it is I who gathers flowers from the garden and puts them in vases inside, but it's not a BAD thing, is it??? I mean this all in good humour :-)

Originally Posted by deighaingeal

Scuttles have been around much longer than bathrooms. They were left decorative because they were left in a bedroom which was probably decorated by the women in the first place. Also from what I understand they were primarily used by women as well as were the razors. Women generally shaved their men.

Yeah? That's really interesting, and quite, ummmm, well, ummmm, attractive sounding....

You just all be a bunch of young whippersnappers a product of modern times.

Even if you go back to the 1930s or so floral was the in thing. Nothing to do with the womenfolk, it was just the style.

The same thing can be said about scents. Lavender and rose were traditionally mens scents until probably the 30's or 40's. While you can still find floral colognes and aftershaves for men, it is most definitly not the norm anymore.

well..nuthin like being married to a female barber!...time to time my wife gives me a haircut...I usually give myself one..put the clippers on #1 and mow away...this time she didn't like the spots I somewhat missed...you know how that goes ;-P..so next time she will be the barber!

I find this interesting also - It's not just a difference in time but also in culture. The Samaurai held the cherry blossom in high esteem and engaged in Ikebana - the art of flower arranging. These were not girly-men by any stretch, and they too knew a thing or two about cold steel!

They held numerous flowers and blossoms in high regard. Chrysanthium, Lotus & Bamboo are high on the list too. Nature themes in general are very common on japanese swords.