Thread: New Razor Designs

Originally Posted by jaegerhund

Everything's good Mark ---- $500 bucks is a little expensive (for most) ---- I was just thinking about how it might be interesting to carry the straight razor system into more of a modern -- more cutting edge --- arena. Everything from the the strops to the razors --might get even more people interested --- kind of a merging of the old and new. I just happen to like that certain look (hard for me to define) that one might call industrial --- kind of a mean, unrefined, metallic look.

How you doing Mark (and the family)? ---- keeping it real in California?

Justin

Never did care for the "modern look". I always prefered the utilitarian look with a subtle artistic flair myself!!
(The family and I are doing great!!)

Originally Posted by JMS

Never did care for the "modern look". I always prefered the utilitarian look with a subtle artistic flair myself!!
(The family and I are doing great!!)

yeah --- I don't know if "modern" is the right word for what I like --- some modern looks are too streamlined, minimalistic and "effeminate" --- what I'm talking about is kind of a bare bones , utilitarian look as well ---- I don't know enough to define what I like --- I just know it when I see it .

Justin

I kind of like the modern look, but if you got too into it, then you'll just have a razor that looks similar in style to the fusions, which would be a little sacrilegious in my opinion. Still, those Darrel Ralph razors are might impressive, as well as the knives and daggers and swords, oh my!

Originally Posted by Kentriv

I kind of like the modern look, but if you got too into it, then you'll just have a razor that looks similar in style to the fusions, which would be a little sacrilegious in my opinion. Still, those Darrel Ralph razors are might impressive, as well as the knives and daggers and swords, oh my!

Yeah --I agree --- as usual I know enough to be confused and cause confusion ---"modern" probably isn't the right word (I know these words have exact academic definitions to some) ----

Justin

I think there is a difference between modern and industrial. I like the idea of an industrial look a lot. To me industrial design is more about the materials used then the finish of them. There is a more unadorned look. Clean edges and sharp, contrasting lines. I would love to have a razor like that.

Matt

Originally Posted by Kentriv

I think there is a difference between modern and industrial. I like the idea of an industrial look a lot. To me industrial design is more about the materials used then the finish of them. There is a more unadorned look. Clean edges and sharp, contrasting lines. I would love to have a razor like that.

Matt

Now we're burning with gasoline, Matt ---- I think we're defining it a little better.


Justin

Well, I am a designer by trade, so I need to have a clear idea of these sorts of things. I however, have been educated in these matters. That, and I generally like contemporary and industrial designs.

Matt

Originally Posted by Kentriv

I think there is a difference between modern and industrial. I like the idea of an industrial look a lot. To me industrial design is more about the materials used then the finish of them. There is a more unadorned look. Clean edges and sharp, contrasting lines. I would love to have a razor like that.

Matt

I see Matt proved my point in regards to schooling!!
Although when one is capable I think it is infinately better to be self taught. you remain yourself instead of becoming somebody elses drone!!

Originally Posted by JMS

I see Matt proved my point in regards to schooling!!
Although when one is capable I think it is infinately better to be self taught. you remain yourself instead of becoming somebody elses drone!!

Always happy to help

But seriously, this is why we were taught by doing at my school. Our teachers alway encouraged us to figure out our own ways of doing things. To break the rules and expand current ideas. We were always taught and encouraged to be the idea guys and not just mindless designers for somebody else's ideas. Many designers are not capable of free thinking, and become lackies for big marketing firms. Some ad guy comes up with all the ideas, and they just make them visual. Where is the creativity in that? I hope I never become one of said drones.

Matt

Originally Posted by jaegerhund

---- I don't know enough to define what I like --- I just know it when I see it .

Justin

I know exactly what you mean!! In most areas of my life I am completely self taught ( including straight razor shaving)! I get a little helpful hand here and there. a little friendly advice, but on the whole I am self taught. As a result of being self taught I don't always have the words to adequately describe what I am trying to get across, as someone who was specifically schooled in a particular endeaver would! An unfortunate consequence is that it makes it difficult to teach others when needed.