Thread: Etiiquitte - To speak or not to speak

I have nothing but praise for Jimbo, obviously being a respected person due to his title.

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Bruce

If one of the posters in this thread was showing off one of those custom razors that looked like some kind of Klingon battle weapon, I'd probably keep my mouth shut. But some of the problems Glen mentioned in the original post might be actual safety issues for a poster that was asking "straight or shavette?" two dozen posts ago. For him I'd look for a tactful way to warn him without insulting his new razor.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

That is the question ???

So you see a post that a proud new owner of a new custom razor puts up..
Considering yourself pretty well versed in what should be and what shouldn't be on a SR.

Do you or don't you point out that the huge uneven bevel really should not be there on a Brand New Custom razor, in fact shouldn't really be there on a 200 year old Sheffield either..
The the tiny little pointy neck at the pivot end probably will not hold up well when wrapped around that huge 9/8 razor.. Maybe that fancy sharp point in the Thumbnotch might hamper proper stropping regardless of how cool it looks...
That the tiny pointy tail might not make control when shaving very easy...


So do you say something or do you just follow the herd and say "Nice Looking Razor"

What do you think??

"Do you or don't you point out that the huge uneven bevel really should not be there on a Brand New Custom razor" Yes. This one I would. The others no. But do it with a PM. They should get their money back and return before it's too late, and everyone sometimes can be blinded by the newness of something to obscure faults that are noticed with regret too late. To not say something would be dishonest.

I wouldn't, unless it's a bevel issue or a warped spine, those are things the maker should fix and in all honesty, shouldn't be there in the first place. But, I'd do it in a PM.

So a custom razor does not necessarily have to be made as a usable tool?

I had never thought of this.....I always thought a razor is an item which could be used. Were I to own a razor and treat it as a piece of art, it would still need to be usable. JMHO

If you can't use it it's not a razor, it's a paperweight or letter opener, and if your going to make razors don't shorts your talent by making it unusable. It's that simple, (goes to show you how I would respond feelings or not). Let me put it this way, I found Glen in the beginning, I asked questions and I got honesty, saved me from buying crap and got some nice razors without the hassle and pain of bad purchases, he never pulled his punches and always was straight. I can't tell you how much I appreciated it. But then I,m thick skinned and not afraid of the truth, or maybe hurting a feeling or two. By the way Birnardo was also kind enough to give me honest opinions on custom makers to which kept me from going to those makers , another guy who was honest. So tell me this , is it really so good to tactfully refrain from speaking? Or would you be doing them a service to protect them? And if their egos won't handle it, oh well they move on and you didn't lose anything. Respectfully. Tc

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

If you can't use it it's not a razor, it's a paperweight or letter opener, and if your going to make razors don't shorts your talent by making it unusable. It's that simple, (goes to show you how I would respond feelings or not). Let me put it this way, I found Glen in the beginning, I asked questions and I got honesty, saved me from buying crap and got some nice razors without the hassle and pain of bad purchases, he never pulled his punches and always was straight. I can't tell you how much I appreciated it. But then I,m thick skinned and not afraid of the truth, or maybe hurting a feeling or two. By the way Birnardo was also kind enough to give me honest opinions on custom makers to which kept me from going to those makers , another guy who was honest. So tell me this , is it really so good to tactfully refrain from speaking? Or would you be doing them a service to protect them? And if their egos won't handle it, oh well they move on and you didn't lose anything. Respectfully. Tc

Agreed. So I suppose I mean to say, I have had many, many, requests for razors that will literally, be put on a wall. And never used. They have shadow boxes made for them. In this respect, that's what I was referring to.

Otherwise, yes, craft blades that are usable, unless requested that they are for the wall, like I've had.

Well, I don't make razors, but if I did, I would get it right and make only razors of the best ergonomics and usefulness.
An artist who makes razors is totally different from a razor-maker who makes art, IMO.

I do know about what some seem to like in razors by looking at newer guys acquisitions.

In my trade, my name is on my work. I turn down a lot of things people want me to perform as I don't want my name on it.
YMMV

I don't make razors either, but I play with one in the bathroom.

Originally Posted by WW243

I don't make razors either, but I play with one in the bathroom.

Thanks. Picture in my mind..........NOT pretty!

Perhaps you need an RSO for that?