Doesn't This Annoy You?

So you just spent three grand for the most expensive razor in the world made by the most famous razor maker in the world and here comes the mailman with that little box in hand. Oh boy, you just can't wait to rip the box open to uncover this treasure and you open it and out plops this razor wrapped in bubble wrap and thats it.

I mean, don't you think if someone is making a custom class razor it should come in a wood storage box? What's it cost? They make these things in China and they cost a few bucks thats it. I wouldn't even mind paying a few bucks extra for it. Many guys do provide nice boxes and to those guys I say you're a class act but many don't and I say shame on you. Also the vendors who just pass the razors on like that I say shame to you also. Even with typical factory made razors you get a metal box or leather pouch.

You may or may not think presentation is important and you may just stick the box in the closet. Personally I keep my razors in wood boxes and I think its important. I also think the way the razor is presented reflects how the maker feels about his work.

So am I the only one who feels this way.

I would not like Sushi served on a toilet paper, either.

it will bother me if razor price is 3 grand and doesn't have box not just box even who made when and numbered.If blade doesn't have numbers on them i wouldn't pay 3 grand.
I really do think all price include some people makes Damascus blades are overpriced.( i know so many people will go against this but this is my approach )
straight razor uses less metal and almost equal time make one. Prices between straight razor and knifes at least 3-4 times higher.
This is what i think.

It's certainly a valid point.

Jordan

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Originally Posted by sparq

I would not like Sushi served on a toilet paper, either.

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Good analogy Sparq. A nice, wooden case with cloth lining wouldn't cost all that much extra.

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Originally Posted by sparq

I would not like Sushi served on a toilet paper, either.

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Hmmm ... rice paper, maybe.

I know when I bought my Winston fly rod, hand made and all that. It came with a fabric pouch and a hard case. Would not have bought it otherwise.

If I spent more than $100 on a NEW razor, regardless of the maker, I would expect some kind of nice packaging. Even if it was a rolled in fabric and tied at both ends.

From an entirely practical view, if I'm selling a $3000 razor, I want it in bullet proof packaging just to make sure it shows up safely. Granted, the presentation effect of a wooden box is nice but the protective aspect is what would really make it pay for itself. Bubble wrap is not adequate insurance for something so expensive. A solid box is cheap, and worthwhile, insurance.

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Originally Posted by Utopian

From an entirely practical view, if I'm selling a $3000 razor, I want it in bullet proof packaging just to make sure it shows up safely. Granted, the presentation effect of a wooden box is nice but the protective aspect is what would really make it pay for itself. Bubble wrap is not adequate insurance for something so expensive. A solid box is cheap, and worthwhile, insurance.

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I could not agree more! Why go through all the trouble of creating a razor apparently worthy of this price, and cheap out on the presentation. Heck, even an inexpensive Dovo comes in a sturdy plastic case, right?

Part of getting a Michelin Star in a good restaurant in the presentation of the food, THATS how important it is. Somebody give these guys the book "Marketing for Dummies".

Having said that...

Can we have pictures!!!?:nj

I couldn't imagine spending that much on a razor. If I did, I'd be disapointed if it didn't come in some kind of case. Even a budget priced pair of spectacles come in a nice case. I don't like to judge without knowing the vendor's side of the story, but you'd think simple pride in presentation would allow for a decent cardboard or plastic case.

There's a razor that costs $3,000.00? This thread is useless without pictures!

There's virtually no chance I'll ever spend anywhere near that much for a razor, but if I did, and it didn't come in a case of some kind, and it literally came wrapped in bubble wrap and plopped onto my counter while I excitedly emptied the contents of the box, I would stop for a second, shake my head in a confused and disgusted manner, and then proceed to rip the bubble wrap off with a fury greater than any ebay special unwrapping I've had before. I would then have the best shave of my life, take extra special care of the razor, and go on happily about my life, never to think about the packaging again.

I would think you could get at least two razors for three thousand if not three. :gaah: :D Speaking of packaging, what gripes me is sellers, ebay or otherwise who put layers of tape all over everything making it a major PITA to unwrap the item. Some of them have layers taped within layers. I use rubber bands. Holds securely and easy to unwrap.

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Originally Posted by singlewedge

I know when I bought my Winston fly rod, hand made and all that. It came with a fabric pouch and a hard case. Would not have bought it otherwise.

If I spent more than $100 on a NEW razor, regardless of the maker, I would expect some kind of nice packaging. Even if it was a rolled in fabric and tied at both ends.

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Wow! A "Winston" rod. That's a blast from my past. I have a Winston rod. I bought it when they were in San Francisco before the company was sold and moved to Montana. I had it made by Doug Merrick, the original owner(there is a chapter devoted to him in Classic Rods and Rod Makers). I have his signature on it. This was the early seventies.

Sorry to bust in on the thread, I just got excited.

Steve

I think any small, well crafted item should come in a solid case.

I would expect at least FedEx delivery in a gift wrapped box. Watches and pens at that price point come boxed. It does not say much about pride of workmanship by the maker.

A $3K razor?? I'd expect that baby to come in a Securicor armoured truck with 5 man escort! :eek:

James.

That is exactly the reason I don't buy 3K razors. I was thinking about buying 4 or 5 just the other day and then it hit me "Christ, what am I going to do with all that bubblewrap?"

:roflmao:roflmao

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Originally Posted by AFDavis11

That is exactly the reason I don't buy 3K razors. I was thinking about buying 4 or 5 just the other day and then it hit me "Christ, what am I going to do with all that bubblewrap?"

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Pop it over your cat while she's sleeping. Cats love that.

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Originally Posted by AFDavis11

That is exactly the reason I don't buy 3K razors. I was thinking about buying 4 or 5 just the other day and then it hit me "Christ, what am I going to do with all that bubblewrap?"

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LOL :rofl2:

I could see it if it were hand made bubble wrap with maybe some caligraphy on the mailing label.:cool:

I want to see a picture of what a $3,000 razor looks like. Can you accommodate that request?

Chris L

Sounds like a perfect time to do an objective public review of the razor in these forums. Your feelings about the presentation should be part of the review. Feedback like this will trickle back to the maker. You didn't even get a letter about the razor with instructions for care? Gosh, when I bought my Zowada Damascus razor, it came with a neat leather sheath and an instruction note, at least! And for quite a bit less $$$, too.

At 3k a purchase, it bothers me only in my dreams. I guess that makes it a nightmare.

Charlie

good point why spend a small fortune on a razor and then package it in a padded envelope dont mahe much sence

http://www.tvacres.com/images/savarin_exigente.jpg

thought you might like this

I really do wonder what some makers are thinking when they package their razors. I've gotten a few customs, none at that price.. yet. that arrived in bubble wrap and i was a little taken aback, while others were in wooden boxes and some in plastic pen boxes... i store razors and transport them in cases... i think the folks who cannot be bothered with proper packages assume that we will place their blades in a glass cabinet for display only.

For $3k Id want that bad boy delivered by skantily clad Valkyrie warrior maidens on flying horses!!:D

Ah, but imagine if that $3K razor got damaged in transit. Wouldn't you want plenty of "stress-relief" wrap to comfort you? By the time you popped every bubble you may stop crying. :rofl2:

I'm not sure a wooden case would be enough. I'd want the razor in a Peli Case, any wooden box could be sent separately.

Disgusting. People really need to understand the importance of the little things. Sure, the box won't effect the way the razor shaves, but it certainly effects the way you perceive it.

Was it Russell Baldridge who made the hand carved leather wrapped case for his Japanese style razors?

Now THAT was some classy packaging.

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Originally Posted by Chris-L

I want to see a picture of what a $3,000 razor looks like. Can you accommodate that request?

Chris L

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Actually, I've never seen a 3 grand razor either. The most expensive razor I've ever heard about was an iwasaki with the tamahagne steel which went for about two grand.

Actually I mentioned three grand only as an illustration. The point was when you buy any custom class razor be it $400 or $1500 it should have some kind of box for storage/display with it.

Actually come to think of it didn't someone post an ad for a multi thousand dollar razor with platinum coating and damascus steel some time ago?

I know Livi's come in a nice wooden box. I don't have a Zowada if that's who your talking about. I agree. Any new custom or NOS razor should at the very least come in a box. Even a Dovo comes in a nice steel box.

I'll tell you what, I think it would bother me. I agree with Ray, the pelican would make me feel better, but if I had a high dollar razor, I'd want to show it to people. this would be more appropriate

Huey Custom Gun Cases -::- Huey Gun Cases and Accessories

Most guys that have fitted cases like this have a second case that is your usual tuffpak, pelican etc. cause even the case is a work of art and EXPENSIVE.

Frankly though, there are other things about a custom razor that would bother me more. If I were dishing out LOTS of money, the jimps had better be spaced regularly, cut to uniform depth, any filework on the spine had better be symemetrical and even. I see sometimes guys razor on here that were custom and there are little things like that off, things I'd expect on a mass produced blade, but not on one made specially for me. Maybe I'm too anal though. If something is just a working tool, fine, but if it is a pricey tool + show piece then I care a bit more.

Red
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bubble wrap is okay though I HATE HATE HATE packing peanuts.

So you bought a 3k... 1.5k, whatever, razor and can't afford a camera to take pictures of it? Why don't you pay someone to make a wooden box for you. If you can afford the razor, then you can afford for someone to make a box for you right?

I tell you what, I'll make you a wooden razor box for only $700.00!!!

Pm me for details

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Originally Posted by Jimbo

I'd expect that baby to come in a Securicor armoured truck with 5 man escort! :eek:

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yeah, jimbolina and I have different preference in escort services...

If you want a box that will be $4000. It looks like you saved a few bucks.

bj

I would never spend $3000 or even $300 for a razor. It's a tool, it should be well made, but it is still just a tool.

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Originally Posted by fccexpert

I would never spend $3000 or even $300 for a razor. It's a tool, it should be well made, but it is still just a tool.

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Hmmm, I have tools that cost way more than $300 bucks. Just kidding around, I udnerstand your point, though. I happen to disagree with it, but I understand it.
My camping knives, and every day kickaround knives, tend to be of the less expenive variety (with a few exceptions---Busse Combat--cough---). I also have some "meant to be used" customs and a couple of the really art-knife variety. Those are art...functional art some...and expensive.
I see razors the same way. I have perfectly functional (even wonderfully so!) tools that are a joy to use.
I also have some art that are just as much (and one or two that are more so) a joy to use. They are more expensive, sure, but art ain't cheap. Neither is custom work.

Don't get me started on custom flashlights....tools, yes...HIGHLY functional tools. Really stupid expensive functional tools.