Limited Edition Feather Razor

When did Marko say he was going to buy it or even thought of buying it. I thought he was just showing us the razor like everyone else does here. As for the razor yes its way over priced for what it is but then certain badger brushes are too.

That wasn't directed at the OP at all. Just my honest opinion. That price is crazy as hell. Sorry if I offended anyone, but my post still stands. I'll remove the profanity though.

$650 and everybody here is OK with that?

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Sorry, but that price is, like I said in my original post, for somebody who has more $$$ than they know what to do with and is a complete idiot as far as wet shaving goes. Put yourself on the Wolfman wait list for christ sake. Sorry I called it out for what it is........a complete ripoff.

$650 and everybody here is OK with that?

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Sorry, but that price is, like I said in my original post, for somebody who has more $$$ than they know what to do with and is a complete idiot as far as wet shaving goes.  Put yourself on the Wolfman wait list for christ sake.  Sorry I called it out for what it is........a complete ripoff.

$650 is a lot, sure, but what do you say to the people who have 50+ brushes worth thousands of dollars and see 0 use?

I love the Feather AS-D2 and I think its worth every penny of the $178. I paid for it on Amazon last year. I don't think I would be spending $500+ on any razor ever but I don't have a problem with someone who would. Unless you're depriving your family of food and shelter to feed an expensive razor obsession, I have no problem with how you spend your money. The beauty of this activity is that you're free to do it however you want. No judgment, no competition. Even if you choose to go high end, we're not talking ferrari money. People spend way more money on, IMHO, more frivolous pursuits. Gambling? I read recently that the online game Clash of Clans makes $80M per month for its owners. Given that statistics show that over 90% of online gamers never move past the free version, somebody is spending a lot of money playing online games. But its still their choice in how they want to use their money and time. People that have more money than they know what to do with are good for the economy - they buy things, support vendors/artisans and pay taxes. (here comes Black Friday) I'm trying to figure out how to come up with the next big idea for an online game!
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Mark

I also very much see the value and enjoy my ASD2. Generally don't like wood mixed in my shaving HW, can only think of (1) wood handled brush that I have currently and it was a Semogue less than $20. Being the case, this razor is not for me. Add the price and since I already have what seems to be the same head with a different handle and I am doubly out.

If it was something super cool like Damascus SS or some such I may consider it. I certainly don't judge others if they grab it and would applaud seeing it in SOTD shots but just not for me personally.

Also like the heads up and sharing from Marko as I had not seen it prior.

$650 is a lot, sure, but what do you say to the people who have 50+ brushes worth thousands of dollars and see 0 use?

You say "Nice Collection"!

I think brushes can be to wet shavers what guitars seem to be to guitarists (and snare drums to percussionists).  How many do you need?  Well, that depends, how many are there?  Each one has its own special power and purpose.  Of course there are those that are not to be touched and some that you aren't even permitted to look at, they're that special.  11!
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Mark

I think brushes can be to wet shavers what guitars seem to be to guitarists (and snare drums to percussionists).  How many do you need?  Well, that depends, how many are there?  Each one has its own special power and purpose.  Of course there are those that are not to be touched and some that you aren't even permitted to look at, they're that special.  11!
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Mark

I am cursed by the guitar as well as the razor. I was speaking with my wife about "stuff" and how things end up in a Goodwill without any idea of the value making for steals (think Toggle!).

She looked at me, straight faced and asked: "Where do you think all your guitars are going to end up?"

At the end of the day I am a sucker for anything that is well crafted and blends art with utility. Guitars, razors, etc. The more hand crafted the better. I saw a spinning top the other day, hand forged out of bronze. It was amazing. And expensive. But even without collecting tops or having any real use it made me want it.

Kevin, I hear you.  Does your wife have any german in her background?  Thats cold man.  My wife is half German and I can hear her saying that.  As a matter of fact I think she has said it.  

Its the bane of modern existence, we have a craving for quality, crafted things and the natural outcome of the Western capitalist economic system is to produce ever cheaper, utilitarian goods - the quality is compromised to the point where the lowest quality and highest profits intersect on a graph.  It will even go beyond that but only as long as people keep buying and profits stay up.  Thats why the artisan movement in general and in wet shaving specifically is so great. Look at that wood feather, or a wolfman or any number of other quality hand made products - they're not going to break the bank and you can have the quality craftsmanship you crave.  Yes, you're paying $200, $300 or whatever for a razor that your dad paid $1.95 for but so what.  Adjusted for inflation etc. that $1.95 was more than it is today.  Funny thing, those Gillette razors were mass produced in factories, the very antithesis of craftsmanship (well designed) and yet today they are collectible.  Imagine what a wolfman might be with in 50 years.  By the way, have you got yours yet?
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