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Martian Field Guide is dedicated to understanding masculinity through art, music and design. Posts here represent items that our contributors feel offer commentary and representation of, or insight into, true masculinity.
MFG strives to dispel myths and cliche notions of manliness and get at the inherent, particular nature of a man. Rather than discerning point-by-point guidelines, MFG hopes to frame an understanding of masculinity through the objects and imagery generated by and for male cultures around the world.
Martian Field Guide is dedicated to understanding masculinity through art, music and design. Posts here represent items that our contributors feel offer commentary and representation of, or insight into, true masculinity.
MFG strives to dispel myths and cliche notions of manliness and get at the inherent, particular nature of a man. Rather than discerning point-by-point guidelines, MFG hopes to frame an understanding of masculinity through the objects and imagery generated by and for male cultures around the world.
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Is this progress? Look at the older products. They exude manliness: all business and utility. Knurling, chrome plating or brushed steel.
ReplyDeleteThe new designs? Sheesh. They look like toys! Somebody just learned CAD. That Gillette Fusion looks like a Dyson vacuum. And the B&D Drill...so many unnecessary lines, and do you really have to brand it twice?
I know design must evolve and can't stay stuck in the 50s. But do we need to strip such iconic manly products of their cojones?