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 Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:28 pm
In my search for the meaning of seampunk I have seen many things but one item seems more prevalent then almost any other that of course being... Goggles.
Yes these humble eye-where have become one of the symbols of Steampunk. From the at home tinkerer to the countess on the go it seems everyone and there robot has a pair. But my question is this, What do they do? Of course they all have eye saving potential but really what are they for and more importantly what would you want them to do? I ask not only out of curiosity but as someone in search of starting a business.
Any ideas?
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:41 pm
Goggles are an essential accessory for the fugitive mad scientist or airship pirate on the run from the authorities. They protect your eyes from those pesky chemicals, exploding beakers, and splinters. They also have the added bonus of helping to cover your face and conceal your identity, making it a perfect accessory for the ill-matched maiden taking destiny into her own hands or the spy from the neighboring country infiltrating a potentially hostile government. Not to mention the dramatic decrease in risk of contracting various diseases via rubbing your eye with your hands; indeed, many explorers in distant lands have been saved months of suffering from foreign plagues due to this handy accessory.
And I wouldn't mind a pair of goggles that enhanced night-vision.
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High-functioning Shapeshifter
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:48 pm
They also protect your eyes when you encounter high winds on your airship of choice.
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:55 am
I have always favored goggles that feature magnification or "zoom". Also, I believe some of the more esoterically versed utilize special lenses, for seeing the unseen, be it spirit, aether, or strange energies. Most useful things goggles. You can use them anywhere vision is required.
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:43 pm
The goggles, they do nothing!
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:56 pm
I have a set of self-constructed bronze goggles with a myriad of lenses which vary in degrees of magnification as well as a considerably more resiliant layer of of glass for the main lenses.
I like to use these when I'm working on the smaller bits of metalcraft that I hobby with so that I can actually see what I'm doing and still have a considerable amount of protection for my eyes.
I suppose that's what I'd recommend: create something both resilient and detail-oriented enough for crafters.
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:31 pm
I suppose that covering the eyes is/ has been the main use of goggles but air ships and thievery aside they have many drawbacks. Limiting vision is not a very good thing when walking around sadly. I like them for working and for sandy days but they are no better than a good pair of dirt biking goggles. I want what I make to have substance not just style.
I’m liking the night vision, Hard but not insane, and magnification was right up there too. I’m looking for the things that go that extra mile. I just see so many goggles and yet they feel as if it was just an afterthought not a necessary item. Should not a symbol of steampunk be as diverse and useful as those that wear them?
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:40 pm
Look at your ava's head, dear boy. Darkened lenses. Yet another marvel of technology, and so very easy to acquire.
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Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:57 pm
And yet, a variety of uses have been presented. Just because their active use is limited to certain appropriate times does not mean that they are any less useful in those various ways.
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Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:26 am
JackOfEverMore I’m liking the night vision, Hard but not insane, and magnification was right up there too. I’m looking for the things that go that extra mile. quote] I think another important factor to consider is price point. I feel that part of Clockwork Coutre's success (well, that and a heavy promotion of their goods via Livejournal) has been that most items are well under 60 US dollars. That makes it accessible to more americans, and also others that have to consider outrageous shipping costs. How much would modifications such as night vision cost?
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