2025

Design Awards Silver Winner - Guangzhou Xiuhu Tobacco Trading Co., Ltd.

VANITY FAIR SEED ·Ⅱ CIGAR CUTTER

Entrant Company

Guangzhou Xiuhu Tobacco Trading Co., Ltd.

Category

Novelty Items, Gifts - Tools

Client's Name

Country / Region:

China

Vanity Fair reimagines the art of cigar scissors through the lens of minimalism — where form follows function, and every curve tells a story. In this pursuit of purity, excess is stripped away to reveal the essence of design: balance, harmony, and intention. The result is VF·SHARP — a masterpiece not only of engineering but of emotion. Fluid, harmoniously balanced lines shape a blade of timeless elegance, crafted from RWL34 powdered Damascus steel, a material revered for its edge retention, resilience, and visual complexity. Each blade is born from a fusion of tradition and innovation, its surface marked by quenching patterns that resemble flowing water or the gentle rise and fall of breath — alive, natural, and deeply human. These patterns are more than aesthetic; they are the fingerprints of the forging process, telling a silent story of heat, pressure, and precision. At its core lies a dual-edge mechanism engineered for perfection: a single, smooth downward glide deploys the blades in perfect synchronicity, like a choreographed dance between two partners. There is no hesitation, no resistance — only clarity of motion and purpose. Closing the scissors is just as effortless, requiring only the gentlest pressure from both thumbs, a tactile gesture that feels intuitive, almost instinctive. Every motion feels refined, every detail deliberate. From the weight in the hand to the whisper of metal against metal, VF·SHARP transforms a routine act into a ritual — one of refinement, focus, and appreciation. This is more than a tool; it’s a meeting of mechanics and muse, a symphony of precision and passion. In the hands of the connoisseur, VF·SHARP becomes an extension of intent — where cold steel reveals its most sensual form. It is not merely used; it is experienced. A celebration of craftsmanship, control, and quiet confidence — in every cut, a moment of grace.

Credits

Yang Junhong
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