Object
Geordi La Forge's Traditional Razor
A simple, classic shaving razor resting in Geordi LaForge’s quarters aboard the Enterprise, featuring a worn handle and simple metal blade. This old-fashioned, traditional razor contrasts with the advanced Starfleet environment and technology surrounding him, embodying the tactile and imperfect nature of human experience. It anchors an intimate and rare moment between Geordi and Data, sparking profound reflections on humanity, humor, and vulnerability, before duty violently interrupts their camaraderie.
2 appearances
Purpose
To facilitate Geordi LaForge’s personal ritual of shaving, symbolizing human imperfection and connecting him to the physicality and emotional depth of human experience.
Significance
The razor embodies Geordi’s defiant embrace of human flaws and ritual, acting as a catalyst for emotional intimacy and philosophical reflection with Data, deepening their friendship and highlighting the narrative’s exploration of humanity versus logic.
Appearances in the Narrative
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