# Razor-Like Vegetable Peelers The 'Close Shave' Brings Bathroom Tools to the Kitchen By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-06-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-peeler References: [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-Close-Veggie-Peeler/dp/B00OEEC0WE?tag=trenhunt0f-20) & [fredandfriends](http://www.fredandfriends.com/kitchen/close-shave/5143063.html) This vegetable peeler brings all the fun of shaving to the kitchen. With its lightweight and funky design, this peeler is sure to make cooking a little more lighthearted. Using only [high-quality materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tholl), this quirky peeler is a proud American-made innovation. While most vegetable peelers are stainless steel or plastic creations of minimal design, the 'Close Shave' vegetable peeler takes on the look of a [disposable razor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schick-hydro-silk-mini-razor). The blade is made of the finest stainless steel, while the body is molded from durable, food-safe polypropylene plastic. Towards the bottom of the razor shaft, the company's logo is etched into the green plastic. Though very realistic in design, consumers are advised not to shave their actual faces with this peeler. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Quirky Kitchen Tools:** The 'Close Shave' vegetable peeler represents the trend of creating unique and lighthearted kitchen utensils. - **Innovative Design:** The use of materials and design elements in the 'Close Shave' vegetable peeler showcases the trend of incorporating creativity and innovation into everyday products. - **Functional Simplicity:** The 'Close Shave' vegetable peeler exemplifies the trend of designing functional and user-friendly kitchen tools. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchen Utensils:** The 'Close Shave' vegetable peeler can disrupt the traditional kitchen utensil industry by offering a unique, fun, and functional alternative. - **Consumer Goods:** The innovative design of the 'Close Shave' vegetable peeler presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the consumer goods industry by introducing unconventional products. - **Product Design:** The 'Close Shave' vegetable peeler showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the field of product design, encouraging other designers to think outside the box. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Razor-Cleaning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor-beam.md) - [Stylish Kitchen Gadget Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savor-series.md) - [Hassle-Free Zester Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-series.md) - [Cyberpunk-Style Face Shavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorzero30.md) - [Contoured Ceramic Shavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-shaver.md) - [Compact Electric Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc5.md) - [Men's Safety Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supplys-max-razor.md) - [Voronoi Handle Hair Removers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor-epilator.md) - [High-Quality Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highquality-kitchen-tool.md)