Dieselpunk - Lifestyle, art form or hobby?

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Permalink Reply by Wels on February 27, 2011 at 2:36pm

Although I see most aspects of life through a diesel-tinted lens, I think Dieselpunk for me is more of a hobby, practised predominantly in the weekends.

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Permalink Reply by Larry on February 27, 2011 at 8:51pm

For me it's definitely a lifestyle. Dieselpunk plays a role in all aspects of my life. What I read, music I listen to, movies I watch, my everyday dress, and even my political views have diesel era ties.

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Permalink Reply by Lillian Alchemy on February 27, 2011 at 10:40pm

well were as i am new i haven't done much yet but i'm working to make it part of my every day life style, from the way i dress to the way i act. though i think the learning curve will be the slang from the 30's to 50's differs allot so it might take time to come up with something different yet similar lol.

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Permalink Reply by lord_k on February 28, 2011 at 3:50am

Not a hobby, but a way to see the world. Everyday influences are subtle - I've got a quartz watch styled after the 40s fashion, my digital camera bears a resemblance to some good old rangefinder, I wear a black suit where everybody's wearing jeans and sweaters, most of the books I read were published in the Interbellum or have a strong connection to the Diesel Era, etc., etc.

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Permalink Reply by Lawren H.B. on February 28, 2011 at 1:52pm

For me, its more of a hobby. I will write dieselpunk fiction and sometimes dress the part for an airsoft game / I have kept a functional loadout for dieselpunk.

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Permalink Reply by Jacob Savage on February 28, 2011 at 3:58pm

For me it has actually been a mix, but is rapidly moving toward a life style! I started with just a passing interest, occasionally drawing it ect., and now more and more I find myself looking for suits and fedoras to purchase, designing my own airplanes from toys, of which 20 now litter my room, and even trying to paint and decorate my room in a 40's style! so to me it definitely is rapidly moving from a hobby into an art form/lifestyle mode!

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Permalink Reply by Larry on February 28, 2011 at 4:08pm

I progressed it just like you, Jacob. Now look at me. Big time addict.

 

"Hi, I'm Larry. And I'm a Dieselpunk."

(Everyone replies) "Hi Larry!" :)

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Permalink Reply by Jacob Savage on February 28, 2011 at 5:01pm

To me as for long as I live looking into the past to have a better future will always be a good decision!:)

Larry said:

I progressed it just like you, Jacob. Now look at me. Big time addict.

 

"Hi, I'm Larry. And I'm a Dieselpunk."

(Everyone replies) "Hi Larry!" :)

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Permalink Reply by Addley C. Fannin on March 2, 2011 at 4:53pm

Hm, I think I'm more of a hobby/art sort of person, mostly because I don't have neither the technical skills nor the financial means to make that sort of thing for myself. But I like to read it, watch it, study it and - especially - write it.

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Permalink Reply by Larry on March 2, 2011 at 8:26pm

I admit the financial aspect can be a little daunting.

 

I have 5 fedora's of different styles and colors. Four cost between 50 - 60 dollars a hat. One fedora cost me $160 but she was worth it. Other expensive items are my two suits, which tended to be about $300 a piece. Add to that the many vests, which I wear often, along with pocket watches (I love pocket watches) it starts to add up. Don't forget lots of ties, shirts, and slacks.

 

Then comes the music and entertainment. I'm constantly building my CD as well as DVD collection. Plus, when bands come to town, such as the recent Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, it costs money. And I'm going to see Cabaret in April, which means more money.

 

To paraphrase a t-shirt I saw at an Anime convention, "Dieselpunk... Crack would be cheaper."

Addley C. Fannin said:

Hm, I think I'm more of a hobby/art sort of person, mostly because I don't have neither the technical skills nor the financial means to make that sort of thing for myself. But I like to read it, watch it, study it and - especially - write it.

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Permalink Reply by Jacob Savage on March 3, 2011 at 8:48am

I know what you mean Larry! I have been looking at slacks and shirts with nice vest combos on Amazon and have finally reached that special line of thought where it is totally worth it!

Larry said:

I admit the financial aspect can be a little daunting.

 

I have 5 fedora's of different styles and colors. Four cost between 50 - 60 dollars a hat. One fedora cost me $160 but she was worth it. Other expensive items are my two suits, which tended to be about $300 a piece. Add to that the many vests, which I wear often, along with pocket watches (I love pocket watches) it starts to add up. Don't forget lots of ties, shirts, and slacks.

 

Then comes the music and entertainment. I'm constantly building my CD as well as DVD collection. Plus, when bands come to town, such as the recent Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, it costs money. And I'm going to see Cabaret in April, which means more money.

 

To paraphrase a t-shirt I saw at an Anime convention, "Dieselpunk... Crack would be cheaper."

Addley C. Fannin said:

Hm, I think I'm more of a hobby/art sort of person, mostly because I don't have neither the technical skills nor the financial means to make that sort of thing for myself. But I like to read it, watch it, study it and - especially - write it.

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Permalink Reply by Larry on March 3, 2011 at 7:09pm

Told ya'. This Forum is a Gateway Drug to harder and harder stuff. :)

Jacob Savage said:

I know what you mean Larry! I have been looking at slacks and shirts with nice vest combos on Amazon and have finally reached that special line of thought where it is totally worth it!

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