I really don't mind the axes in game that much. My biggest complaints are the Allagan Axe, it looks ridiculous, and I'd like to see more double sided axes. They don't have to be enormous and huge...

Personally I'm a huge fan of the Ifrit Axe in terms of the appearance. If Bravura was double sided I would like it a lot better. Two primals to go until I get to have an opinion on Hakken...