Originally Posted by
MuskieMan33
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Syslight, I'm going to have to agree (and disagree) with you about straight razor shaving not fitting the university life. It doesn't fit because people who find out you shave with a straight razor want to see your razors, then touch them, then see how sharp they really are (and dull them). Not to mention the strop, soaps, creams, after shaves, and brushes. To solve this problem I hid everything throughout my room and didn't ever pull them out for show. I lived in a fraternity house and sometimes my brothers got a little nosey. I'd disagree with you however, because for me it is a chance for me to set time aside and just do my thing. I enjoy all that goes into shaving. Stropping, face prep, lather, and the actual shave. So setting time aside for it is no big deal. In fact I kind of like being one of the few, if not the only person, on campus that shaves with a straight razor.
So it just depends on the person I'd say. That whether or not straight razor shaving is suitable for the university life style. As previously mentioned, a double edge safety razor is a great alternative or "gateway" shaver to stepping into the world of straights. Keep us posted with what you decide and what he thinks of it!
Best wishes,
Zac