I just finished watching Lynn's World of Straight Razor Shaving DVD. I felt overwhelmed.

My 17 year old daughter asked me what I was doing, while I was watching the DVD. I told her that I was "learning what my grandfather knew, but what my father didn't pass on to me". (I wished my father had taught me many of the 'general topics' Lynn presented on the DVD, but then maybe he didn't know himself.)

Anyway, my daughter stated that I wasn't 'right', and that I would end up slicing my head off. (She ended up watching the DVD for awhile.) My wife chimed in and said that people didn't use straight razors anymore because they were too expensive.

I couldn't let either statement stand, and explained that the reason people didn't use straight razors anymore is because; they are in too big of a hurry and/or they don't know how to properly care for their razors (read: hone, strop, dry, etc.). I also stated that in the long run (not necessarily too long of a run), cartridge razors are much more expensive.

I did ask my daughter if she wanted me to get her a straight razor for her legs ;-> (Had a little fun with that one.) She was happy when I told her that she will get my cartridge razor and blades.

To make a long story short, I will probably end up wearing out the DVD with multiple watchings. Also, I now have better knowledge about shaving that I can pass on to my son.

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