Thread: What are the reasons behind having a 'rotation'?

In a similar way that Hirlau stated, different days and moods " require" different razors. I have three racks now: hollow grind 5/8s, small wedges, and 6/8 and up. Depending on my mood and amount of stubble, I choose a rack. Within that, it's whatever blade strikes my fancy at that moment.
Do I need that many razors? Of course not. But it makes shaving even more fun

Originally Posted by Matheus

Plain Lust.

And greed, indeed.
I am a pretty guilt-free sinner.

Hi, Louie, whazzup? Where are you going with this huge fork?

F[QUOTE=Longhaultanker;1538018]I now have 7 blades. See below. I love the variety in styles. One thing not yet mentioned that I've read is: having more than one allows the blade to rest between use

Ha but we all know that's just an excuse for more razor but myth in reality,, so buy more razors so you can rest them for months on end!!!!!!! Tc

We need more than one razor for the same reasons a kid needs more than one toy, but in a more grown up, self justifying way.

Don’t forget the French Mood! (TI)

Currently I'm rotating through 9 different razors. They are all different sizes, different grinds, and different tips. I shaved with whichever one fits my mood at the time. Same goes for the brushes I own, different handles, different knot sizes, different lofts, different hairs - choosen based on mood, but sometimes dictated by my soap choice.

I only rotate with three razors and three brushes. I'm going to order a fourth razor pretty soon and I suppose I'll need my fourth Thater brush, too. Doesn't seem to save me much time with honing/refreshing, they all seem to need it about the same time.

A little variety is nice.

I have about 14 blades in my rotation & a few restores to do, but I am currently thinking about reducing this down again to about 2 or 3 blades.
But I know that after I do this the RAD will kick in again.
I've accepted that it's incurable but I'm OK with this.
Cheers Paul

I have 9 blades at the moment . Each one of the nine I really wanted and nothing was more important then getting that blade.
Now I'm constantly honing them.
When one is honed to a level that is beyond comprehension I leave it be and concentrate on other blades.

I guess its kind of like women or owning a few cars.....Its nice to have a different ride to suit you. I own 4 vintage SRs and 3 new and 1 vintage DC. As you get older it is nice to have some collections because you have worked hard and deserve it I guess. The razor thing is cheaper than Rolex watches I guess. Hey we have to shave every day might as well have the lux choice of picking your blade, brush, soap and cologne. It give life a variety with out having to go overboard.

I have 2 new SRs that I want to buy then I will be done for now....oh but there is some shaving bowls, new brushes and lets not forget some new scents of shaving cream and soaps. Also we need new shaving balm and aftershave and cologne for date night. There is always something to spend fun money on.

enjoy is the word.