Thread: How many razors to start?

I had several razors when I was learning to shave and hone.
I have 1 razor now, but I may purchase another in the future.

- Scott

Soooooooo what you guys are saying here, is that RAD really is a disease, and I have it ??????

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Soooooooo what you guys are saying here, is that RAD really is a disease, and I have it ??????

Yup, sounds like it.

These replies all put a very helpful perspective on things. Yes, I guess what I'd heard was something like "a blade needs to rest a day between shaves." I've read the same thing about pipes. For pipes I could understand the reasoning, not so much for razors. But having a backup, now that makes sense.

Not to mention the whole RAD thing.

I don't believe it for pipes either. You want to let the moisture from one burn dissipate but as long as you don't chain them I generally think you are pretty good with a couple of hours between smokes. That said I did always let my Merchams (sp?) dry out well between smokes but compared to my cheap briar's they are the pride of my collection. Of course now that it's been several years since I lit anything up it's kind of moot for me

I have been back in straight shaving for just a few weeks now after a long hiatus. I started with one, then got a second a week later, then they bred like rabbits. I have 10 now, all vintage. Polishing and restoring blades and making custom scales for most of them, with another 4 that I am watching very closely.

I currently have one, with a backup shavette that I started out with. I'll prob get another one in a month or so...Maybe when I get my tax return I can pick up the Dovo Micarta that I've been looking at.

I've got a Dovo for everyday use and my Wapi which I first learned on. I still use the Wapi quite often though, it isn't just a backup.

I have one that I use right now, one I'm
restoring for use, a Wapi on the way and
will probably buy a new one when I get
my tax money back. I also have about ten
that I will be restoring and selling.

John

30 or 40 will get you started pretty good.

How many razors to start?

Well the perfect number of razors to have is:


Just ONE more!!!