Thread: Why did you switch?

I like the freedom that comes from honing your own blades. I also like to know that I saved almost all of my razors from the rubbish bin and got them ready to go. A little less litter goes a long way .

I have to say that I was drawn to the straight razor due to the environmental benefits which is I suppose a new way of thinking about it. I was sick of paying nearly 20 dollars for 8 M3 blades and wanted to get away from so much waste. I was reading a book on green living and it talked about straight razors. After reading this forum I decided to get one and have been loving it. The shaves are better, more relaxing and I am not throwing away plastic cartridges all the time.

I switched because I was tired of paying Gillette for the privilege of increasing the landfill.
I stick with it because it also provides me with a superior shave.

X

Originally, I switched to straights because of the cool factor combined with the history/tradition of it. Mainly, though, I thought it was "sexy." Now, however, I do it because I truly believe I get better shaves with a straight than with a DE.

Also, as I've recently gotten more into straight shaving, I find that I really want to learn to hone in order to be completely self-sufficient. That wasn't a priority when I first switched, but now I think part of the appeal is being able to shave without depending on others (either honemeisters or replacement blades for DEs).

What X said. Although, I must admit that the fiscal consideration was the predominant factor, and the landfill secondary.

I remember saying to myself (and my wife) "Cut throats will be much cheaper in the long run"....

James.

I'm still in the process of switching over completely, but I like most that it requires some skill. No one is really great at it when they first start. It takes practice and some commitment. Plus it is a little out of the ordinary.

To save Money???? hahahahahaha yeah right!!!!!
To save the planet??? nope
Cool factor??? Hmmmm warmer
Can't shave comfortably with anything else??? Yeah that's getting there..
More ME time???? Love that..
Because I want straight lines on my beard, and to get straight lines, you need a straight edge???? Yep thats the one main reason...