Thread: If you transitioned from a double edge

As a newb who hasn't made the full transition yet(I have the blade, I just need the honing and a strop) I did it because of the allure of shaving with a blade that won't be in my trash can in a week. I like the idea that this piece of metal wasn't simply stamped from a sheet but hand worked into a fine instrument. I don't know if it's a newbie thing but I find myself just staring at the blade sometimes.

Double Edge took the expense out of shaving, but I wanted to have a blade I'd never have to replace.
Which is pointless, because I just bought a bunch.
Turned into a hobby and all that.
DE's are great, but there's just an allure to using a permanent blade I maintain myself.

Everyone else has pretty much nailed it. I've always been fascinated with straights, but was too scared of them to actually give it a shot. DEs are great, and I don't think I'll completely stop using them, but there's something about the ritual of a straight shave that's even more alluring.

I think everybody else summed it up perfectly...plus, I like a challenge.


And, not to be heretical, but I still use a DE on occasion

I can relate to Friggin Joe's reason. I started because I thought it would be cheaper than buying blades just to throw them away. HAH!

I've always wondered about them, but having had some REALLY crappy wet shaves in the past, I just gave up on wet shaving... then I found B&B.. got a de, then got a straight... and now I shave better with a straight than with any other method. That's enough for me to keep doing it

i have yet to shave with a straight, recently purchased a nice sharp one though thanks gssixgun. as i get older i find i like the best things in life and one of those is a good close shave with no irritation. i am currently using a DE but with the options out there i feel i am shorting myself by going through all the trial and error of each blade. and besides whats cooler than shaving with a straight?