Thread: Newbie Mislead

THanks to al for the comments. Any gaps I left I hope others will fill in to make the information more helpful to starters. I recently had 9 razors reach the maser of scales Old School. I intend to post pics of the finished razors and the process I go through to restore them. I figure if I do this a senior moderator can comment and give advice on what I am doing proerly and improperly. I am sorry not to have been posting pics or other posts these pst weeks, but my life a a medical stdent is time consuming. I try to read sthreads form the forge and see pics int he gallery because these take less time for me than writing. I am also going to start my own website to sell some razors so that the only ones I put on this site are the very best. I am ging to list the Wade and Butcher when it gets finished and after some senior moderators have reviewed its quality and think its in great condition.
I also have another idea that I want some moderators to consider. I am thinking about writing a letter to someone at the Mew York Times or even a a smaller newspaper. I am a biologist by trade and its my opinion that these razors are actually very environmentally friendly compared to these throw away blades. But, this is the researcher side of me coming out, so I will get some input form moderators before I do this.
Best wishes to all new comers and feel free to contact me any time if I can help!

Trey

First of all, many thanks for your original post. As you know, I was one of those who gave you some flak for the razors you posted in the Classifieds. Very generous of you to admit that mistake - much appreciated.

Now then. I am not a moderator. Yet I really do like the idea of propagating straight razor shaving on the grounds of their positive impact on our environment. Rather than send a letter to the editors (Moo York Times or other) first, you might consider writing something up about the subject in the Wiki. There appear to be some good starting points to be found on the web, indeed. In time, it will be commented, and amended, giving it the credibility of a whole group of people rather than an individual's opinion. Therefore, it can be used to back your theory (which, admittedly, is actually a no brainer to prove, as we all know), and you will be more likely to get read by a journalist. Incidentally, the Wikipedia entry for straight razors has a reference to that effect already:

"Others are concerned with the wastage of throw-away cartridges for their razors, or indeed, with throw-away razors. A concern for the environment might lead one to feel uneasy about choking landfills with excess plastic."

Truth be told, I should think that most members are in it for the stun factor, though:

"Men like tools, by and large, and it is hard to have a sense of pride in a plastic razor that must be discarded after a few uses. It is true that modern razors are quick to use, and require a minimum of skill. There’s no pride to be had in that; ..."

Well posted Trey.
I bet before long you won't even associate the word 'smooth' with a Mach3

We are glad to have you as a meaningful contributor to our community Trey.

Have Fun!

-Rob