Greetings to you all,

I just discovered this forum while looking for information on water stones, and became intrigued by the notion of using straight razors for shaving.

My question is a simple one (I think)

Is a straight razor shave better than a safety razor shave? If so, how much better?

I currently use a Gillette Fusion with five blades, and I am pretty happy with the results, apart from the cost of replacement blades.

From what I have read so far on this forum, a straight razor is a pretty big commitment in time and effort. So, before taking the plunge and investing the time, effort and money, I need to know if it is worth it.

Thanks in advance for your responses.

Cheers,
Rick