Thread: Good Lord I am overwhelmed!

Originally Posted by clrobert60

I hope you're not referring to the razor - I've got two pre-1850 straights that look good and shave great. Granted, they were restos and didn't come shave ready but the point is that a quality straight's life expectancy is in the hundreds of years unless it's abused.

+1 and ditto to that statement. I have a razor, circa late 1800's, that shaves great and will probably be around long after I am gone.

Originally Posted by clrobert60

I hope you're not referring to the razor - I've got two pre-1850 straights that look good and shave great. Granted, they were restos and didn't come shave ready but the point is that a quality straight's life expectancy is in the hundreds of years unless it's abused.

Of course, quality is also important. A pricey razor in 1850 would last longer than an inexpensive razor today. Ceteris paribus, a razor bought today would last longer than an old one. Depends on the amount of honing, of course.

I wonder if I should have my name inscribed on my razor so that somebody will remember me in a hundred years. Wouldn't that be cool?

if maintained properly razors last at least few lifetimes of regular use.