Thread: Why do people buy so many razors?

Originally Posted by gull

I can understand people buying razors to try out different sizes, brands and grinds, but once you find what works, I don't know why people don't sell off the excess and keep one blade.

Maybe there is no perfect blade for them so they like to keep many near-perfect blades?

I've got about 10 shave ready, if you rotate, you will need to sharpen way less often and it gives the blades a rest (not really proven). That was the reason for the 7 day sets.

My mother always said, You most have from any nice item that you own actually have 2 of them.
So do we, from every razor we try to get a second. But you must first have a pair of razors to double up
And that is so fun and addictive.

they're really shiny, men are genetically predisposed to wanting shiny things!!

its very rare for antiques to be useful and so well made. part collector, part admirer, part utilitariast, partly wanting for simpler times, thats why I collect them.

Originally Posted by gimpyalex

they're really shiny, men are genetically predisposed to wanting shiny things!!

its very rare for antiques to be useful and so well made. part collector, part admirer, part utilitariast, partly wanting for simpler times, thats why I collect them.

Hah I knew it, you got the RAD boyo, you cant deny it now

for me it's the fact that every single one is just a little bit different, that and I love the effort and time I put into restoring, I find it relaxing and somewhat liberating.

Hiya,

The perfect DE razor for me was discovered through lots of trial and error, and that's the one I'll use as a control when trying a new to me blade. There's another 5-6 other DE razors I'll use on occasion as well, since they're also enjoyable in their own ways. Yep, each one has it's own endearing features.

It's kinda pleasant having the right banana to satisfy that day's particular monkey, which is riding securely on my back.

Martin

I have 6 in rotation right now, 2 new, 4 vintage that I have cleaned up/restored myself. I have several more waiting in a display case, can only work on about 2 at a time. I enjoy using a vintage blade that I fixed up myself. I also like the artistic part of creating a new set of scales. Then there is the challenge of patience, in all aspects of shaving, whether it be waiting for a great deal on eBay, sanding away rust on a blade, making/sanding a new set of scales, or honing a blade you have restored (this last one is the most difficult, 200 strokes on a 220 to get rid of a tiny chip). Why so many? Cause there is so much variety. Straight points, rounded, shoulder/no shoulder, straight spine, smiling, barbers notch, etc.

Most of my razors are of different makes although I do have a few repeats. Several customs but again, each is different. My razor purchases have slowed quite a bit over the past year. Now a days I look for something unique. My last purchase was a big 9/8+ chopper. They are just fun to have, nice to look at in the display case and fun to restore. I have about 60 in my shave rotation.

Like everything else I do:

If a little is good, then more must be better.

Pipes and razors- my two favorite addictions. I love usable art!

When I first started it was like getting an old coin from each mint. First a Solingen, then a Sheffield, then a Eskilstuna, then a vintage American and so on.