A couple of things.

I am not a guy who needs to shave twice a day I have never had 5 o'clock shadow, but now in a way I wish I did. Now that I enjoy shaving and consistently have shaves which are smooth as a 100 year old scotch I find that I only need to shave every two days.

I also notice a difference in hair growth seems it has become more wiry in some way , perhaps I have only just now realized anything about my facial hair. something to consider I guess.

something else, why dont people make straights out of Obsidian or flint . isn't the edge supposed to be Unparalleled as far as sharpness goes? I realize its not that strong but wouldn't it give you a great shave?

Hey, Shayne.

There's probably a steady procession of guys determined to get technique down that wish they could shave several times/day. It's a real PITA when you hone up a new edge and need to test it, and have no stubble. I may just be a slow learner, but I often wish I could have several times/day. The skill comes - just never fast enough to satisfy. It's still sweet when it comes.

I used to have to shave twice/day if I went out in the eve. 'Shadow appeared between 2:30-3:30 - depending on how inept I was w/ a disposable.

If you bring along the 100 year old scotch you can shave me twice a day :)

There was at least one person who made or had made a couple of razors out of obsidian before taking on another hobby.
Steel is better both for creating a comfortably shaving edge and keeping it going.

I think making a consistant edge with obsidian on the size of a straight razor is probably the most difficult part. Also, if the edge ever chips, you cannot repair it.

YouTube - shaving with stone razors

I just shave a little bit of hair off my upper arm to know when my blade is sharp enough from the first half of honing then I am ready to move onto the fine finishing honing process. In theory, the edges/bevel need to be comparable, thus what we do to one side, we do to the other.

Pabster

Years ago a friend gave me a chunk of Knife River flint. I've kept it in the bathroom at three adresses now. Old technology makes me comfortable.

Flint and obsidian break like glass, leaving an edge exactly 1 atom thick. You'll never hone to that level. That edge is also really fragile, though. I don't know how many shaves you could get from it, but the first ones would be amazing. So would the nicks!

Steel is way more convenient and durable and doesn't fill your yard with little razor-sharp chips.

They are still working on making a razor edge made of diamond.

Diamond Razor Blades Boast Long Life - 2010-07-19 16:28:25 | Design News

I wonder how an actual diamond crystal would take an edge?

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They are still working on making a razor edge made of diamond.

Diamond Razor Blades Boast Long Life - 2010-07-19 16:28:25 | Design News

I wonder how an actual diamond crystal would take an edge?

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Yup & 1000 x longer lasting than modern blades ( insert Mach 3 etc) still means you have to buy a new one from them down the line. Call me cynical :p

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Originally Posted by onimaru55

Yup & 1000 x longer lasting than modern blades ( insert Mach 3 etc) still means you have to buy a new one from them down the line. Call me cynical :p

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Nothing cynical about that at all. Planned obsolence is a vital strategy in many companies. What ticks me off personally is when it becomes so obvious it is glaring me in the eye.