Thread: How many razors???

I have 8 in rotation and another 6 that need some type of repair. For me the main thing that curbs my addiction is money. Spend too much to soon and the wife will flip out. So I keep the purchases low.

thats the kind of things i look forward to as well. Unfortunately, right now it's more like, "You shave with what?!" "Man, what happen to you, did you get in a fight with a cat?" "Hey, looks like that straight razor really works huh?" But ultimately...yes those are the remarks i want.

I go for 100. but i have only 15 or 16 razors. So i should continue to collect.

For shaving purposes, you only need one.
A spare would be useful. Any more than that and you are talking about wanting rather than needing.

Originally Posted by joshb1000

thats the kind of things i look forward to as well. Unfortunately, right now it's more like, "You shave with what?!" "Man, what happen to you, did you get in a fight with a cat?" "Hey, looks like that straight razor really works huh?" But ultimately...yes those are the remarks i want.

Don't let them get to you Josh. I've had friends cringe when they watch me shave with a straight and say that they're not brave enough to even try.

Originally Posted by LinacMan

Don't let them get to you Josh. I've had friends cringe when they watch me shave with a straight and say that they're not brave enough to even try.

I really appreciate the sentiment, but i've been dealing with the same guys long enough that i dont even pay it any attention. I can say that being in the military, most of these guys are like brothers, and if they didnt pick on me...then there was something wrong. But i have found too much passion in the art of straight shaving and like everyone says so often, i cant wait for the next day to shave. Like you said, many of these guys wouldnt be brave enough to try it. Thanks again for the kind words.

Originally Posted by xman

n = r + 1

where n is the number of razors you need and r is the number of razors you have

I'm resting at about 12 right now.

I think you've just explained how RAD gets programmed:

Code:

RazorEval
    If RazorsOwned < RazorsNeeded
        GoTo BuyRazor
    Else End

BuyRazor
    RazorsOwned + 1 = RazorsOwned
    RazorsNeeded + 1 = RazorsNeeded
    GoTo RazorEval

Originally Posted by bamboozle

When the number of razors I own equals the number of shoes and pocketbooks that my wife has it will be enough.

So you're saying I can quit buy razors when I have about 400 of them? That's great! I keep telling the wife that she only has two feet, but that doesn't seem to make any headway. Because I only have one face at the moment, what is left of it anyway, maybe I can keep that down to 200 razors. Geez, I may have to knock out a wall!

Originally Posted by joshb1000

...if they didnt pick on me...then there was something wrong.

When I owned my own business, that's what I told my employees - if I'm picking on you it means I like you. If I stop picking...

I've got 5, but I only shave with 2. Personally I think 1 is all you need, but its great to have 2 sharp and shave ready just in case.

If you want more, I'd agree with the advise to go with different brands, sizes, and grinds.