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So I'm on my 5th shave and I know I'm going to stick with it and I want another straight but I want to wait until my 16th or so shave, but I was on classifieds and I saw a straight that I really *really want for $45
FS:REDUCED!!!5/8 Herms W/ Custom WOOD SCALES - Straight Razor Place Classifieds
But even with it being so cheap I'm trying to be responsible by not buying it! WHAT DO I DO?
That is an easy question. Buy it.
I'm not saying that just to feed your RAD, there are very good arguments to be made for having a second razor.
That way, when your regular shaver goes dull and needs a honing, you'll have a razor ready to go while you await the first one getting back after honing.
So, yes, if you like it, get it.
Also I keep seeing the word reduced. What does it mean pertaining to straights?....
It simply means the price has been reduced somewhat from that set when first posted in the classifieds.
I think having one around while I weight to get off my but and hone the first one, is a good idea. My fiancee is going to kill me lol. you guys are very persuasive ;D
It now shows sold, I hope you bought it mate!!Quote:
Originally Posted by grant9908
Having a second razor to me is an absolute must. I have several and that way, 1. I figure out what kind (grind, width, etc.) razor I prefer and why (which is most important). 2. If I have a 'rotation' no single razor will specifically get dull. 3. If I send one out for honing, I have several more to choose from in it's absence.
Knowing you have a few razors that you can fall back on just helps the mental state. :)
Best to ya!!
M
Oh man did you buy it? I guess I should thank you if you did, I was looking at it to possible buy it lol, my wife would probably kill me if I keep buying more razors. I do like the look of that one.
-dan-
i have ~7 i have purchased along with 2 more i have made with my own 2 hands...... thats 9.......
damn... RAD i guess...
I broke down, you guys beat me down lol, I am the one who bought it. Now all I have to do is tell my fiancee about it, she is going to be irritated at best. I bought it earlier knowing I had to shave tonight. So I come downstairs all freshly shaven and she was impressed (I've been getting progressively better) and I did my best to convince her I need that second razor and blah blah blah......she was dubious though so I chickened out and didn't tell her yet.....lol. oops. I'M SO EXCITED. LOL
now I keep seeing RAD, what does that mean? What does "feeding my RAD" mean? :)
Also....I don't know what I'm doing yet, can someone tell me what the market value for this razor should be if it were brand new? I'm not going to sell it! IT'S MINE! lol but I just want to know what this bad buy cost when it was fresh out the box and on some shelf.
RAD = razor acquisition disorder
It's the growing psychological need to acquire additional razors.
Concerning value of your new purchase..... I haven't a clue
The only thing more insidious than RAD is HAD (hone acquisition disorder)!!Quote:
Originally Posted by knitepoet
I have a 4k/8k Morton to hone myself. Do I need more? I've been thinking lately about getting a 1k stone.....to set straights myself....but I would hate to pretend like I know what I'm doing :/
The Herm is a beautiful razor. You should enjoy it for many years to come. I looked at it several times and came oh so close. Thanks for saving me.Quote:
Originally Posted by grant9908
Don't worry about RAD. It hits us all. I started in December with one razor and I now have 28 AND I USE EVERYONE OF THEM. I am fortunate to have a very understanding wife. Her only questions are (1) "Will you use it?" and (2) "Will you enjoy it?".
Nice looking razor with an interesting spike point. I think two must be the minimum number to allow for honing and a 'Sunday' razor, one for Sundays and special occasions. I have thought of the 7 razor scenario, though..
I've thought of it too a lot. I think.....3 straight are probably more than enough, for that matter maybe just 2 but.......It's just so Damn hard not to buy more! lol, I've actually looked into a seven day case.....and I hate what is out there. I decided to make my own and I already have the design drawn up. Mine will include two or three smaller pockets at the end of the seven days (all lined up straight so it still rolls up perfectly) for individual cartridges. For emergencies. No matter how much we would like to pretend, it would be nice to have at least one on hand at all times for emergencies.
The 4/8k should be enough to get a decent edge, alot of people use just that. That is the stone I use (I'm still learning to hone though so my edges suck lol) I do also have a 1k for setting the bevel and CrOxide spray on felt as a "finisher". I takes practice.
-dan-
I'm going to do my best to get my straight HHT Sharp on all sides, top, middle, bottom. So you think I can do that with the 4k/8k?
Also the roll up case I will be making will be a cotton wool combo. But no need to get into it, I'll post pictures when ever I'm done and wveryone will be jealous ;D
We love being made jealous!! That's what keeps driving us!!Quote:
Originally Posted by grant9908
Thanks mate!!
M
I look forward to seeing your case, love homemade stuff. I have a 7 razor roll up case from srd and its great never thought it would make my razor storage as easy as it did.
-dan-
I saw a nice 7 day straight case on there for $45. Could get it black or bomber jacket brown. I desided to make my own. Which case is yours?Quote:
Originally Posted by sinnfein
RAD is essentially a three stage disease, as follows:
Stage I: Acquiring more razors than you really need.
Stage II: Acquiring more razor than anyone needs.
Stage III: Having to "knock out a wall" to store them.
There used to be a Stage IV, but nobody who reached Stage IV was coherent enough to tell the tale.
RAD sounds dangerous! It sounds to me like the best thing I can do is either...stop looking at the classifieds ..... Or just make sure when I do get more, they are must have, want to show everyone kind of deals. I think the one I just bought is going to be spectacular.
I have the black one, won out in a raffle at one of the meet ups, I love it, as soon as I have enough razors to fill another (6 more to go) I'll be buying one lol, or might try making one.
-dan-
You've obviously come to the wrong place ;)
What sort of emergencies? Like when trying to shave whilst sitting on the back of one of those covered waggons in the old movies? Or maybe whilst bouncing on a trampoline? Of so you can shave while flying to London? Or whilst fending off the attacking hordes? I'm joking, but I have taken...Quote:
Originally Posted by grant9908
The Vow...
I'm in law enforcement and when I started my new boss told me to come in and I thought it was for paperwork. I had shaven two days before, and now had a shadow. It was for paperwork but what he didn't tell me was that I was getting my SLED state certification picture done that day, and that if I didn't get the picture then, I would have to wait 3 months and that might impact my new job. I always carry my gym bag with me, and consequently, cartridge razors. I was picture ready inside the bathroom in minutes.
Those kinds of emergencies. I don't have the kind of job where I can play around as much as some.
What is "The Vow"
YEs, of course you're right. I was in the army for ten years so I understand. Maybe I was a little flippant, my poor attempt at wit :-)
No, I didn't take it any other way than funny. I was just continuing the conversation. It didn't seem flippant to me.
I vow to not resort to cheap A** cartridge razors unless absolutely necessary!!! That is what it should be!!Quote:
Originally Posted by grant9908
But my vow is to never return to cartridge razors again, unless by necessity...
What's your Vow Carl????
M
I'm in my 4th shave and I already feel the same way. I wish this were more popular. I know one thing, my son will have this passed onto him, when he is old enough. As it should be. As I wish my father would have done for me :/Quote:
Originally Posted by mjhammer
So.....I honed my razor for a while and gota 3rd of it HHT worthy.....and the other 2/3 pretty Damn close. StArted a thread about it....got in a fight with a guy and called him a name in the process for attacking me, albeit nicely, an attack all the same....and had my thread closed down and a warning sent to me. LOL I definitely learned to keep my HHT adventures to my self. WOW people got Aggressive.
Oh, yes, The Vow,
...to only shave with a straight razor from now on; if I can't shave with a straight razor I won't shave...
Made on the 6th of June 2011 to my 13 year old son.
I had a Bic disposable in the glove box of my car; for those moments where I check myself in the mirror on the way to work (just to see how cool I like in these particular Ray Bans as the morning golden sunlight hits them with 'The Brian Jonestown Massace' playing in the background) and notice an uneven line around my beard. However, it's not been used since the 6th; even when I saw that the line around my chin was indeed uneven. I thought, "That will teach me to do it better tomorrow, I won't give in...". Weird, I know, and luckily I don't have a thick dark beard; so not shaving for a day is hardly noticeable.
It sort of links with giving up smoking at the beginning of the year. My three and a half year old grandson was diagnosed with bone cancer 12 weeks ago (Ewing's Sarcoma), so that's reminded me of one's health and also valuing the little things in life; like appreciating learning a new and difficult thing like shaving with a straight razor...
Razor Acquisition Disorder