Thread: Why Do You Use a Straight Razor?

I love knives and was on the Internet looking at sharpening techniques. One of the sites recommended a strop for your knife, so I started researching strops and came across straight razors. I thought it would be nostalgic to shave with a straight razor and I was right! I sold myself on the saving money aspect but that didn't really work out when the RAD kicked in. I love my job but it is the type of job where every minute of every day is accounted for and there is always more that needs to be done than time allows. So every minute, driving etc is used for work. When I used to shave I would be planning out my day in my head. I don't do that when I use a straight. I am just shaving and only thinking about getting the best possible shave and not cutting myself. I can't tell you how relaxing it is to turn work off and just concentrate on shaving!