Thread: Why Do You Use a Straight Razor?

I'm curious..

I know why I might use such a thing but what got YOU using a straight razor?

When people say to you "Why?", what's your response?

Bonus points for creativity!

Because I got tired of reaching for a new cartridge every time my razor tugged, only to find the container empty...

To turn a hated task into a pleasant ritual.

Because there are no options, are there?

After today's first shave I think it's because I'm "Special".

One day, I was too broke for my cartridges so I was buying disposables, and I just got a "can't stand it anymore," feeling looking at the package.

Originally Posted by Machete

I'm curious..

I know why I might use such a thing but what got YOU using a straight razor?

When people say to you "Why?", what's your response?

Bonus points for creativity!

My answer is on two levels.

First, it was a practical matter. Shaving was a miserable experience for me (skin irritation and poor results) with the electrics and multiblade cartridge/disposables. I'd change when something new was introduced and wind up dissatisfied. Then I'd give either the electrics or the multiblades another try. This went on for about 40 years. I finally lost my temper in early 2010 and surfed the internet for a better way to shave. To my surprise I found out that DE and straights were still available and being used.

Second, I solved my problem with DE razors but was captivated by straights. After 3-4 days I'd get bored shaving with the DE razor even though it did the trick. That's why I continued to pursue straights. I don't get tired of them and have developed my skill set to the extent that I get the best possible shave with them.

1. Nothing like shaving with a custom straight
2. To find and restore something a hundred years old a put a edge on it and acutlly shave with it.
3. Love all the different sents and creams,lotions ext..
4. Pulling that bad boy out at the hotel spa,gym and watching the reaction to all those looking.
5. My wife finds it super HOT

Originally Posted by PLJ

1. Nothing like shaving with a custom straight
2. To find and restore something a hundred years old a put a edge on it and acutlly shave with it.
3. Love all the different sents and creams,lotions ext..
4. Pulling that bad boy out at the hotel spa,gym and watching the reaction to all those looking.
5. My wife finds it super HOT

#2!!!
I need to try #4 and see what happens!

Every time I saw it in old movies, I thought it was just cool....I mean Clint Eastwood, Lee Marvin and Steve McQueen did it! On a more practical note, I just enjoy the entire process of shaving now, whereas I used to avoid it.