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05-29-2013, 02:11 PM #1Junior Member
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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?
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05-29-2013, 02:18 PM #2Customized
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Because I got tired of reaching for a new cartridge every time my razor tugged, only to find the container empty...
Bjoernar
Um, all of them, any of them that have been in front of me over all these years....
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05-29-2013, 02:36 PM #3Straight to the Point
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To turn a hated task into a pleasant ritual.
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05-29-2013, 02:45 PM #4Senior Member
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Because there are no options, are there?
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05-29-2013, 02:52 PM #5Member
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After today's first shave I think it's because I'm "Special".
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05-29-2013, 04:53 PM #6Member
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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.
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05-29-2013, 06:34 PM #7Senior Member
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It was a "saving money" thing for me. Not that you'll get rich by making the switch. Once I realized the shave was actually better, it became more than that, I enjoyed shaving for once.
CHRIS
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05-29-2013, 07:01 PM #8
Much like a lot of the other guys I want to make a necessary task enjoyable.
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05-29-2013, 07:09 PM #9Senior Member
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Because James Bond endorses it.
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My answer is on two levels.Originally Posted by Machete
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.
Straight razor shaver and loving it!40-year survivor of electric and multiblade razors
