Thread: Straight Razor shaving as a personality trait

It seems there are 2 types of people out there: Hobby-prone, and not. It also seems like if you are a straight-shaver, you are the former.

It appears that if you like straight razors, you are susceptible to also loving the following:
cigars
espresso
whisky
firearms
sport vehicles (2 and 4 wheels both apply)

When I found this site, and then found this sub forum, I found it interesting the similarities between all of us. My friends that have zero interest in straights also aren't the type to really slave over personal hobbies, and the opposite is also true. What other hobbies do you guys have that are also strangely shared by members of this forum? In other words, what are my hobbies that I didn't even know I had yet?

Nah, it's all about healthy living these days.

Originally Posted by VDX

Nah, it's all about healthy living these days.

Actually, I as well, in a way. I've adopted a pretty healthy diet and workout schedule lately..



Have to balance out all of the beer/scotch/cigars after all!

Hi.
Partly right, I would say

cigars: Nah, too smelly, not healthy
espresso: Absolutely, no way I'm doin' anything before I get one of those in the morning
whisky: Sure, why not? Single malt for me.
firearms: Unless you are in the armed forces or law enforcement, no need.
sport vehicles (2 and 4 wheels both apply): Gimme gimme gimme

My main hobbies are: Dogs, Golf, Computers, Running, Cycling and martial arts(Tae Kwon Do)

YES we have an emptiness we are trying to fill with external things: how else can it be explained?

Originally Posted by Birnando

Hi.
Partly right, I would say

cigars: Nah, too smelly, not healthy
espresso: Absolutely, no way I'm doin' anything before I get one of those in the morning
whisky: Sure, why not? Single malt for me.
firearms: Unless you are in the armed forces or law enforcement, no need.
sport vehicles (2 and 4 wheels both apply): Gimme gimme gimme

My main hobbies are: Dogs, Golf, Computers, Running, Cycling and martial arts(Tae Kwon Do)

I think firearms are more of a geographical thing. In most of Texas, a minority of citizens do not own a firearm. Good hobbies! I have a Giant OCR 3 that I have put 70 miles on over the course of 3 years. I love riding it though, I just keep forgetting it I guess!

I do think there is an element of doing things yourself, doing things right, and taking the time to enjoy them. The ways in which we do these things are very diverse, and it is clear to me we have a very diverse group of people here on the forum.

I do happen to enjoy a good cigar, a nice pipe, and good whiskey. though.

Originally Posted by Timedwards

I think firearms are more of a geographical thing. In most of Texas, a minority of citizens do not own a firearm. Good hobbies! I have a Giant OCR 3 that I have put 70 miles on over the course of 3 years. I love riding it though, I just keep forgetting it I guess!

Sir, that is one fine bicycle. You are set for some fine roadtrips

Well...this is interesting, but for me, I am not into any of those things.

I don't like hard liqueur, but do very much enjoy wines and experimenting with different beers. I do like making things and consider myself a do-it-yourselfer, but no cigars, whiskey, espresso (I am more into teas), firearms (NO), sport vehicles (maybe, never owned one...I am a hybrid, green car)...Add Chocolate (Ya man...now, we're talking), but no str8 shaving and eating here

-Robert

Originally Posted by Timedwards

It seems there are 2 types of people out there: Hobby-prone, and not. It also seems like if you are a straight-shaver, you are the former.

It appears that if you like straight razors, you are susceptible to also loving the following:
cigars
espresso
whisky
firearms
sport vehicles (2 and 4 wheels both apply)

When I found this site, and then found this sub forum, I found it interesting the similarities between all of us. My friends that have zero interest in straights also aren't the type to really slave over personal hobbies, and the opposite is also true. What other hobbies do you guys have that are also strangely shared by members of this forum? In other words, what are my hobbies that I didn't even know I had yet?

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Well...this is interesting, but for me, I am not into any of those things.

I don't like hard liqueur, but do very much enjoy wines and experimenting with different beers. I do like making things and consider myself a do-it-yourselfer, but no cigars, whiskey, espresso (I am more into teas), firearms (NO), sport vehicles (maybe, never owned one...I am a hybrid, green car)...Add Chocolate (Ya man...now, we're talking), but no str8 shaving and eating here

-Robert

Hmm. Refining my original point:

We enjoy craftsmanship.

It takes time and skill to craft:
A cup of tea, espresso, whisky, etc...
Cars, guns, blades, cigars
Foods, Chocolate included

However, we take it a step forward and find some sort of art in using these items as well.