Thread: Straight razor for my boyfriend...

Originally Posted by jnich67

I agree, if he's not shaving with them, I would go with a "more" vintage razor. The first one you looked at is indeed nice.

Oh SRNewbie, maybe you could do a seminar for SRP wives/GFs and SOs about supporting our hobby?

Jordan

I second the part on a section for you to post on how to get into the hobby and support your SO!

The first blade was a nice one as well, I forgot to mention that when i posted.

You've probably got half the men on this site thinking they married hastily

If your budget can stretch just a little bit more... how about one of these?

http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...51/1203373.htm

I think there are still some available (not sure) and the real beauty of them is that you can't buy one unless you're a member of SRP...

which you are

Greg Frazer

Originally Posted by Greg Frazer

You've probably got half the men on this site thinking they married hastily

If your budget can stretch just a little bit more... how about one of these?

http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...51/1203373.htm

I think there are still some available (not sure) and the real beauty of them is that you can't buy one unless you're a member of SRP...

which you are

Greg Frazer

I believe this would be a great idea, and a great story for you to tell him. "It is a Limited Edition, for people only on the StraightRazorPlace...."
"How did you get it?"
"Well....... i joined."

Originally Posted by Greg Frazer

You've probably got half the men on this site thinking they married hastily

Hey, I'm still single and available probably too young for this lady though...

Originally Posted by Greg Frazer

You've probably got half the men on this site thinking they married hastily

If your budget can stretch just a little bit more... how about one of these?

http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...51/1203373.htm

I think there are still some available (not sure) and the real beauty of them is that you can't buy one unless you're a member of SRP...

which you are

Greg Frazer

I dont think that holds much value for someone who has no idea what SRP is. It is really only a members only razor, I just dont think it would hold much value for anyone who isnt rather heavily involved on SRP. Plus the fact that it is in current production, and I would assume there will be another run (numbered sequentially of course) eventually, so they areally are not NOS. Yes its collectible, but I think its only truly valuable to someone who is a dedicated member of the site.

Good Afternoon you guys!

Wow - I love how this thread spread like a wild fire!

Just to clear things up, I'm 24, a literature grad student, not into polygamy, don't believe in marriage, too selfish to ever have children, think straight razors are a unique art - and an acquired taste, my boyfriend is a freelance tattoo artist who has a suit and tie job during the day, and right now I am laughing my butt off at all your funny comments! :P

You guys are wonderful! You know it got me thinking, yes - I do see how your s/o's, wives, girlfriends, boyfriends, etc. may find it harder to understand collecting straight razors.. however, it is just a valid art as paintings, books, and other "collectibles". It's far more unconventional, but isn't that what art REALLY is? It pushes the boundaries, is the outcast of society, misunderstood, but all in all interesting and creates amazing communities such as this one. It's not so bad.

There is no doubt that movies like "Sweeney Todd" may throw people into a phobic frenzy - but then again who cares. Some people think global warming is a myth.

All in all, once I get home from work, I'll take another good look and make up my mind

Oh! Which first straight razor did you guys like? Is it from the very very first post I did? The one from vintageblades??

Cheers!

Originally Posted by srnewbie

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Oh! Which first straight razor did you guys like? Is it from the very very first post I did? The one from vintageblades??

Cheers!

I *think* that's the one they mean

Yeah, I think there's different reasons why people get into straights. Some are utilitarian - I'd guess a lot of us started there actually. I noticed that once the initial learning curve flattened, I shifted to more the "collecting" branch, although I still use all my razors to shave with. It's actually a shift in the relative value of various things - materials, aesthetics, rarity, history, etc. I collect old books too and the parallels are noticable.

Anyway, I'm sure whatever you decide on, your partner will love it. Not least because you went to so much time and trouble.

James.

Well polygamy doesn't necessarily mean marriage. In fact most people I know who believe polygamy don't apply it to marriage. My own personal stance on marriage is that the government shouldn't handle it at all. Freedom to the people! Despite my views, I'll probably end up getting married anyway... Just how I was raised, and my views accept polygamoy. For some reason, I just can't bring myself to practice it though.

Just curious, what's SO stand for?

Originally Posted by srnewbie

I love how this thread spread like a wild fire!

Yeah something about the word boyfriend just gets us all hyped up! I think for most guys though it's a great turnoff...

In my opinion, the best specific razor that was presented would be the...

8/8 Henckels Friodur Square Point with a Scalloped Maroon Macarta, followed by the 8/8 Henckels Friodur Square Point with Black Cherry Polypearl.

I eliminated some (ones from classicshaving.com that weren't limited editions) because I didn't think they were rare enough for a collector appreciate them as much as other razors. He can get those pretty much anytime as long as they're still in production.

Now even though he's just a collector, not a straight shaver, functionality should still be considered. There was two of them which didn't have grinds on them. That didn't eliminate them, but it counted against them. I don't know about the other guys, but I find the grinds, not only are aesthetically pleasing, but most certainly do help with the grip. I kind of wish my DOVO had bottom grinds on them. The rest was left to aesthetics and materials. The first one looked nice, but it would've been better with authentic wood, in my opinion. Personally, I don't look highly upon celluloid. That's what eliminated the others and basically left the Henckels.

Henckels are among the suggested razors on the sticky in the newbie forum. And custom made scales give them a great value boost, I think. Choosing between the Black Cherry Polypearl and the Scalloped Maroon Macarta scales was no walk in the park. But something about the Scalloped Maroon Macarta struck me as being really unique, and I wouldn't regret buying it.

So those are just my thoughts.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Anyway, I'm sure whatever you decide on, your partner will love it. Not least because you went to so much time and trouble.

Oh most definitely. No doubt in my mind, he'd already love the fact that you really like this hobby. Simple fact that you reached out to a community for help and learned a lot about his hobby (was gonna list more but they slipped my mind) instead of just getting anything that looked good. would make him love you a TON more! He'll mostly forget about the razor itself and just think, "wow, I'm such a lucky guy to have a girl like this" instead of "wow, I have this beautiful razor."

Originally Posted by Berticus

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Just curious, what's SO stand for?

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Significant Other (I think)

James.

Originally Posted by jnich67

Oh SRNewbie, maybe you could do a seminar for SRP wives/GFs and SOs about supporting our hobby?

Hear, hear!