Straight razor shaving poll
1. How old are you? 44
2. When did you start using a straight razor? 2 months ago
3. Why do you use a straight razor? Because I enjoy the ritual and it provides a much better shave.
4. Where do you live? What type of area is it?(urban, country?) Suburban Detroit
5. What sort of hobbies to you enjoy outside of sharpening razors? Watches, sports, pens, etc.
6. If you are older, do you have a son that may have interest in using a straight razor? if so how old is he? No, just two young daughters
7. Why did you start using a straight razor? Were you dissatisfied with other types of razors? Tradition? Tradition. I remember, as a young boy, watching my Grandfather shave with his straight razor. I always said that one day I would shave like that. When I got tired of the M3 experience and related cost, I said, "now is the time". I won't shave any other way.
8. Where did you buy your razor? Classicshaving.com Dovo "Special" 5/8
9. Do you feel that shaving with a straight is worth any additional time it may take you to complete your shave?
Absolutely! between the proper prep, the relaxing shave and the proper after-shave, it's absolutely worth the extra time. Once you rub your hand over your freshly shaved face and feel just how close and comfortable it is, you realize the time just spent is well worth the end result.