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For me it was a mixture of 1, 3 and 4.
Not sure about cheaper as I have raging aquisition disorders..!
I had been using a DE for a few months and started reading more about how much better the shaves were on a Straight. I was also intrigued by straights in general though.
The reason i switched from cartridge/electric razors is comfort and to a degree cost.
I very very very rarely get in-grown hairs now and every shave is a good one. No diminishing returns, cartridge blades dull fast and electrics...well they are electrics.
For me it's all but the first choice
Started because of three and four, mostly three.
Sticking with it because of one, three and four.
Cheaper? No way. I've got RAD - and I love it.
3, 1, 4, in that order.
None of the above and some of the above. :)
If I had to pick one thing that first got me interested in straight razors, I would have to say the mystique. The appeal of an old-fashioned technology(similar to what draws me to manual typewriters, old radios, fountain pens, Zippo lighters, and my '77 English Raleigh bike). The satisfaction of using a well-designed, well-made tool. The codgerliness, if you will.
That I will spend less money on better shaves over the long run and be ecologically responsible by not trashing blades--if I ever get this mastered--those are very good things, and not insignificant, but secondary.
~Rich
None of the above. I purchased a straight because I thought the country I was moving to didn't have disposable razors.
Loved them from the first time I saw a photo of one when I was a kid. I do think that I get a better shave with a straight but even if I didn't I would still shave with them. :)
I'd have to say it's all of the above. When I started, it was mainly due to the superior shave and irritation issues. Cost wasn't a big motivator when I started, but now it would be. Cartridges are ridiculously expensive and it seems to me that the only reasonable solutions are DE or Straight. DE blades are ~.10c-.12c per blade. (I haven't purchased blades for a few years now, but that's my recolection. Please correct me if I'm wrong there)
And of course the use of a straight is fun and quite a conversation piece.
Actually, for me its the honing I like best. I always liked honing, but there really aren't alot of things that you can hone often, use, and get real use and appreciation of the edge you created. I got hooked the first time I was able to hone an edge that could shave fairly well. If it wasn't for that I'd prolly just have stuck to DEs.
Started because of one, sticking with it because of one, three, and four (and eventually two once it starts paying off)
Started because of one, sticking with it because of one, three, and four (and eventually two once it starts paying off)
Yup, it's cheaper for sure, uh huh, you bet. Why I was on my last $40 Norelco and I said to myself, "I better get me one of them cheap Le Grelots, a coupla Japanese horsehide strops, a scuttle, two or three Simpson brushes, a few pucks of Mitchells Wool Fat, oh, and a coticule natural combo. Why I oughta be able to get that stuff nice and cheap and get a good shave in the process.
Let's leave it at "the good shave," hmmmm? :nj
hmm not an easy choise
no it dont give me better shave
no i didnt enjoi the razorburn
its sure not cheap yet
im not going for 1 yet either
good news is the burn was almost nonexistant at last try and despite a few weepers
the beard is actually starting to look like i actually shaved
That's hilarious.
Then again, a Simple Dovo, Williams Soap, Drug Store boars brush and a paddle strop, and paste can be picked up for about as much as 1 year supply of Fusion cartridges. So over the long haul, it COULD be cheeper, but once you start salivating for all the nice soaps, creams, brushes, hones, more and more razors, yeah, you spend some cakemo.
But there's just something wrong about paying $20-$23 dollars for those Gillette cartridges and the shave is, well, not that good.
I didn't start using a straight because I loved it. I liked the idea and the nostalgia of the whole thing. Never having used one it was intimidating. I found one made in Little Valley,NY, which is a special place to me, it developed from there. Now I can say I love it. The buying, honing, shaving, refinishing. Next project- make a brush! Great stuff!
Ed
I didn't vote. I started because it just seemed interesting and historical.
spendur,
You didn't vote? You being a moderator and all, tsk, tsk. :dropjaw: I didn't vote either, but I get a free pass, not being a moderator and all. :y
I didn't vote because it's combo of all those but 1. I say this because it's only been few months and my fascination for straight was due to my old barber but this was years and years ago. I remembered how close of shave it was then my search with straight razors began.
This pole confused me totally. wow.
My impression was most people will choose the money reason but it wasn't. it was last place only 1 person choose it?
hmmmmmmm
Obviously that one person doesn't have RAD or HAD .... yet. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl
Gentlemen,
For me, the answer starts with number one, the most important, followed by the rest, which are also valid reasons why I shave straight.
Regards,
Obie
I'll go ahead and answer even though the poll slightly confused me. I am not so bright :(
I started using a straight razor because it was cheaper and made use of long-lasting quality tools compared to what I was doing at the time. I continued using it because I was stubborn to learn to use those long-lasting quality tools I had purchased.
Now I use straight razors not only for the reasons above, but also because I get a better shave with a straight razor and because I enjoy using the antique tools :)
Took the words out of MY mouth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stubear
1,3,4 for me too.
You left out curiosity?
I've been shaving with a DE for about 8 months and have been reading about the better quality shaves with a straight, so I'm want to try. Ordered my razor today, and looking forward to my first shave of the cheek.