Thread: What phase are you in ??

I had acquired a whole bunch of stuff before I even started learning with a straight, since I had enjoyed wet shaving before that (though with a 'modern' razor).

Now, though, I do feel the need to try all sorts of styles and sizes of razors, and since it seems so cheap compared to other hobbies (and since I like gadgets and new, shiny, sharp things), I've bought a bunch.

But, as my girlfriend pointed out to me, I now have a number of razors, and I could have just bought the seven-day set I was drooling over at the beginning for the same money. Duly chastened, I think I may save up for that for a while now, or the Thiers handforged. Maybe a sign of moving into a more picky stage?

And, I mean, seriously... a man can never have too many scents of shaving cream.

Hrm.

I don't see the point of having the stock 7 day set. Where is the fun if you are using the "same" razor every day. Instead, made your own 7 (or 365) day set

Nenad,
On first look the 7 day set looks a little boring I agree, but there is something very gentlemanly about a "set" of anything, especially in a nice fitted case. In the old days a proper gentleman would choose only the best so one single design, duplicated 7 times was just fine. Most gentlemen lived fairly ordered lives anyway. If a design was good, why stray from that. Besides, if a gentleman stepped to far outside the box, well my oh my, people may talk <g>

I am not sure the appeal or the real reason why but when I find a razor I just like the look and feel of I buy a second, to make a pair and often use the set when traveling. If one dulls, no problem, I still have my favorite (in duplicate) right next to it. And yes, I will probably get a 7 day set as well.

Tony

I would love to have a seven day set. However having a collection of different razors is pretty cool too.

As Tony said, there is something very gentlemanly and old-worldly about it. And, for someone like me who doesn't have a huge love of honing, the old fashioned reason still holds, too - you hone them once every other year or so, give or take.

A brace of pistols, or of shotguns, a set of matched silverware, whatever it is, having a number of matching pieces is great. And, this would be an heirloom to hand down, since I would hold out for the best set I could get of something like this.

Originally Posted by RichZ

I would love to have a seven day set. However having a collection of different razors is pretty cool too.

Oh, absolutely. And I have bought a number of different razors to try and see what I like, and what works for me, or something that just looked shiny and nice. But, there's always that one more item you drool over, and for me, it's the perfectly matched set.

After that, it'll probably be the best brush, or the complete bathroom remodel. There's always something.

I agree. I would love to have a 7 day set of Pumas

I could see (me) having favorable razors in pairs, however I've yet to come into a razor that I want two of HA!!
However I have to agree with Nenad that a set of seven identical blades would not appeal to me. Redundancy is boring

Originally Posted by Tony Miller

Nenad,
On first look the 7 day set looks a little boring I agree, but there is something very gentlemanly about a "set" of anything, especially in a nice fitted case. In the old days a proper gentleman would choose only the best so one single design, duplicated 7 times was just fine. Most gentlemen lived fairly ordered lives anyway. If a design was good, why stray from that. Besides, if a gentleman stepped to far outside the box, well my oh my, people may talk <g>

I was kidding a bit there. There was sure a value in 7day sets back there, because the good quality razor was somewhat hard to find (7 diferent brands), and another plus was consistency of edge quality. With 7 same razors you know what you get every shave. I have already made a pair of my favorite razors, 6/8 DOVO specials, one with black, the other with white handles. But I don't think I will get a full 7 day set in the future...

Originally Posted by RichZ

I agree. I would love to have a 7 day set of Pumas

If I could find a 7 day set of Pumsa in mint condition I would, most likely, never buy another razor.