Straight Razor Shaver Ages.
I am just wondering what sort of ages most people are that use a straight razor.
I myself am 23, and I have seen a few other younger members here too.
By no means at all am I being ageist, this is purely just out of interest. So I am not looking for the "you are only as old as you feel" comments that are sure to follow a post like this one haha.
The reason I ask is that most of my friends who are my age have never even seen a straight razor in the flesh, only on movies and things like that. And are totally blown away when the find out I shave with one.
I am wondering what gets people interested in straight razors most, and what sort of differences age makes in people's interest to start shaving with a straight razor.
I myself being like the idea of not having to buy disposable razors and polluting the environment with unnecessary waste. Plus I really appreciate good craftsmanship, I will buy anything made by a person who had made things by hand their whole life any day over buying something from a shop which is pumped out of a factory if I can.
I also like knives and other camping/survival tools etc, so straight razors are really a no brainer if you like sharp things.
Not to mention, how much more bad arse is it to shave with a straight razor than a crappy bit of plastic with a disposable blade?
I am not really all that interested in collecting rare blades and never using them etc. Some might even be horrified to think that I would buy a rare NOS, and would unpack it and use it straight away.
Anyway, just wondering what everyones thoughts are on this subject. I would like to hear why some of you decided to start straight razor shaving. Was it the collect-ability? Because its the greener option? Bored of disposable razors etc, and if you feel that your age made a difference in what inspired you to get interested.
Cheers.
Cayne
Started a little while ago
I'm 18, and got really into it when a friend told me that using those plastic things was a waste of time and money, so I stopped. I don't have a straight yet, but I plan to get a shave first, then buy one (I haven't shaved in like 4 months, so I'm looking forward to it :)). I knew they where around, but just never found a barber who would do it.
In short, I also want a better shave. I'm sick of getting razor burns, so I thought that I would give this a try.
Straight Razor Shaver Ages
I started using a straight 10 months ago, when I was 65. I'm hooked! Trying to get my sons interested and they say they "might one day" but haven't got time now. I will keep working on them!!