Thread: Discrimination and Prejudice against Straight shaving

this thread had me laughing, but hey i digress. as far as what people think, hell i live in west by god virginia, im not doing anything odd, those new fangled razors havent hit the shelves here yet, what do you mean 5 blades, i didnt even know they made such a thing, most of the men around here havent touched a razor in many a year, and those of you who live close to me, you know what im talking about, cause some of your friends are just the same way, and i can start to name names if you dont agree with me on that, lolololol

Originally Posted by BigJim

I think what gets people a little nervous is being super excited. So many people live without any real passion in life it's weird to them to see someone get that excited...especially an adult. As adults we're told that we're supposed to be sedate. So I curb my excitement over the things in life I'm passionate about until people get to know me and a little bit about what I'm passionate about. *Note: I don't curb my passion or excitement, just dial it back around the unaware/uninformed.

My $.02

BigJim, this post is one of the most true, and spot on that I have read on this forum. Great view and logic.

Originally Posted by chattersking

Does any of you feel that there is some certain discrimination and/or prejudice against Straight shaving? Do you feel embarrassed to talk about it and feel that the world looks down like we are some sort of weirdos? My co-worker caught me surfing SRP and looking at some shaving videos. We were in a discussion of straight shaving and me being very enthusiastic and eager thought to share all that I know about straight shaving. However his reaction was a bit uncomfortable like I made a social faux pas and like I'm in a cult or clan and straight shaving is suppose to be for "old timers".
This is not the first time where I have found this to be challenging, Im always on a look out for straight razors, hones etc and many times people have given me the weird eye.

Do you guys feel the same way, and feel that there is a certain attitude of the society when it comes to straight shaving?

Im sorry if I have touched on an uncomfortable subject, or posted in the wrong category but I rather clarify if its just me or everyone else who feels this way.

I got quite the opposite reaction from my partner @ work. I mentioned that I straight shaved, and he then proceeded to proclaim me "a rennaissance man."

Most people can't believe I do it, but they don't discriminate on the subject. Each to his own, and they respect that. They seem to be intrigued by it, and feel that it's ''cool''. I'm not at all embarrassed.

Never. Just envy. Because each of them realised at that very moment that I shave like a man and they.... well they shave the way Mr Gillette, Schick etc tell them to shave through mass marketing campaigns.

I will say that my wife thinks I am a freak for using a straight. Totally doesn't get it. My boss who is a surgeon is timid but curious. I have enjoyed every minute of the rather steep learning curve, and time spent in front of the mirror.