What caused the 'boom?'

**ShoreBird** · 02-24-2011, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by cyberbiker

If straightrazor manufacturers would advertise their products the same as all what you see on the boob tube They might make a bigger come back. The cost alone on what you pay for blades over a years time would buy a good straight razor. Over a few years everything to keep in shave readt condition.

think of all the disclaimers and warning labels

**swimlikehell** · 02-24-2011, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by ats200

I would have to agree with almost everything said. It is a large combination of variables I suppose. I really think Gugi had a good point with male grooming becoming increasingly popular. Art of Shaving has probably sparked the interest of many just by having straights on the shelves.

I can agree with this, I went to a new AOS store near me because I was interested to see what it was about I listened to the sales person give the whole speaw on how everything works so I bought a travel set. For a while I had said I would like to start shaving with straight razors but never actually acting on it. I used the brush and cream that night and the whole experience had me thinking if it was this good with a cartridge how great could it be with a better razor i.e. DE or SR. I found this site and a few weeks passed and I had placed and order for my first razor.

Similarly I got my dad the same AOS travel setup I started with for christmas. After his first shave with everything he was saying, "I think I might start using a straight razor."

**Bruce** · 02-24-2011, 06:58 PM

I think hoglahoo is right: it's Lynn's fault.

**Str8Edge** · 02-24-2011, 07:04 PM

I'm not sure what caused it I'm just glad it's happening. There are a lot arts that people do not have the chance to enjoy because corporate america says there isn't enough time or it isn't convienent. I say "BULLOCKS" People are always trying to find an easier way of doing something, and easier or more convienent doesnt mean better. Maybe some people are starting to realize that and picking up a straight is their way of showing it.

**raneyday** · 02-24-2011, 07:08 PM

I was always lead to believe this segment had something to do with it.

YouTube - Shaveblog's Corey Greenberg on NBC's Today Show

**LinacMan** · 02-24-2011, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

Lynn Abrams caused it...

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

I blame Don Draper

Yea, but where would they be without "the enablers" such as Max, Glen, Karen, and Momma Bear?

**Deerhunter1995** · 02-24-2011, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by ats200

I'm sure this has been discussed but to re-up the subject...

What do you think caused the 'straight razor boom?' I've read countless threads that suggest this has happened slowly but recently. Antique stores and flea markets tell me as soon as razors come in they go out. Prices are soaring also.

I know I am personally part of this, but I blame my girlfriend. She bought me a shave brush for Christmas which led me to researching soaps and creams and that led me here. Through reading the forums I decided to give straights a try.

In my opinion, it is the success of this site that brings so many into the 'hobby' (or should I say addiction). I feel many find their old family straights, come on here to "get an appraisal" and realize there is actually still an active community of straight razor users.

Is my premise even correct here? I just assume the practice has gotten more popular but as I am new myself, I can't be one to judge. I'd love to see what you all have to say.

PS: Is it just me or is there an endless supply of NOS fillys on eBay?

You just stay out of the local antique stores in the statecollage area, so far ur the only other person within 50 miles of me and ever stinking time i got to a store they say that when they get a straight in its sold with in a week,

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**LarryAndro** · 02-24-2011, 10:37 PM

It helps that straight razors don't take up much room, and are made of good quality steel. So, they sit in drawers and boxes until they are sold in estate sales and reenter the market. If it wasn't for this continual influx of "new" stock, I suspect the price of vintage straights would be increasing even more rapidly.

Who knows where the zenith in interest in straights lies. But, as interest increases, the influx of truly new razors by Dovo and Hart and others will also increase, somewhat dampening the rise of vintage prices.

I fully expect vintage straight prices to continue to increase. But, I don't expect the increase to be dramatic.

**leadduck** · 02-24-2011, 11:58 PM

No. Sorry, ats200. It's your girlfriend. She's far more influential than you know.

**ats200** · 02-25-2011, 03:03 AM

Originally Posted by Deerhunter1995

You just stay out of the local antique stores in the statecollage area, so far ur the only other person within 50 miles of me and ever stinking time i got to a store they say that when they get a straight in its sold with in a week,

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But I leave the broken ones for you to restore!

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