Thread: Does RAD + ADD = Divorce?

ohhhhhh! Cry me a River!

Ha what a great thread!! I own 60 odd razors (more in transit) - my partner has seen about 20 of them. I get a sick thrill out of getting them into the house without her knowing lol. I thought I was ready to stop after my Puma Gold, but I somehow won two more razor auctions today... Been researching DE's lately too... I wonder how they shave... All hope is lost ;-)

Originally Posted by EisenFaust

Ha what a great thread!! I own 60 odd razors (more in transit) - my partner has seen about 20 of them. I get a sick thrill out of getting them into the house without her knowing lol. I thought I was ready to stop after my Puma Gold, but I somehow won two more razor auctions today... Been researching DE's lately too... I wonder how they shave... All hope is lost ;-)

I don't know if you bid out of US, but here's a seller that has a lot of DE's and they are TOPS in all categories. Just good people. I've bought several from them and can't recommend them highly enough! Regards, Howard

cedarfurnitureman | eBay

My other says that she does not like looking at those ‘sharp things’ so please do not leave those ‘sharp things’ in my sight, I know you have them but I just don’t want to see them.

She also does not want to see me shaving with them (straight razors) as they scare her and she worries she may see blood.

Well it sounds like an open door to buy more razors to me, almost like an invite. All I have to do is keep them out of her eyesight and I can have as many as I like.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Buy a razor you really really cannot afford to buy, right now. Yes, 2 weeks before Christmas. I'd suggest a $1K+ Damascus with Mammoth ivory scales custom.

If that doesn't cure the RAD it will at least keep it quiet for a while while you try to hide the bank statements from the wife.

James.

Originally Posted by SirStropalot

I'm lucky to have a WLUW (wonderful, loving and understanding wife). I just went to Classic Shaving and bought the Zowada 7/8 Square Pt. Ebony. I was teasing about her reading the post. She told me to buy it yesterday and I couldn't pull the trigger until 5 minutes ago. OK Jim, it's your turn. Zowada Razors

Wow Howard, I thought Jimbo was telling me to buy the custom razor. Looks like you took it as a personal challenge.

You really do have a fantastic wife (definately a keeper)! Merry Christmas and a very Happy New year for you.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Been there, the stress and strife walked out the door 30 years ago ...... smooth sailing ever since ...

Hi Jimmy, I just celebrated my 30th anniversary with my wife in September. I might (it's close) be a little more attached to her than the razors. Besides she let me get this far in my collecting very quick, she definately has some redeeming qualities.

Originally Posted by regularjoe

I found myself saying, "wow, I don't feel so bad now." Then I looked around my living room here. 15 straight razors, 5 safeties, and 12 stones. The TV is off, and I'm reading SRP after stopping my work on a razor that I just can't manage to create an even bevel on today. I'm already planning my next scavenger hunt, already checked the bank account, and have razor related purchases on their way to me now. I've eaten bread, eggs, and ramen for the last 3 days...

I sure wish I had something around here to sell...Maybe I could hock this tv.

Hi RJ, great idea. I just a new big screen TV last Chistmas. That should be worth at least 10 vintage razors on ebay!

I'll have to think about that.

Originally Posted by KindestCutOfAll

Wow Howard, I thought Jimbo was telling me to buy the custom razor. Looks like you took it as a personal challenge.
You really do have a fantastic wife (definately a keeper)! Merry Christmas and a very Happy New year

Yeah, with James it sounds that way, on the wife of 43 years, yes! But I've wanted a Zowada for quite some time. He sent Classic Shaving several recently and they sold quickly. All but one of the Damascus. I watched it for day's and thought every time that I would look it would be sold. Not so! I really wanted it, and she said " if you want it you need to get while you can". Your post sent me over the edge, happily, and I'm very glad to now have a one of a kind Zowada! Merry Christmas to you and your family and a Happy New Year!! And, Welcome to SRP and I hope we have many good and pleasant conversations. Fondest Regards, Howard

...by the way can anybody recommend a good Polish manufactured razor?

Try a Wapienica (I think I have that spelled right). They're occasionally available used, and/or NOS. Were used as "surgical razors", and have metal scales. I've read complaints about the balance, but the edge is OK (or better).

Fendrihan has some with wooden scales in the catalog, but they're all sold out.

Charles

Thanks Charles.

If the Wapienicas were surgical razors, can I assume they are stainless? If they are that is fine, I just tend toward carbon steel when I have a choice.

Are there any / were there any other razor manufacturers in Poland?

Can we form a group based on the 12 step philosophy?

Originally Posted by ace

Can we form a group based on the 12 step philosophy?

May I suggest the following 12 steps:

1. Buy a razor.
2. Evaluate cutting edge and Hone / Strop as appropriate.
3. Shower or apply hot moist towel to face.
4. Apply pre-shave lotion.
5. Apply lather to face.
6. Shave with the grain (WTG).
7. Rinse face and apply lather again.
8. Shave across the grain (XTG).
9. Rinse face and apply lather again.
10. Shave against the grain (ATG).
11. Rinse face and rub block of Alum over freshly shaved skin.
12. Apply desired lotions, aftershaves and colognes and repeat again from step #1.

Originally Posted by ace

I don't think that's exactly the kind of group I was talking about. On top of that, there are 13 steps, and that's a bad sign.

I have to apologize, math is not my strong suit. My step 12 stuttered.

The world's balance has now been restored.

Thanks Ace!