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02-06-2014, 09:12 PM #1
why a straight razor?
I am curious for what reasons a man decides to use a straight razor. As for me I thought it would be a good idea to carry a sharp blade in my jump boot. It was a simple change from that to shaving off what little fuzz I had and to give the razor some honing on my leather boot. That situation improved when I acquired a Chinese soldiers leather belt which I used for stropping That razor was confiscated when I came home but I re enlisted and went to Germany where I bought another razor and have used it ever since, along with a dozen more.
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02-06-2014, 09:34 PM #2
I think people have their own reasons why they do it. I started SR shaving because I thought it would be fun to do things a bit differently than most people do it. It was also interesting to learn a new skill. Ordinary modern shaving is so easy and "straight" forward. It's more interesting if it takes some skill.
Since I started, shaving has become more fun than it used to be. I incorporate more things into my routine to make it more comfortable and that makes the whole experience better. The feeling you get after a SR shave with proper preparation, execution and finish is so much better than after a quick electric dry shave.
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02-06-2014, 09:41 PM #3
I can't speak for anyone but me. I use a straight because I can for one thing. not everyone can say that. the other is I found this site. the fellowship. It's kind of like having thousands of new friends. I have to admit shaving with a straight and collecting them and honing them are fun but the fellowship with all these great people are the best
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02-06-2014, 09:47 PM #4
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02-06-2014, 10:02 PM #5
I first started 30 or so years ago, whn I ran across a Hoffritz cutlery store, went in to look at the kitchen knives and saw the straight razor section. I bought one and a strop, and armed only with talent acquired watching barbers as a child while getting my hair cut, I shaved with it for about 3 months. By then I had probably dulled the edge between shaving badly and stropping badly, and gave it up. Luckily, I cleaned it and oiled it before putting it away, because now it has been honed by Lynn and in my rotation.
This past June I ran across in in my gun safe, where I had stored it while we had kids in the house, and searched the internet. I landed here, watched the videos, read everything, bought a new strop razor, brush and mug, and thus was born my new hobby. I enjoy pampering myself with the shaving process a few times a week, although I use the brush and a soap or cream every day with a double edge. I just think it's fun to take my time, and as Ludvig said, i love the help, support and spirit of this forum's membership!
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02-08-2014, 03:35 AM #6
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02-08-2014, 09:20 AM #7
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Thanked: 3222Out of curiosity for the heck of it is how I started. Happily, like others have said, it turned a mundane daily task into an enjoyable experience and hobby. Shaves are pretty decent too.
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02-06-2014, 10:25 PM #8
I'm among those who started because I was just _that ticked off_ about rising cartridge prices. Sure, I still throw money at shaving, but this way I throw it at something I love instead of something I hate.
More basically, though, I like anything that calls for learning, that pays off tangibly, and that never "runs out" or reaches an end: chess, martial arts, straight shaving, math…that kind of thing.Keep your pivot dry!
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02-06-2014, 10:53 PM #9
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02-06-2014, 11:03 PM #10
I hated shaving most of life (my dad used an electric and naturally so did i) until my son convinced me to try a DE. now i'm graduating to a straight and look forward to shaving. love the challenge and also the collecting!
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