Quote Originally Posted by rhensley View Post
We few who use DE and Straight razors (compared to the world) are unique. we don't settle. If all it boiled down to is to scrap the face the cheap bic single edge throw away razor would do. but think of the fun we would miss. The comradeship that would be missed. The education on shaving we have gotten and most of all the friendships we've made. Ok let me get off my soap box.
I don't know if "settle" is really the right word to use or not. I could easily shave for the rest of my life using Arko, a DE/SE/Straight razor, and an inexpensive Omega boar brush and easily get a consistently close, comfortable and long lasting shave. By spending the money to try a good number of different more expensive soaps/creams, brushes and razors I have gained a little in shave quality compared to money spent. It has been fun but in the end not all that totally necessary for me at least.

Bob