Thread: Early retirement for my DD?

Originally Posted by greatgoogamooga

#2 is blasphemy!
I hadn't thought about #4.... Unfortunately, I dont' have son to pass it on to. I love my daughter dearly, but I doubt she'll want to shave her legs with it

Goog

Some day.... "Gramps"... she will be happy to pass it on to
the fuzziest in her house. Keep it and use it in good health.

A quote from an old friend would say to me " What are you saving it for, the next guy!!"

Originally Posted by Vulcan500rider

I'm just a SR noob, but my .02 is to use it; she'd be beautiful sitting on a shelf, but so much prettier in use.

Gorgeous razor.

+1 Retiring that razor would be the shaving equivalent of having a mint condition Shelby Cobra 429 that never leaves the garage. If I owned that razor I can assure you I'd probably sooner retire the rest of my fleet and keep that one. But that's just me, I'm a Duckophle.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I have some Case tested xx pocket knives that are mint and for which I am the custodian. Eventually when I shuffle off this mortal coil some other fellow will enjoy using what I have been keeping pristine for him. So with razors I use them while I'm here..... and I haven't got as long ahead of me as is behind me ..... so all the more reason to use it.

Wise words from an even wiser man.

I think that the bottom line is to use that razor. Even if you used it every day and honed it in a responsible manner, it will outlive you, your children as well as your grandchildren. I don't think there's much damage to be done to the razor by using it. Keep it cleaned and oiled during it's life and enjoy it forever.

Yes. Early retirement is definetely the way to go. Someplace nice, where it is displayed properly and respected. Here, let me give you my address.

Ursus
Squeegee Sanctuary for Retired Razors


(Just kidding. If you continue to use it, it serves its purpose, but it won't hold so pristine forever. It would also depend on what kind of emotional value it has and how it shaves. Your call - do you want to watch it or use it)

Very nice! I love DD's, I think they are great looking razors.

Personally, I'd use it and love it! Thats what it was made for, and whilst it would look great on a shelf you dont get the additional enjoyment of holding it in your hand and feeling the edge on your skin. Yep, use it and love it!

If you had gotten it from some college kid - would you use it? You were that kid.
If you had gotten it from some dad - would you use it? You are that father.
If you had gotten it from some grandfather - would you use it? Someday you'll be that grandfather.
If you had sent it to me - would I use it? Ooops, sorry, that slipped out.

Use it, love it, hug it, pet it, show it off, hide it from those who would disparage it, but above all, use it.

Zacsdaddy

Unless you obtain something for an investment (in which case you want to lock it away since every scratch and mark will devalue it) I think things are meant to be used. If I were you I would use it as a sunday razor that way it will get use but still stay pristine.

Use it! Call it a very special occasion razor, but it was meant to shave with and will do so with style and excellence.