Thread: Early retirement for my DD?

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)

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.

+1 to Jimmy's sage advice. It seems a shame to not use something as nice as a NOS DD your friend gave you. As others have said, you'll remember him when you use it, and if you don't use it, someone else will put it to use when you're gone. I say lather up and let 'er do what she was made for!

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.

That's a great-looking razor Goog.

Personally, I think I would use it, but as part of a str8 razor rotation and then not all the time.

I know that Dubl Duck has great sentimental value for you. On the other hand, my thoughts are that str8 razors exist so that they can be used. Unless you are a dedicated collector of str8 razors, however, i would use it, ever so often--perhaps on those special occasions--birhtdays, anniversaries, job promotions, etc.

I'd shave with it. It's already part of your life story. If you use it (and take good care of it), you will have a fine razor to use, and a fine friend to remember.

The other choices are:
2. sell it now while it is like new.
3. put it in a drawer.
4. display it.

If you don't shave with it, I think "display it" is the next best thing.

I would use it at least once in a while, its not just the looks that make it worth having.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

I would use it at least once in a while, its not just the looks that make it worth having.

I with Kelly on this one, use it once in a while. It's a nice razor. Still has the original goldwash on the tang, minimal hone wear.....Very nice, plus I love the way the DD GE's shave....

Originally Posted by DavyRay

I'd shave with it. It's already part of your life story. If you use it (and take good care of it), you will have a fine razor to use, and a fine friend to remember.

The other choices are:
2. sell it now while it is like new.
3. put it in a drawer.
4. display it.

If you don't shave with it, I think "display it" is the next best thing.

#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

I say use it and love it

If you decide not to use it for a while, coat the blade with some baby oil so it doesn't get spotty. Very pretty razor!

Originally Posted by greatgoogamooga

Unfortunately, I dont' have son to pass it on to.

Goog

I'm up for adoption I'm sure my parents won't mind.