Early retirement for my DD?

Back in college, when Reagan was still president, I mentiioned to my roomate that it would be cool to try shaving with a straight razor. For my 21st birthday, he gave me a new, never honed shiney razor with pearl handles and some ducks on it with gold plating. Very nice I said. Tried it once, then put it in a drawer for 20 years.

The razor was a Double Duck Goldedge, NOS, and knowing him, he probably paid $20 for it. had he known what it would turn out to be, he probably would have kept it. This was my first razor and I wisely entrusted it to Ken Rup when I started getting serious about shaving with it. he put a beutiful edge on it and straightened out the scales so it closed properly. Since then, I have added a couple of W&Bs, a nice Torrey, a Boker and a few others to the stable (yes, I have SAD....and I'm okay with that).

I have been looking for another DD to replace this one, so I don't get it all dirty, but I'm just too cheap. The question is, do i retire it early, and save it for special occasions, or use it and love it?

Goog

and now for your viewing pleasure:

Very nice :) Not often you notice the drawer inhabitants have a value beyond the sentimental :)

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.

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 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. ;)

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.

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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.

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#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:rofl2:

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!

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Originally Posted by greatgoogamooga

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

Goog

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

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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:rofl2:

Goog

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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!!"

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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.

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+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.

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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. ;)

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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
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(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.

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Originally Posted by nun2sharp

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

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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....

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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. ;)

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+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!

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Originally Posted by ursus

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
:rofl2:

(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)

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Come to think of it, lots of retirees live in Florida. If you'd like to give you're razor a full, healthy active retirement I know just the place. PM me for my address. :rofl2:

I think part of it's history should include you using that beauty. Save it for holidays if you wish but do put it to use! Make it part of your tradition and it really will have some history behind it.