Thread: 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.

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.