Thread: What did grampa do ??

Chances are that they were using double-edged razor blades, if we are talking about most of our parents or grandparents. My grandfather is 91 years old, and I don't think he ever picked up a straight razor.

As for way back in the day, I was under the impression that barbers were mostly the ones utilizing straight razors. I assume that, those being their tools, they would take pretty good care of them (I am sure some kind of rest preventative was around, like some kind of oil.) People also might not have cared as much back then about aesthetics of their razors. Also, straight razors were convenience items at one point, not hobby items. If you had a razor go bad for whatever reason, just buy a new one.

Just some thoughts.