Thread: The Future of Straight Razors

Originally Posted by Skippy

With the popularity of straight razors having increased dramatically in the past few decades, where do you think straights will be in the next 5,10,15 years? Do you think they will become popular enough that they will start competing with the cartridge razors? Or do you think they will remain where they are now? I'm thinking that they could have a shot in 5 or 10 years with the way they are increasing in popularity now.

Okay, maybe it was a little bit of a stretch that they would compete with cartridge razors. Instead, do you think they will at least start selling them in the big chain stores like Wal-Mart and so on?

I saw last week that the big chain store "El corte ingles" her in Spain has put up a shelf with straight razor stuff like strops and knives. I will try to take a pic next time i am there.

Originally Posted by Absur

I saw last week that the big chain store "El corte ingles" her in Spain has put up a shelf with straight razor stuff like strops and knives. I will try to take a pic next time i am there.

That would be cool if you could post a picture.

The way people will shave in the future, will be decided by marketing and not by the people.

Originally Posted by Slur

The way people will shave in the future, will be decided by marketing and not by the people.

+1
I agree.

Originally Posted by Skippy

Maybe it will, or maybe some famous person will be seen using one and will generate even more popularity, or at least consideration.

I didn't think of that . You make a good point , and I agree , that it could happen .

I think it will grow a bit more and then decrease back to something a bit smaller than it currently is.

I think when you look at similar niche items the road is already set. Look at Vinyl Records for instance. They have always remained popular with a certain segment. Also remember though we have a large membership the active members are but a fraction. We see the folks when the come and start straight shaving but we don't how many give up on it. Also we don't know how many of those buyers of straights on Eboy are strictly people caught up in the modern collecting craze and would never use one.

I agree the ranks of straight shavers are increasing but it will always remain a niche.

Originally Posted by dave5225

I didn't think of that . You make a good point , and I agree , that it could happen .

Yeah, now the only question is, who?

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I think when you look at similar niche items the road is already set. Look at Vinyl Records for instance. They have always remained popular with a certain segment. Also remember though we have a large membership the active members are but a fraction. We see the folks when the come and start straight shaving but we don't how many give up on it. Also we don't know how many of those buyers of straights on Eboy are strictly people caught up in the modern collecting craze and would never use one.

I agree the ranks of straight shavers are increasing but it will always remain a niche.

Very well said.

Just think. If this really takes off we could see TV ads with big sports stars advertising them, glossy packaging, mass production lower quality, higher prices and of course, a shortened life span so we have to replace them every six to eight months. They may even think of a way to make them digital. God help us if our way of shaving ever catches on in a big way.