Quote Originally Posted by Obie View Post
Gentlemen,

My double edge razors have always given me a good shave. Having trimmed my collection of about a dozen DE's (included Merkur 38C and 34C), I have chosen to keep the Edwin Jagger "Chatsworth" "barley" and the mock ivory, in addition to the Cyril Salter (uses a Merkur head). My blades of choice are Feather and 7 O'Clock (yellows).

The straight razor is my daily companion, of course. I love the art and the skill that goes into using it. I love stropping it. Taking care of it. Studying the history of it, and the different brands.

Yet, I save two or three shaves a month for the DE just to stay in touch. I am aware that some straight razor users completely abandon the DE. I cannot do that, because I am still fond of the DE. Also, I use a DE when strapped for time. When traveling, along with a Feather AC straight and a regular straight, I also carry a Merkur travel DE just in case time is short.

Some friends are worth keeping — and my DE is still a friend.

Regards,

Obie
I agree. Just out of curiosity, do you attach the same gender to your straight razors and DEs? For example, some refer to their straight as "she" [she shaves like a beut, for example]. Whereas I could see a DE being more of a dude, like a buddy.