Thread: DE motivations vs. straight razors

Originally Posted by TexasBob

...Most of my travel has been short term and I have been able to hold everything in a carry-on.

That is one of my motivations. I travel light and could easily get what I need into a carry-on but razors are another story.

This was illustrated when I was deployed. On my way back, it would have been easy to just travel with one small carry-on to avoid the baggage check and the nonsense since I had to change carriers. The issue was that I had to grab a checked bag then re-check it for the connection once I got back to the continental US.

My other worry is theft with a checked bag. None of the razors I take are particularly collectable, but they are custom in the fact that I found them and restored them with scales I made. It is less the intrinsic value than the point that my razors are mine and are individualistic. Sounds silly to some, but the folks here understand I'm sure...

Maybe I can work out a temporary swap with a DE user for a straight to see how I/we like the "other side" before taking the plunge... Just looking at travel options.

Originally Posted by RMC_SS_LDO

Maybe I can work out a temporary swap with a DE user for a straight to see how I/we like the "other side" before taking the plunge... Just looking at travel options.

I have picked up some WONDERFUL Gillette DE's for next to nothing. I nabbed a '48-'50 Aristocrat a bit ago for $5 at a flea market, and subsiquently got the best, closest shave that I have EVER had. Given, I have not shaved with a straight as of yet, so I am sure that statement will change soon. I hope to be shaving with a straight very soon. I am sure that I might look upon DE shaving as unfavorably as some straight users do some time down the road, but as of right now, I love my shaving ritual using a DE.

Let me know if you are unable to find anything. If I can look around here and grab something to help you out I would be more than happy to do so.

One can always consider a straight razor that takes disposable blades. That is what I use when I travel and loan out to friends who want to try straight shaving. I get BBS results from the el cheapo ones as well as the more expensive one.

Ever since I have been using a straight razor, my standard for a good shave has skyrocketed.

Pabster

My sincerest thanks! I have received some fine shaving gear from very kind folks here. I haven't tried the DE just yet; seems odd for now but I guess it is no stranger than taking up a straight!

Thanks!!

Allen