Thread: The Straight Razor's Future

I tend to agree with 1OldGI. I first bought a straight about 30 years ago at a cutlery store (Hoffritz) because I have always been fascinated with "tools", especially sharp ones, and it seemed cool to a then 35 year old. I gave it up because it was too hard to learn with no mentor (or internet).

I think it will remain like pipes...a niche for those who enjoy 'the slower, finer things'. However, I expect DE might take off because Gillette and others can make renewable income from it and it will still be cheaper for the consumer, and a better shave than cartridges or electrics. I have a 25 year old son who is in love with DE because he had a skin sensitivity problem, is military and has to shave every day, and I set him on to it.

We'll see, but I'd expect SR demand and price to level off like high capacity handguns and 'assault' rifles have.