Thread: Knowing when to throw in the gloves.

I got a GD razor about 3 or 4 months ago. I am not here to debate GD's that's been done many times on this forum before. I am simply asking for a thought or opinion out of the great wisdom pooled together in one place.... I have another razor that I bought and I can do a one pass on it if I really wanted to but it seems that this just isn't the case with my GD. I like it because it was my first razor but honestly I feel like it's a Prius (my GD) trying to race a Shelby GT (a quality razor). I feel like I'm getting ready to retire it due to the fact it isn't that great. Which brings me to my main question... When have, or do you guys know its time to move on to another razor. What is a way to give it a "proper burial"?

this is my opinion,, why even waste time on a maybe blade? to many good blades out there for about the same money ,, if 50% of them are good ,, that's still not worth my time ,, so just saying , I get these things to shave with , not mess with and make me stressed good luck tc

I have two stubborn razors of good make that I have not touched in months because they frustrate me. I have another one not worth my time similar to a gold dollar. Throw them in an old cigar box and forget them. The two that frustrate me I will revisit, the other... Never

There is a blade selection called "Wall Hangers."
~Richard

I move on, even from good razors, as I come across better ones, As Richard said, put it in a display. Guests won't know the difference in brands.

As others have said, I have a few that give absolutely great shaves, and a few (some even more valuable) that I can't get a decent shave with. Retire the GD to display or worse...JMHO

Originally Posted by S0LITARYS0LDIER

When have, or do you guys know its time to move on to another razor.

keep the best,
hell with the rest.

Sounds like it's time to try a different razor.If it were me I would pick up a nice Vintage Blade and have it professional honed before use.A couple of brands I like are Dubl Duck F.E.Engels Wester Bros.
Once you shave with a great vintage blade.It hard going back to a lower quality blade.
Regards Mike

GD's make great letter openers...just sayin.

Originally Posted by ReardenSteel

GD's make great letter openers...just sayin.

Butter knives too, although they might not be sharp enough if its cold butter.