Quote Originally Posted by cudarunner View Post
I find it a common misconception that shaving with a straight is 'Dangerous'. I believe that it comes from the years and years of DE's, Electrics and Cartidges none of which have an unprotected blade at least while shaving.

When I would mention that I used Straight Razors and I'd get the 'dangerous' thing and or the "Aren't you afraid you'll cut your face" thing I'd just say "Do I look cut all to hell"? Once people got that in their head they usually mellowed and would ask more in depth questions.
Exactly, Roy. Everyone forgets that once upon a time, the only way to shave was using straights. I don't remember grandpa regaling me with stories of men accidentally killing themselves shaving. Maybe we are so far removed from those times that such razors are seen strictly as weapons?

Oh well. Guess the majority of men today can relish the convenience of the superior shaving, multi-multi-bladed disposable razors with high-tech lubricating strips and other gimmicky features. The increase in number of tiny, crap blades a razor can hold is like an arms race with no end in sight. Too bad the resulting shave is, well, less than ideal.

Sorry, OP.