Thread: New shaver- somewhat discouraged

It's a 5/8. I thought about a wider razor as well. I have a message in to Lynn to either hone this one or purchase another, and we'll see how it goes.

As for prep, no problem there. Before I ever touched a str8 I had a collection of brushes, soaps, creams, etc. that I use religiously.

Thanks again,

Scotto

I figured your prep was ok being a DE shaver. I assumed you would need good prep with them as well.

I have 3 5/8s right now. I've got a 6/8 coming to me any day now. I have a somewhat heavy beard. I think RT had indicated that, for him, a 6/8 is the way to go. I'm hoping that the shave improves with my new 6/8. Of course, I get great shaves from my 5/8s. I just want to put a little variety in my stock.

And I thought straight razor shaving was supposed to SAVE you money... LOL

Originally Posted by str8rzrshvr

And I thought straight razor shaving was supposed to SAVE you money... LOL

HAHAHAHAHAHA I started this because when my wife told me the Braun activator she was going to get me for Christmas was $200. I told her that was too much just get me a str8 razor. I probaly spent at least three times that amount already.

Originally Posted by str8rzrshvr

I have 3 5/8s right now. I've got a 6/8 coming to me any day now. I have a somewhat heavy beard. I think RT had indicated that, for him, a 6/8 is the way to go. I'm hoping that the shave improves with my new 6/8. Of course, I get great shaves from my 5/8s. I just want to put a little variety in my stock.

And I thought straight razor shaving was supposed to SAVE you money... LOL

I know, huh? It's supposed to be economical, right? But then we all become obssessive and need dozens of kick-ass razors!!

I'm 6 Franklins into this "obsession" already and I've only been at it only 3 months. I'm sure I'll let go of a few more before all is said and done when I find the happy median on razor ownership. Then I watch Lynn's video and see the arsenal he's got in his lab....Whoa!!!

It is, however, much cheaper than my previous "hobby"....watches!! It won't be long before I start selling pieces of my watch collection to fund razor purchases. Let's see....razors, or watches...

Jeff

Originally Posted by RichZ

HAHAHAHAHAHA I started this because when my wife told me the Braun activator she was going to get me for Christmas was $200. I told her that was too much just get me a str8 razor. I probaly spent at least three times that amount already.

$2/cartridge for an M3, the reason I smashed my electric was (besides the poor shave) the outrageous cost of replacement heads...no way!!! So of course TO SAVE MONEY I've spent a few hundred on stones, razors, brushes, creams...did I say a few hundred, maybe that was an exageration---on the low side. Oh well, I've spent more on good scotch, my car, house, wife, etc... and all of these obsessions are quite enjoyable. Gotta keep it in perspective.

Is why I thought I'd make the transition to straight razor shaving. I'm justifying the cost right now as it costs more up front to stock up and become a straight razor shaver, but the cost over the long haul will be significantly reduced. At least that's what I'm hoping for. But, in any event, I have decided that I will be a straight razor shaver from here on out. I really enjoy it.

Jeff

Hey, I just noticed that this is my 100th post! Rest easy fellow SRP members, I don't expect the same kind of recognition/acknowledgement that T.O. expected for catching his 100th career TD pass. I won't react by saying we all would be better shavers if our razors were Mach3s...'cuz I know that ain't the truth!!

Just someone send me a Dubl Duck Wonderedge, that's all...LOL

Originally Posted by ForestryProf

$2/cartridge for an M3, the reason I smashed my electric was (besides the poor shave) the outrageous cost of replacement heads...no way!!! So of course TO SAVE MONEY I've spent a few hundred on stones, razors, brushes, creams...did I say a few hundred, maybe that was an exageration---on the low side. Oh well, I've spent more on good scotch, my car, house, wife, etc... and all of these obsessions are quite enjoyable. Gotta keep it in perspective.

You know you are right! It is something that is very enjoyable to me. So what the hell.

the good things in life are not always free! Contrary to what women say...LOL

Every penny I've spent on this obsession has been worth it.

Jeff