I work in a technical field and have always liked simpler technologies (also into sailboats, canoes, fixed gear bikes and old tube guitar amps). Someone once said a good engineer can do for 10 cents what anyone can do for 10 dollars. Straight razors certainly fit that philosophy! I had used a mug and brush with disposable double edged and triple edged blades for years. Once my son found out that you could still get/fix/use/buy straights, he knew it would appeal and he told me.