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    i think most people don't even realize str8 razor shaving is an option. when I told people i was shaving with a DE, they were like, yeah I did that when I was a kid. When I told people I was shaving with a straight, they said "isn't that dangerous" and "I think my great grandfather did that." That's great grandfather, not even grandfather.

    No one knows it's available, fairly easy and fun.

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    Quote Originally Posted by honedright View Post
    Possibly the same reason I will never own, nor use, an Ipod, bluetooth, or the like. I do own a basic (the one that came free with the service) cell phone for emergencies, and to keep in touch with my family, but I can't remember just how many times I've been tempted to throw the thing in the trash.

    To each his own...

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    Now while I love shaving with a straight I also love my ipod, bluetooth and cell phone. When I am tired of them I just shut them off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RichZ View Post
    Now while I love shaving with a straight I also love my ipod, bluetooth and cell phone. When I am tired of them I just shut them off.
    Exactly! I pay for the phone for my convenience, not someone elses.

    and on topic: pretty much every reason I can think of has been said. The few friends I have that would love to use one only have to shave every month or two.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RichZ View Post
    The only thing I can say to this is whenever I mention it to non-str8 users I get looks like I just told them to gargle with acid. The look of fear and amazement covers their face in an instant. I am not sure why I have to blame it on ignorance.
    Aint that the truth.. I have only one friend remotely intrigued enough to give it a try..

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    It's funny. When I tell people what I shave with, they think it's a bit eccentric. But, when I mention it in conjunction with a good wet shave, they all ask "Oh! I would love to find a proper barber to give me a real shave" and they do mean with a straight razor!
    Why don't they buy one????????????
    I have told them they are still available, and don't bite much

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    I think most people think that it is nuts to shave with a straight especially when it takes me at least 20 minutes. They are very reluctant to take the risk and give up the connivance of a 2 minute poor shave.

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    I suppose it takes on some people, and not so much on others.

    I have one friend who wants to get a "man-shave" so I'm in the process of getting him started. Most people just shake my hand, and tell me that they respect me or that I'm the craziest son-a-bitch they know. Both of which I take as compliments.

    The best thing though is telling someone to feel how smooth of a shave I got. Then when they touch my face, their eyes always pop open, because when I said "a smooth shave", they really weren't expecting a smooooooooth shave. Then after I'm done laughing at their confused face, I explain I use a straight. Then I generally get a handshake.

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