Thread: Why don't more guys shave with a straight?

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.

Originally Posted by honedright

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...

Scott

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.

Originally Posted by RichZ

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.

Originally Posted by RichZ

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..

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

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.

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.