Quote Originally Posted by Infectious View Post
Why is straight razor shaving so impossible for them to open up to, no matter what else they'll listen to?
For the same reason that
a) you don't mow your lawn with an old mechanical push mower
b) you don't bake your own bread
c) you don't butcher your own cows.
d) you use screws / nails / glue to fix 2 pieces of wood together, instead of chiseling dovetails.

Of course I don't know you so you might do one or more of the above, but I don't, and while I could believe anyone who says that
a) it would be better for my lawn
b) you can customize bread to your taste, and enjoy fresh bread every day
c) the meat is much better
d) chisels are beautiful sharp things, and the construction is sturdier

My answer to all 4 would be:
a) it takes too much time
b) whatever.

For me, razors are a hobby I enjoy.
Some people are willing to try and live with the drawbacks. Others couldn't care less, but they have their own things about which they are enthusiatic.