Thread: So glad I converted to straights.

Well it's nearly two years since I started on straights.My reason for using straights was one of economy (Ha that's a laugh,it's cost me nearly £700.00 so far Lol.) but I am finally enjoying it much more than I thought I would.I now get consistently close comfortable shaves every morning and have learned a load of stuff along the way! I didn't think I would get to the stage of being confident in the blades sharpness but now I pick up each and every razor according to the day of the week knowing I'll get a great shave. I even found myself feeling my chin at three in the morning and thinking "Aw its still smooth since this morning" but happily it was rough enough for a shave when 7 am came around .

It takes a silly amount of dedication but those shaves that last two days and remain so smooth and comfy are really amazing. Its a little bit of a lifestyle change.

I am very glad that you posted and also mentioned the timeframe involved. I think some people really underestimate the learning curve/challenge.

$1,115! that's quite a lot of dollars. Personally I have two dovos so I have managed to get away from the RAD.

Best razor I ever owned I gave away to a newbie. Paid $10 for it off ebay and honed it up. That was back in the day before they came back in popularity though.

Originally Posted by AFDavis11

Best razor I ever owned I gave away to a newbie.

Hey, I'm a noobie! I'd happily settle for second best - can I send ya a fiver for the shipping costs?

Originally Posted by charlie762

Well it's nearly two years since I started on straights.My reason for using straights was one of economy (Ha that's a laugh,it's cost me nearly £700.00 so far Lol.) but I am finally enjoying it much more than I thought I would.I now get consistently close comfortable shaves every morning and have learned a load of stuff along the way! I didn't think I would get to the stage of being confident in the blades sharpness but now I pick up each and every razor according to the day of the week knowing I'll get a great shave. I even found myself feeling my chin at three in the morning and thinking "Aw its still smooth since this morning" but happily it was rough enough for a shave when 7 am came around .

Congratulations. This is serious testimony to the joys and benefits of shaving with a straight razor.

I would love to have so many of us that some good Sheffield companies come back into existence. I love my Solingen razors, but most of my Sheffields are "go to" razors. Don't know why - but I just love the feel of them.

91,436! thats quite a lot of yen.

Conga rats on your journey.

Originally Posted by jbcohen

.so I have managed to get away from the RAD.

......So far

Originally Posted by charlie762

I started on straights.My reason for using straights was one of economy (Ha that's a laugh,it's cost me nearly £700.00 so far Lol.)

same reason I gave it a bash and now that reason is one of the lesser reasons I enjoy it so much. I envy your two day shaves, I'm not there yet but, believe me I'll get there - especially considering I just got 10 razors off ebay for a total of £80! - its not RAD! I'm learning different techniques with different razors!... Ah who am I kiddin'... I dont know what it is, but they're really shiny!

and I would bet 100 trillion yen that over your lifetime £700 would still be cheaper if you were buying mach's for yer shaving. it costs £10-14 for 10 shaves, How can you enjoy shaving if it costs so much and is so wasteful?

God I love straight shaving!

It's great to have a hobby that is both enjoyable and practical on an everyday basis, isn't it? Congrats mate!