Why do it and how long does it take?
Ok, my wife asked me "Why on earth do you want to shave with a straight razor?"
Other than the obvious answer of what am I going to do after the Zombie Apocalypse and there are no more throw-aways available, look like the uni-bomber?
I had to come up with an answer she would believe.
I would have to think about it and get back to her.
I really always had an answer- but you gotta keep'm guessing, right?
Why do it and how long does your shave take?
It's a way of approaching life. You can either go through life doing everything that needs to be done without thinking twice about it, or, you can enjoy the trip. It's about slowing down and experiencing all of life, not just the big happenings.
I drive a 40 year old truck because I enjoy the trip to work. I work with my hands because one day, I won't be able. I split my wood with a maul. I camp to get away from the madness that is "civilization". And now, I straight razor shave to enjoy another one of the things that has to be done.
There's the why. Here's the second part.
How long does it take you to shave? I'm getting a fairly good shave in about 20-25 minutes. I'm very new and as stated, not in a hurry. BUT, one time, I was in a hurry (wifey thing- yeah, I'm not above blaming the woman), BAD mistake for a newbie!!! Scary too. Looking at the blood, I realized, NEVER get in a hurry, even if the wife is going to be mad!