Thread: Just wondering how old everyone is?

Originally Posted by Sonofabarber

Good morning, I'm 53 and started shaving with str8s about 3 months ago. I look forward to shaving and find it very relaxing as well.

I think the reason it's so relaxing is that if you dont calm down, concentrate and clear your head, you might slit your own throat.

Originally Posted by Blackpool

Whoa! I wonder how much you have saved in cartridge blades..... or broken electrics alone, apart from getting a better shave. $4,000 maybe?

I don't know how much I have saved, but probally not much, as I have been buying straights for many years also. Funny, many razors in my collection, but only use a few of them on a regular basis. LOL !!! Best, John

37. Started Wet shaving 2 months ago, started with straights 2 days ago. No going back for me. Really dig it!

Originally Posted by Baxxer

I think the reason it's so relaxing is that if you dont calm down, concentrate and clear your head, you might slit your own throat.

I introduced my son to a straight when he was a little older than 17. The reason was because he'd been diagnosed as ADHD many years ago!

Yes it does take concentration and patience! That's why I introduced him to the art!

He started out by using my razors but when Christmas came about 6 months later I gave him a Friodur 8/8 with a worked spine. When his birthday came around 4 months later, he received his own strop. This last Christmas he received a custom made shaving bowl from his niece and nephew and a gift certificate for a set of custom made scales in his choice of material and design. Here's a link to see the 8/8 in their new home!

http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...uilt-spec.html

He's a Captain in his JR-ROTC and is planning on a military career. He' bummed that it will be awhile before he can use his straight after he has joined! When he has gone on Drill Meets he's taken a DE. This weekend was his last drill meet. He called about arrival arrangements and while we were talking he suddenly he blurted out "Dad! Electric Razors Suck"! Apparently another cadet had offered him the 'Opportunity' to Join the 'Modern Age'!

Guess who couldn't wait to shave with a straight for his next shave!!??!!

Originally Posted by cudarunner

I introduced my son to a straight when he was a little older than 17. The reason was because he'd been diagnosed as ADHD many years ago!

Yes it does take concentration and patience! That's why I introduced him to the art!

He started out by using my razors but when Christmas came about 6 months later I gave him a Friodur 8/8 with a worked spine. When his birthday came around 4 months later, he received his own strop. This last Christmas he received a custom made shaving bowl from his niece and nephew and a gift certificate for a set of custom made scales in his choice of material and design. Here's a link to see the 8/8 in their new home!

http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...uilt-spec.html

He's a Captain in his JR-ROTC and is planning on a military career. He' bummed that it will be awhile before he can use his straight after he has joined! When he has gone on Drill Meets he's taken a DE. This weekend was his last drill meet. He called about arrival arrangements and while we were talking he suddenly he blurted out "Dad! Electric Razors Suck"! Apparently another cadet had offered him the 'Opportunity' to Join the 'Modern Age'!

Guess who couldn't wait to shave with a straight for his next shave!!??!!

Great idea and thumbs up for presenting this razor to your son.

By the way. I am 34 years old.

Originally Posted by cudarunner

I introduced my son to a straight when he was a little older than 17. The reason was because he'd been diagnosed as ADHD many years ago!

Yes it does take concentration and patience! That's why I introduced him to the art!

He started out by using my razors but when Christmas came about 6 months later I gave him a Friodur 8/8 with a worked spine. When his birthday came around 4 months later, he received his own strop. This last Christmas he received a custom made shaving bowl from his niece and nephew and a gift certificate for a set of custom made scales in his choice of material and design. Here's a link to see the 8/8 in their new home!

http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...uilt-spec.html

He's a Captain in his JR-ROTC and is planning on a military career. He' bummed that it will be awhile before he can use his straight after he has joined! When he has gone on Drill Meets he's taken a DE. This weekend was his last drill meet. He called about arrival arrangements and while we were talking he suddenly he blurted out "Dad! Electric Razors Suck"! Apparently another cadet had offered him the 'Opportunity' to Join the 'Modern Age'!

Guess who couldn't wait to shave with a straight for his next shave!!??!!

That's very interesting to me because two years ago,at the age of 54, I was diagnosed with ADD. That was also the year I took up straight shaving. You learn something new every day!

35 here. Interesting to see the wide range of ages.

I'm 27, been at this for a couple of years now.

Geek

Originally Posted by TheGeek

I'm 27, been at this for a couple of years now.

Geek

Actually I'm 28 lol.

Originally Posted by cudarunner

I introduced my son to a straight when he was a little older than 17. The reason was because he'd been diagnosed as ADHD many years ago!

Yes it does take concentration and patience! That's why I introduced him to the art!

He started out by using my razors but when Christmas came about 6 months later I gave him a Friodur 8/8 with a worked spine. When his birthday came around 4 months later, he received his own strop. This last Christmas he received a custom made shaving bowl from his niece and nephew and a gift certificate for a set of custom made scales in his choice of material and design. Here's a link to see the 8/8 in their new home!

http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...uilt-spec.html

He's a Captain in his JR-ROTC and is planning on a military career. He' bummed that it will be awhile before he can use his straight after he has joined! When he has gone on Drill Meets he's taken a DE. This weekend was his last drill meet. He called about arrival arrangements and while we were talking he suddenly he blurted out "Dad! Electric Razors Suck"! Apparently another cadet had offered him the 'Opportunity' to Join the 'Modern Age'!

Guess who couldn't wait to shave with a straight for his next shave!!??!!

I think we can all agree that modern doesn't always mean better.