For me there are several reasons I do this, but I guess the biggest reason I do this is the reason I first looked into straight razors in the first place and that is comfort. I have a beard that with even the best newest POC (piece of crap) out there I got razor burn every shave and would only shave every other day because of the irritation (even with soap and brush). Now not only do I get an awesomely close shave, but not even Old Spice burns (most of the time) its just a nice warming feeling. I shave nearly everyday and I work a 4 on 4 off schedule, thats right I shave on my days off. Plus its cool as hell and most people think I am nuts. If I could only convince them, and I do try, but no takers so far.