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DPflaumer · 09-25-2009, 01:15 AM

Obie,

I have only recently worked up the courage to shave with a straight razor. But I do so because of the history, craftsmanship, and, I believe, art involved in doing so. Anyone can drag an amalgamation of plastic and steel across their face, but only a true artist can craft and/or use a razor sharp blade.

Hope that helps,
Drew

09-25-2009, 01:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
DPflaumer Straight Shaver Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 1,113 Thanks: 77 Thanked 167 Times in 154 Posts	Obie, I have only recently worked up the courage to shave with a straight razor. But I do so because of the history, craftsmanship, and, I believe, art involved in doing so. Anyone can drag an amalgamation of plastic and steel across their face, but only a true artist can craft and/or use a razor sharp blade. Hope that helps, Drew __________________ Concerning Straight Razors: An old fashioned form of morning torture for our ancestors. These didn’t have little blades that popped out, and nothing plugged in and turned on. The blade itself was sharpened with a gizmo called a strop, made of leather. Not a useful item today.