My wife was completely against it too, so I bought one anyway. Now she really likes the smoothness of my shaves using a straight and wouldn't have it any other way.
2.) I am an avid weightlifter and just as with straight razor shaving there is also a potential for injury if one is reckless, but no complaints about pumping iron.
More questions:
- What properties would be best for a newbie? I have read that 5/8 is the most common width and I would prefer a round point as I understand that they are the most forgiving.
- Is it not advisable to use the same razor everyday? I mean, if I just got one to start off would it be bad if I used just that one everyday?
I saw a 5/8 round point on WhippedDog yesterday, but it is gone today. The ones that are on there now all appear to be square point.
http://www.whippeddog.com/------WhippedDog-Straight-Razors/
Sorry that I am being such a bother and thanks to everyone for your advice so far and continued advice and support.